Kristopher Williams
Phone: 818/312-6045
Email: contact@artofkriswilliams.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-williams-1a11664b/
Objective:
LA-based cartoonist seeking openings in the animation industry
Work Experience:
Story Artist – Treeforx (February 2022-December 2022)
· Worked as part of a team to deliver story art for a sequence of choose your own adventure styled animated shorts. The position required strong staging, solid drawing, and knowledge of Storyboard Pro.
· Work samples are available upon request due to NDA limitations surrounding the project
Freelance Story Artist- “Ink by Michael Lera” (Summer 2020)
· Tasked to deliver story sequences for a live-action short-film titled “Ink” by Mike Lera. Emphasis placed on strong composition and clear storytelling.
Freelance Character designer (Spring 2020)
· Tasked to deliver character turnarounds and designs for a project for my client (H. Vangaart). I am currently unable to disclose further specific details due to NDA limitations.
Freelance Story Artist- “Imagician by Michael Lera” (Winter 2019)
· Tasked to deliver story sequences for a live-action short-film titled “Imagician” by Mike Lera. Emphasis placed on strong composition and clear storytelling.
Freelance Animator- NDA project (Summer 2020)
· Tasked to deliver an animated sequence for my client (E. Hart Jr.), with an emphasis on strong poses, acting, and lip-synced dialogue. I am currently unable to disclose specific details on certain other clients and their projects due to NDA limitations.
Freelance Animator- Neon City Rumble (Trailer)
· Tasked to deliver an animated trailer for my client, in accordance to directions given to me in storyboards composed by a client.
Work References:
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Lucas Jacobson - lucas@treeforx.com
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Mark Farquhar- (818) 433-4663 E-mail: mfarquhar@csun.edu
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Hayley Vangaart- E-mail: hayleyvangaart@gmail.com
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Eric Hart Jr.- E-mail: erichart@offficiallovehart.com
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Mike Lera- E-mail: michaelalizarraga@yahoo.com
Skills:
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ToonBoom Storyboard Pro
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Adobe (Flash, Photoshop, and Aftereffects)
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Traditional media, including markers and watercolors
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Microsoft Office
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Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)
Education:
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2023 Single Subjects Teaching Credential in Art Education
California State University, Northridge
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2018 Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Program
California State University, Northridge
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2012- Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
California State University, Northridge