Kristen Van Dam

www.okashichan.com kristenvandam@yahoo.com Seattle, WA

Work Experience ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2007-Present:	FlowPlay. Lead character designer/fashion designer for MMORP (massive multiplayer online role play) gaming company.
2004-2006:	Yaoi Press Ltd. Art Director and Graphic Designer for numerous Yaoi Press Ltd. graphic novels.
2004-2005:	Yaoi Press Ltd. Comic artist and Illustrator for various short story graphic novel compilations such as Obsessive Compulsive Desire and Scarlet Serenade.
2002-2004:	Ta-su Designs. T-shirt, comic, and animation character designer for various merchandise.
2001-Present:	Freelance character commissions from various private individuals from portraits to character sheets to illustrations.

Education ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2007:	University of Art. Illustration.
2001-2003:	Woodbury University. 2-D Animation.

Skills ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Abilities:	Character Design, Illustration, Logo and Title Design, T-shirt Design, Conceptual Design, Cel Shading, and Digital Painting.
Mediums:	Technical Pen, Dip Pen, Artist Marker, Acrylic Paint.
Programs:	Adobe Photoshop CS, Flash, Comic Works, Manga Studio's. Also familiar with Dreamweaver and Illustrator.