Dori Brandes
Dori Brandes
Storyboard, Animation, & Character Design
佐世保市, Japan

Summary

Weaving worlds through art.
[ANY USE OF ARTWORK POSTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AI ART PRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED]

For me, art has been a creative outlet for nearly 10 years--starting as an overly curious high school student with an appreciation for imagination. Since then, I have honed my skills with years of trial-and-error, practice, and an undying drive to bring stories to life. My creations largely discuss subjects such as gender, religion, sexuality, and war through various lenses. It is my belief that stories, characters, and imagination are as alive as any other place we see or touch. Hence, I feel my job as an artist is to give those creations the life and love they deserve. This has provided me with various skillsets that I have acquired through professional and personal practice:

2D illustration (Photoshop, Clip Studio)
Screenwriting and amateur script consultation (writer, story doctor)
2D animation
Storyboarding
MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, and Fortran simulations/coding

After obtaining my Bachelors of Science in theoretical physics at Kutztown University, I also received a Masters in Education from Kutztown succeeded by 2 years of teaching experience in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While obtaining my degrees, conducting research in quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, and educating the next generation, I continue to foster diverse skillset in the creative community. This includes writing as a contributor to the Strategy Bridge, critical analysis of films, and consulting on scripts for amateur filmmakers

It is my dream to bring stories, whether my own or others', to life. After almost a decade, I still have the same passion to create with a proven ability to solve complex problems, utilize my diverse skillset across disciplines, and continuously improve my work to exceed product expectations.

Skills

2D AnimationConcept ArtDigital PaintingStoryboardingCharacter DesignCharacter AnimationGraphic DesignPython ScriptingComic ArtWritingScreenwritingMangaanime

Software proficiency

CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
Photoshop
Photoshop
Matlab
Matlab
Python
Python
Word
Word
LabVIEW
LabVIEW

Experience