Resume

Marina Bekeshko mblynx@gmail.com Portfolio: http://artofmb.blogspot.com/p/portfolio.html Illustrator/Concept/2D Artist
Profile	Extremely enthusiastic about art and video games. Excited to be a valuable asset to the entertainment and video game industry.
Education	Academy of Art University                          Master of Fine Arts in Illustration (online) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration (2011) Orange Coast College                                       Associate of Arts Marina High School AP Studio Art Program		2012-current 2008-2012 2006-2008
Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skills	Blini Games Freelance Concept art. Creating characters and scenes for a mobile game. Premier Appliance Customer service Communication, efficiently breaking down task requirements, working under pressure, ability to follow strict directions, as well as take initiative. Legacy TCG Freelance Painted cards for a Trading Card Game. Able to work with TCG parameters, making sure the art reads well in a small format. -       Received the card name and a brief description of what was needed for the card. Created fast thumbnails, got feedback, preceded to painting. Got further feedback and revised the artwork. Home Warranty Appliance                                       Customer service Communication, efficiently breaking down task requirements, working under pressure, ability to follow strict directions, as well as take initiative. Tilly’s                                                              Sales Associate Customer service, mannequin arrangement.
			2013-current 2013-current 2012 2007-2008 2007
	Figure and animal drawing, anatomy, concept design, conceptual sketching, knowledge of perspective; ability to learn quickly and utilize reference. Medium: -       Digital painting focus with 4 years of experience -       Preferred traditional medium are graphite pencil, oil, ballpoint pen -       Have experience with watercolor, ink, pastels and most other artistic mediums Software: -       Adobe Photoshop. 6 years of experience with a mainly painting focus, however very familiar with the whole program. -       Familiar with Adobe Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Corel Painter, Microsoft Office -       Familiar with both Mac OS and Windows
Awards	Semifinalist in Epic Games/DeviantArt contest for the piece We Got This, an artwork based on the Gears of War franchise. Recipient of the only Golden Shield award in Arts in 2006 from Marina High School. Top of the class of 2006 in Arts.	2011 2006
Exhibits	Graphique Noir showing my piece Weary Warrior OCCCA Live collaborative painting. Hired alongside artist Lorenzo Minaca in the non-traditional setting of a night club Creative Visions displayed my cubist artwork Huntington Beach Unified School District Art Festival	2013 2012 2005
Miscellaneous	Daily Deviation for the piece Ursula. DeviantArt.com featured my work as a Daily Deviation. Submitted my World of Warcraft fan art to Blizzard Entertainment.	2012