Hello, and welcome to my portfolio! My name is Chris but I also go by Ze! Originally from Flint, Michigan, I moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend CCAD (Columbus College of Art & Design) to pursue animation. In 2018 I graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts focused in Animation in addition to the Associate's of Arts and Associate's of General Studies I had prior. After graduating I now work commissions and freelance work on the side. In my free time I'm checking out the newest animated movies and TV shows and hanging out with my precious fur children, or on occasion playing a JRPG or puzzle game. I love drawing so so much and would love to be apart of your next project!
Professional info
Currently I have a Bachelor's of Arts focused in Animation in addition to an Associate's of Arts and an Associate's of General Studies. My passion is for character design specifically but I am skilled in every aspect of the animation pipeline from Thumbnails all the way to Compositing! I am currently open for work and am willing to relocate for an industry position if needed. My strong points are problem solving, customer/client care, and taking the initiative on a project. I feel my unique perspective as a Black and LGBTQ+ person can bring a refreshing outlook to any project.
Work experience
Techies for Tomorrow
2020 - May 2021
Wendeme Entertainment
Writing, voice acting, thumbnails, storyboards, animation, backgrounds, cleanup and compositing
Languages
Python
HTML+
Programs
PHOTOSHOP
TOONBOOM
CLIPSTUDIO PAINT
PROCREATE
ADOBE CC
UNITY
Freelance Commercial Animation
Summer 2020 - Fall 2020
Women In Animation
Backgrounds and assisting with animation
Illustration Commissions
2019 - present
Artwork at the request of clients ranging from stream assets, overlays, logos, etc.
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design
2014 - 2018
Bachelor's of Arts (Animation)
Mott Community College
2010 - 2014
Associates of Arts and Associate's of General Studies