Summary
Hello! My name is Victoria Balbes; I love to paint dragons, and I strive daily to become masterful big lizard painter. My dream job is making game art illustrations for Hearthstone or MTG. I graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with a B.D. in Architecture, so in addition to digital painting, I can build to-scale models, create technical drawings in AutoCad and Rhino, and can work on site to install physical installations. I'm all set if I ever need to put a dragon silhouette in an office building section. I have previously worked as an illustrator and designer at Stuckenschneider Decoration and Design, interned at KRJ Architects, and I have worked for Washington University in Saint Louis as a furniture builder, studio preparation assistant, and a cataloger for architectural pieces from the 1904 World's Fair. At game jams I have collaborated with other wonderful local artists on animation cycles, UI design, and sets of card illustrations.
Skills
Software proficiency
Experience
- Illustrator and Designer at Stuckenschneider Decoration and DesignSaint Louis, United States of AmericaJune 2015 - November 2015
I spend most of my time at this studio aiding design projects through illustrating pillows, curtains, and sofas for clients and fabricators. I designed and manufactured office fixtures, client materials, and marketing materials to match the existing studio color scheme. When the studio was busy, I coordinated vendors' and artists' schedules to efficiently work toward the clients' interior designs. As a part of marketing, I acted as web designer for the company portfolio website. I also was utilized as technical support for computers, photo servers, and presentations to clients.