Freelance Digital Artist

Freelance & Contract

I am looking to get into the Game and Media Art industry with a focus on Character Art and Design. I am a 2D/3D Character Concept Artist
seeking entry-level positions in this industry, looking to expand my
horizons and skill set, and pushing to challenge myself.
I attended the Art Institute of California: Inland Empire and graduated
in 2015 with a Bachelor's in Game Art and Design and have been
doing odd jobs while working on my portfolio. I've my experience
includes character designs suited for games and animation
focusing on character turn arounds and final renders to thumbnails
and ideation. I'm also adept in illustration in both the digital and traditional sense. I am also adept in all manner of tools within Adobe
Photoshop to help facilitate my skillset. I do my absolute best in
visually communicating the many-core aspects and nuances of a character's design from pre-production concept to final shipped
product.
I've grown up loving all of the entertainment media ranging from
gaming, animation, and cinema. As such I'm a big fan of fantasy and sci-fi. The worlds and the characters that live in them have always
left a huge impression on me. From character relationships to world-
building, I always find myself seeking stories and experiences worth
telling and immersing in a myriad of forms.

Kristan Manalo: Freelance Digital Artist

Kristan Manalo

The Art Institute of California