Chris Baldwin is an illustrator and visual development artist for animation living in Los Angeles, CA
email: chrisbaldwindraws@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Warner Brothers Animation, Wings of Fire — Visual Development Artist
September 2021 - May 2022
Generalist. Developed and pitched concepts for the show during predesign.
Painted characters, sets, and props to define the look of the show
Dreamworks TV, Boss Baby: Back in Business — Visual Development Artist
July 2020 - June 2021
Set designer. Modeled in Maya and painted in Photoshop, with both 3D and 2D deliverables
Designed, modeled, and painted props for color/texture reference and orthographic views
Painted 2D illustrations for backgrounds and composite elements
Work often within quick turnaround times
Dreamworks TV, Doug Unplugged — Visual Development Artist
August 2019 - July 2020
Created set designs using 3D modeling and drawing
Designed and painted props in multiple styles
Painted props, sets, and characters with texture callouts for animation reference
Dreamworks TV, Dragons Rescue Riders — Visual Development Artist
November 2018 - August 2019
Designed sets using both 3D modeling and drawing to fit both human and dragon characters
Designed and painted props and created orthographic turnarounds
Digitally painted 2D illustrations for use in the show
Freelance Illustrator
Digitally draw and paint illustrations for animation, children’s books, and toy design
Clients include Dreamworks TV (Archibald’s Next Big thing, Madagascar: A Little Wild), Titmouse (Bless the Harts), Tomy Int. (Pokemon), Grin Studios (Disney and Marvel), CBN (Superbook)
EDUCATION
Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL
BFA in Illustration September 2014