Hello! I’m Michael Francis a Native American Visual Development artist and illustrator and have worked for clients like Columbia Pictures/Bent Image Lab and Apple. I have achieved a BFA (Bachelors of Fine Arts) in Visual Development from the Academy of Art University in the fall of 2022.
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Bent Image Lab / Columbia Pictures
Harold and the Purple Crayon (August 2, 2024)
Color Key Artist - I provided stylized color keys in the projects style to aid the VFX Lighting Team to maintain consistency throughout the project. The style was cartoony, like a children’s book and utilized a simplified color palette, line art and lighting.
Freelance Work
2018 > Current
Illustration - I collaborated with a variety of clients to create personal illustrations either for their brand or for personal use. This inculded portraits, logos and spot illustrations.
Live Event Graphic Designer - I collaborated with a variety of clients to create graphics needed for live events, this included things like logos, t-shirts, posters and social media content. Most of these clients were commercial use.
Lunar Games
2019 > 2020
Freelance Character Designer and Cover Illustrator - I created characters for covers and spot illustrations for RPG Game Manuals, sold on DriveThruRPG.
Tandem Media LLC
Cosmic Feeling by Flamingosis (2021)
Character Designer - I designed characters and create turnaround in a Studio Ghibli anime style for a music video by artist, Flamingosis.
SCAD Animation
Under Your Skin (2019)
Concept Artist - I collaborated with students to work on a short film, Under Your Skin. I helped design props, backgrounds and characters. I also aided in the process of developing the story.
Retail
2018 > Current
My combined experiences in the retail sector have provided me with the essential interpersonal skills required for a fast-paced, team-oriented job requiring I handle pressure, resolve conflicts, and adapt to evolving circumstances.
Apple - Retail Store Sales Specialist - October 2021 to Current
IKEA - Restocking/Merchandising Coworker - January 2021 to April 2021
Walmart - Overnight Stocker - October 2020 to December 2020
LEGO - Retail Store Brick Specialist - October 2019 to June 2020
Follett Bookstore - Ex-Libris Sales Associate - February 2018 to April 2019
Education
BFA (Bachelors of Fine Arts) in Visual Development
Academy of Art University in San Francisco, School of Visual Development