Sara Blaske
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About
Born and raised in the Scioto River Valley, Sara is a graduate of Shawnee State University with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Drawing and a minor in Art History. Graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude, she focuses on the innovative uses of traditional and digital arts. Her background in traditional drawing leads her to be vastly skilled in digital painting and illustration.
Her experiences renovate within each experience. In 2011 and 2013 she has traveled with her art history group overseas to Europe: Germany and the Czech Republic (2011) and Spain and France (2013). Taking in the history of what was past and what was unique to each country, putting that knowledge into her works made her more of an ambitious individual.
At this current time, she works as a graphic illustrator at KC Print House and Marketing and a Character Designer at Luminosity Mobile LLC. She is currently working on Starlight Grove, a space ranching game. She as completed Legends of Learning educational visual novel, Little Green Planet; The Painter's Apprentice, a 2d platformer with an art history theme; and Tortuga Racing, an educational phone app game to educate mathematics for young children in a fun and competitive racing game.
Skills:
Character Design
Illustration
Digital Painting
Graphic/Logo Design, Branding
Pixel Art
Photo Manipulation
Programs:
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Adobe Acrobat
Fire Alpacha
Paint Storm Studio
Traditional Media:
Graphite
Ink & pen
Watercolor
Colored Pencil
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) DrawingShawnee State University2008 - 2013I was a drawing major, but I have taken several electives in digital design/illustration, and 3D design. Throughout my education I decided to take up a minor in Art History and have had traveled overseas to Germany and the Czech Republic (2011) and France and Spain (2013). Graduated Manga Cum Laude
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High School Diploma High School EducationMinford High School2005 - 2008My high school education in Minford was the breakthrough I needed to know what I wanted to do in the future. The music and art programs were elite there. I was able to experiment with different traditional mediums, perform in different marching band competitions (Front-Line and Drum Line). I was in the Top Ten of my graduating class and received and excellency award for my skills in art. Volunteered in Big Brother/Big Sister for 3 years Participated in Winter Drumline/Winter Guard as a Front Line marimba player.
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Greenup County High School2004 - 2005My first year wasn't as eventful, but it gave way to the future in minford. I participated in marching band, as a base player in the drumline. Also participated in the Drama Club.
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Experience
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Character DesignerPortsmouth, OHAug 2016 - Present (9 years 10 months)Working remotely with the team, I design various genres of characters that would be seen in-game. I work closely with the art and game director and make necessary alterations needed to enhance the overall quality of the games in production.
Games I have contributed as a character designer and illustrator:
Tortuga Racing (IOS/Andriod)
The Painters Apprentice (PC/Steam) -
Graphic IllustratorKC Printhouse and MarketingMay 2014 - Present (12 years 1 month)I assist the art director with editing projects for branding and advertisement, preparing them for proof and print. I also design business cards, and banners, visitor guides, rack cards and other forms of advertisement but intergrating my traditional talents with Design.
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ServerApplebees InternationalOct 2013 - Jun 2014 (8 months)I welcome guests and serve them with perfection. If there was anything they needed I provided for them. I bus tables and make sure everything is clean to satisfactory. I run food out of the kitchen for my customers and helping other servers when they are in need. I don't believe in letting my co-workers struggle when I am able to help. All for one and one for all! Teamwork is important to his position. Serving is not just serving the food, but also keeping the back of house stocked and prepared. There are side jobs to keep the restaurant running and successful: small jobs that all add up to one full circle.
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IllustratorFull Fledged Assault - BandMay 2013 - Feb 2014 (9 months)A freelancer job as a illustrator for the thrash band, Full Fledged Assault, illustrating their cover art and redefining their logo.
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Animal Care ProviderDever's Dogwood Boarding KennelsJun 2007 - Aug 2012 (5 years 2 months)• Managed all daily incoming calls and requests from customers.
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Stage HandVerne Riffe Center of the ArtsSep 2008 - Feb 2012 (3 years 5 months)Worked in the theater for oncoming performances. Served as a member in Wardrobe, Props, Lighting, and Electrics.
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Awards
Best of Show, Scioto County Fair 2013
4 first place, Scioto County Fair 2013
3 second place, Scioto County Fair 2013
1 third place, Scioto County Fair
Excellency in Drawing, Shawnee State University 2013
3rd in Digital Art, Shawnee State University 2013
Best in Show, Shawnee State University 2012 -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@SaraBlaske, member since 2013
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