Art of Sarah Banning
Character Design, Concept Art, Illustration
CV
Professional Experience
December 2016 - December 2021
Pixel Constructor
Character Designer, Concept Artist, Animator
Created sprite-based effects animation for 2.5D platformer “Grumpy Witch” using Photoshop. Created character and asset designs as well as concept illustrations and UI for 3D rogue-lite “Primest Evil”.
February 2019 - September 2019
Kids Artistic Sense
Lead Graphic Design Instructor
Developed extensive curriculum and instructed children age 6-10 on fundamental painting techniques, composition, and character design.
March 2012 - September 2014
HMC Architects
Illustration and Character Design
Created an interactive educational presentation for sustainability, along with an accompanying 40 page children’s book.
June 2013 - August 2013
Hello Studios
Background and Asset Artist
Created 2D backgrounds and assets for mobile game “Lottery Pop”.
March 2013 - June 2013
Sojo Studios
Animator and Asset Artist
Animated the central character for mobile game “Joy Pets”, created 2D assets, backgrounds, and UI elements.
January 2011 - March 2011
Jim Henson's Creature Shop
Production Assistant
Assisted in a time-sensitive production for the 2011 Grammys involving the fabrication of stage props and puppets.
Education
California State University Fullerton (2006 - 2011)
BFA in Entertainment Arts/Animation
Traditional and Digital Illustration
Traditional and Digital Animation
2d and 3d Design
Sequential Art
Life Drawing
Animal and Wildlife Drawing
