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Hi, I'm Sarah Shaneman, a passionate illustrator and concept artist based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in creating digital and traditional artwork, 3D modelling, digital painting/illustration, and storyboarding. I love working on children's books, video games, and teaching art to young learners. With a background in fine arts and years of experience in creative direction, I enjoy guiding teams and crafting engaging artistic works. When I'm not illustrating or concepting characters, I engage with art communities and continually develop my skills in digital and traditional painting. I’m always excited to collaborate on creative projects where my visual storytelling and plethora of skills can make a difference.…Hi, I'm Sarah Shaneman, a passionate illustrator and concept artist based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in creating digital and traditional artwork, 3D modelling, digital painting/illustration, and storyboarding. I love working on children's books, video games, and teaching art to young learners. With a background in fine arts and years of experience in creative direction, I enjoy guiding teams and crafting engaging artistic works. When I'm not illustrating or concepting characters, I engage with art communities and continually develop my skills in digital and traditional painting. I’m always excited to collaborate on creative projects where my visual storytelling and plethora of skills can make a difference.

Sarah Shaneman

Concept Artist, Illustrator, Creative Director, +1

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Hi, I'm Sarah Shaneman, a passionate illustrator and concept artist based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in creating digital and traditional artwork, 3D modelling, digital painting/illustration, and storyboarding. I love working on children's books, video games, and teaching art to young learners. With a background in fine arts and years of experience in creative direction, I enjoy guiding teams and crafting engaging artistic works. When I'm not illustrating or concepting characters, I engage with art communities and continually develop my skills in digital and traditional painting. I’m always excited to collaborate on creative projects where my visual storytelling and plethora of skills can make a difference.…Hi, I'm Sarah Shaneman, a passionate illustrator and concept artist based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in creating digital and traditional artwork, 3D modelling, digital painting/illustration, and storyboarding. I love working on children's books, video games, and teaching art to young learners. With a background in fine arts and years of experience in creative direction, I enjoy guiding teams and crafting engaging artistic works. When I'm not illustrating or concepting characters, I engage with art communities and continually develop my skills in digital and traditional painting. I’m always excited to collaborate on creative projects where my visual storytelling and plethora of skills can make a difference.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Sarah Shaneman, a passionate illustrator and concept artist based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in creating digital and traditional artwork, 3D modelling, digital painting/illustration, and storyboarding. I love working on children’s books, video games, and teaching art to young learners. With a background in fine arts and years of experience in creative direction, I enjoy guiding teams and crafting engaging artistic works.

When I’m not illustrating or concepting characters, I engage with art communities and continually develop my skills in digital and traditional painting. I’m always excited to collaborate on creative projects where my visual storytelling and plethora of skills can make a difference.

Skills

Illustration

Character Design

Adobe Photoshop

Childrens Book Illustration

ZBrush

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

ZBrush

Intermediate

3D Model

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Rocky Tales Inc

June 1, 2023 - June 24, 2024

Design, sketch, and create 3D characters. Use the 3D models to create 2D digital illustrations for a children's book series.

Art Teacher at Young Rembrandts

February 1, 2023 - June 24, 2024

Teaching young children to draw. Following a strict lesson plan during a defined time. Representing a brand.

Concept Artist at Indie Game- Night Runners

March 1, 2023 - February 28, 2024

Creation of character concept art for 3D modellers with iterations for hair and clothing. Provide visual inspiration and direction while remaining true to the style of the game. Collaboration with other artists.

Technical Assistant at CG Spectrum

June 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Assisted other students in their art journey, worked with other TAs to create interdepartmental challenges, hosted fun and engaging events that contributed to the community and development of students’ art skills, community leader championing student engagement and community development, giving and receiving feedback.

Creative Director at Bellissima Fashions

August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2019

Director of branding (internally/externally), campaign coordination, merchandiser director, window display, social media management across all platforms including growth and content, customer complaint resolution, marketing, managing deadlines, leadership development, conflict resolution, team building, and communication.