ALEO COVI

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Character Designer

Passionate character designer specializing in creating cute and engaging creatures. Avid worldbuilder based in Glendale, California

SUMMARY


Character Design & Illustration:

  • Specialize in cute creature creation.

  • Concept art and visual storytelling.

  • Traditional and digital media proficiency.

Software Proficiency:

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Quill VR

  • Open Brush

  • Blender 3D

KEY SKILLS


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (CONTRACT)

Lightswitch + Faraday Creators

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

Participate in studio production of art assets.

  • Portray characters, creatures, and backgrounds with traditional media for installation art exhibit.

  • Consistently deliver high-quality, polished artworks in a collaborative small team setting.

CHARACTER DESIGN INSTRUCTOR AND MENTOR

Psychiatric Supportive Living

January 2024 - Present

Lead and facilitate workshops at a psychiatric recovery home.

  • Host sessions on color theory, shape language, character design, and use of references.

  • Teach use of various physical media and digital illustration software.

  • Guide students in developing their own style and skills.


Glendale Community College

Art Courses

  • Figure Drawing

  • 2D Design

  • 3D Design

  • Drawing Fundamentals

Self-Taught Expertise

  • 3D modeling and animation (Blender, Quill, Open Brush)

  • Illustration and character design

EDUCATION


  • Featured Artist, SWP Conference - Yale University (2024)

  • Winner, Best Composition - Expression Night (2016)

  • Selected Artist, Student Showcase - Glendale Community College (2016)

ACHIEVEMENTS