Meet the Artist
RESUME
My name is Ana Paula Zuazo, I’m a Peruvian artist currently studying illustration and painting in the Savannah College of Art & Design
I am an Illustrator, a concept artist and an oil painter; with a strong love for traditional mediums and modern concepts. My style can be described as cartoony character Illustrations with classical influences in composition, mediums and a strong painterly style.
My artwork is very based on storytelling, creating characters and moody atmospheres. I look forward to keep sharing ideas, concepts and artworks!
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
I'm passionate about storytelling, concept creation and moody atmospheres. I have a strong love for traditional mediums and modern themes.
Works often include, character designs, surface design, posters and book covers.
I'm knowledgeable in working with Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint and most traditional mediums such as oil paints, watercolors, ink, markers, graphite and charcoal.
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art & Design SCAD
Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major in Illustration: Concept Design for Animation and Video Games
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Academic Achievement Scholarship
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Academic Honor Scholarship
Minor in Painting
New York Film Academy
Summer Program
Los Angeles, CA
NYFA Summer Program Diploma​: Filmmaking and Directing
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Short Films Written and Directed: "The Inevitable of Movement" & "Left Me No Choice" - Each in a one week timeframe
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Director of Photography for "You are My Sunshine" - Dir. Robyn Waddell
EXPERIENCE
Music Single Cover Art Illustrator
“Stained Glass” by Niccolo Bonura | 2024
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Work with the musician and present multiple designs
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Bring the lyrics and tone of the song into the final design
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Illustrate the finished single cover version
Concept & Character Artist
“The Brothers Grimm" Thesis Film | 2024
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Create multiple Illustrations and Character sheets for the entire duration of the production
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Work with the costume designer to modify and perfect the costumes, making sure they work for the illustrations and the physical costumes for the actors
Concept Artist & Character Designer
“Yellow Eyes" Horror Short Film | 2023
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Design and illustrate a Wendigo-like forest creature
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Work in collaboration with the Costume Designer to turn the concept into a functional body suit for the actor
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Design the forest crown prop for the main character
Poster Designer & Illustrator
“Yellow Eyes" Horror Short Film | 2023
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Work with the Director and Writer to design the promotional poster for the film
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Illustrate the Poster in traditional mediums and photoshop a composite poster
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Deliver multiple variations of the design to the director for film festival submissions
Lead Character Designer & Concept Artist
“Clean Up Job" Animated Short Film | 2023
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Creating and Designing the Lead Character
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Creating and Designing secondary characters
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Keeping other concept artist's designs consistent with the chosen art style
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Overall art style of the characters for the animation was based on a personal character Illustration
International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition
Fine arts Senior Show | 2019
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Fine Arts Gallery Exhibition
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The project was developed over the course of a year
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8 Fine Art Pieces exhibited for 3 days
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Setting up the exhibition venue and lighting