Hire the Best Creature Design Freelancers in California

My name is Mitchell Sturtevant, and I'm a passionate 3D artist. I love bringing characters or 3D images to life that tell your story. My 3D models are more than just digital objects. They are characters with a history I like to get to know. I want to help you portray your message in my work. I have done a variety of 3D art projects, and recently contributed many character rigs to the Meta-available game Plastic Battlegrounds. I am the most sufficient in: - Autodesk Maya - ZBrush - Substance Painter - Unreal Engine - GIMP You no longer have to worry about half-baked results, late deliveries, or little to no communication. I treat my clients like my friends and I believe a personable relationship is important in business.

I am a geology major studying to become a paleontologist. I am a hardworking, dedicated student who learns very quickly. I am skilled at; drawing, painting, writing, photography, geology and biology. I specialize in drawing animals, paleontological reconstructions, creatures, landscapes and comic art. My style is realism with some stylization. My favorite things to draw are dinosaurs, creatures and dragons. I'm currently working on a graphic novel called The Sylcoe about a bobcat who learns she has magic powers and must save the world.

With an absolute passion for 3D art, I have spent the last 5 years building skills through a mix of challenging professional work in the virtual reality and production spaces, contracted roles for various gaming and product design studios, and innovative personal projects ranging from character design to full animations. Having developed a complete and thorough knowledge of 3D programs such as Maya, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and Substance Painter, as well as an advanced understanding of character anatomy and physics, shot design and layout, and photorealistic workflows, I am fully prepared to meet the needs of any traditional or custom 3D pipeline.

Freelance 3D Generalist, specializing in 3D Modeling and Rendering, utilizing industry-standard software such as Maya, Zbrush, Redshift, and Substance Painter. My expertise lies in crafting stylized to semi-realistic characters, vehicles, and props. Whether it's designing whimsical characters for animation, modeling sci-fi vehicles for games, or sculpting fun quirky toys, I deliver high-quality assets tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.

I am a very proficient designer. I also excel in digital painting, especially portraits or character work. 3D modeling is another specialty of mine. I am currently a Webtoon artist, and have designed not only a cast of characters but an environment and rich world setting. I have also co-led and created a mobile game along with a team of artists. I designed in game props, characters, UI, and helped write the story.

I have Worked in the Gaming Industry as an artist since 2008. But I'm not limited to it. I am deadline oriented professional, and reliable. I have managed large teams of artist to into a singular cohesive artistic voice. And have been the only artist in the room. Responsible for concept, in game assets, UI Flow and design, and Icons. I have a deep understanding of a multitude of styles and tones to suit what ever the project requires. As a concept artist I am comfortable with character design, creature design, props, weapons, environments, and whatever you can write up in a short description.