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Kirsten Zirngibl
North Canton, Ohio USA
330-714-8207 - Zirngibism@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To work as a concept artist for the video game or film industry, specializing in environment, architectural, and prop design, using my abilities to create new functional forms and spaces to their fullest potential.
To work as an freelance illustrator for the publishing and gaming industries.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- The Art Department
Entertainment Development (2D), Anticipated December 2012
- Columbus College of Art and Design
BFA in Illustration, Anticipated August 2010, 3.95 GPA, with Honors
- The Illustration Academy, 2009
- The Marie Walsh Sharpe Summer Seminar, 2006
EXPERIENCE
- Freelance Illustrator for Wildfire Games, 2011
- Partial Intern
Leftchannel
Designed characters and backgrounds for an iPhone game, some storyboarding
- Cover Illustrator, 2009-Present
Provantage Corporation
Illustrated four Buyer's Guide Covers, developed the theme, worked directly with the art director
- Worked with Mark Sullivan, prominent concept artist and matte painter, 2010
EXHIBITIONS/AWARDS
| Exhibition | Award | Location | Date |
| TAD Student Spotlight | N/A | www.theartdepartment.org | 2011 |
| Spectrum 18 Art Annual, concept art category (publication) | - | (international publication | 2011 |
| Society of Illustrators Student Show | - | New York, NY | 2011 |
| CCAD Art of Illustration Show, 8 pieces | - | Columbus College of Art and Design | 2010 |
| N/A | TAD half scholarship | N/A | 2010 |
| Society of Illustrators Student Show, 2 Pieces | - | New York, NY | 2010 |
| CCAD Student Show, 15 pieces | N/A | Columbus College of Art and Design | 2009-2010 |
| N/A | Mary M. Morgan Scholarship | Columbus College of Art and Design | 2009 |
| Ballistic Publishing Expose 7 Digital Art Annual, 1 piece (publication) | Excellence Award | (International publication) | 2009 |
| High Road Gallery, 1 piece | N/A | Columbus, OH | May 2009 |
| CCAD Art of Illustration Show, 3 pieces | Judges Choice Award (C. F. Payne) | Columbus College of Art and Design | 2009 |
| Society of Illustrators Student Show | - | New York, NY | 2009 |
| CCAD Student Show, 15 pieces | N/A | Columbus College of Art and Design | 2008 |
| Scholastic Art and Writing National Senior Portfolio Competition, 8 pieces | Silver Portfolio award | New York, NY | 2007 |
| Jackson Art Awards Exhibition (Professional Division) | Best in Show | Jackson Museum gallery, OH | 2007 |
| Scholastic Art and Writing National Exhibition, 1 piece | National Gold Key Award | Corcoran Gallery, Washington DC | 2006 |
| Northeast Ohio Scholastic Exhibition | Akron Society of Artists Scholarship | Canton, OH | 2006 |
| Scholastic Art and Writing National Exhibition, 2 pieces | National Gold Key Award | Corcoran Gallery, Washington DC | 2005 |
| Scholastic Art and Writing National Exhibition, 3 pieces | National Silver Key Award | N/A | 2005 |
| Northeast Ohio Scholastic Exhibition | Akron Society of Artists Scholarship | Canton, OH | 2005 |
| Cicata National Teen Literature Magazine | N/A | National | 2005 |
| 4H Creative Statewide Visual Art Division | Golden Clock Award (Best in State) | Columbus, OH | 2004 |
| Scholastic Art and Writing National Exhibition, 1 piece | National Silver Key Award | N/A | 2004 |
| Stark County, Ohio Fair Art Competition, Adult Division | Best in Show | Stark County, OH | 2003 |
DIGITAL SKILLS
- Proficient at digital painting (Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter)
- Basic skills in 3D modeling (Autodesk 3DS Max and Luxology Modo), and vector graphics
- Word processing, Powerpoint
OTHER SKILLS
- Observational drawing and painting in many mediums
- Structural drawing and design (industrial design rendering)
- Excels in traditional Flemish oil painting, pen and graphite drawing/wash,
watercolor, acrylic painting, and related techniques
- Concepting new forms, places, and characters with an emphasis on merging unique visuals with practical functionality.
- Creative Writing
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