LEAH SHARPE is experienced in an array
of formats and media, always with an emphases supporting
the concept at hand. She has a passion for developing
visual ways of approaching solutions. A skilled designer
and concept artist, particularly interested in inspiring
a generation to be aware of the importance of science,
the fragility of the environment and a sense of security
in the human race's remarkable problem-solving
capabilities.
[capabilities]
Concept Art / Motion Graphics / 2D Animation / Digital SFX / Compositing / Illustration / Graphic Design / Animation / Illustration / Storyboards / Video Editing / Production Design / Web Graphics / Puppetry
[software]
AfterEffects / Photoshop / Illustrator / Final Cut Pro / Flash / InDesign
[education]
University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Awarded with Excellence in Design
[honors]
B. IDEN PAYNE AWARD 2008
theatrical production: THE RED BALLOON
Committee's Standing Ovation Certificate
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD 2007
independent short film: ONE IN 2000
Excellence in Motion Graphics
MICRO CINEMA FEST AWARD 2006
independent feature film: SEX MACHINE
Best Action/Thriller and Best Special Effects
DEAD CENTER FILM FESTIVAL 2006
independent feature film: SEX MACHINE
Best Local Film
[experience]
Motion Graphics
1080 Entertainment, 2008 ATX
The History Channel television series: JURASSIC FIGHT CLUB
Worked with a team of animators to composite 3D animation into 2D space using AfterEffects. Created graphics corresponding with shows developed style guide.
Animation & Design
Tongue and Groove Theatre, 2008 ATX
theatrical production: THE RED BALLOON
Animated environments and marketing materials for live-action play.
Illustration
The Austin Chronicle, 2008-present ATX
Create pen and ink drawings, and sculpted art illustrating various articles.
Graphic Design
KVUE Austin's News Station, 2006-09 ATX
Animated maps, motion and still graphics for news segments.
Motion Graphics & Animation
Polyvinyl Pictures, 2006-07 ATX
Titles sequences for documentary and short films.
Motion Graphics
Rip Tear Shred, 2006 ATX
Rindy Miller Media political television commercials.
Motion Graphics
FreeScale Semiconductor, 2006 ATX
Sequences for annual FTF convention video. ATX
Animation
Warner Independent Pictures, 2006 ATX
Rotoscope animation for MTV2 promotion.
Animation
Detour Film Productions (Richard Linklater), 2005-06 ATX
Warner Independent Pictures independent feature film: A SCANNER DARKLY
2D character animator. Vector rotoscope using proprietary Color Engine software.
Production Designer, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Asphalt Planet Motion Pictures, 2004-05 OKC
Anthem Pictures Distribution independent feature film: SEX MACHINE
Pre-visualization, set and prop design, special effects. Post-production title sequence and motion graphics, digital SFX. Promotional web graphics and marketing materials.
Art Director
Sharpe Creative, 2002-05 OKC
Provided exceptional design services and affective brand strategies. Successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, within time and budgetary constraints.
Graphic Designer
S Design, Inc. 2001 - 2002 OKC
Designed brand identities, print advertising, brochures, annual reports and marketing materials for a wide range of clients. Produced Addy award-winning designs.
Graphic Designer
Walker Creative, Inc. 2000 - 2001 OKC
Lead graphic designer for Oklahoma Today Magazine and Oklahoma Travel Guide.
[capabilities]
Concept Art / Motion Graphics / 2D Animation / Digital SFX / Compositing / Illustration / Graphic Design / Animation / Illustration / Storyboards / Video Editing / Production Design / Web Graphics / Puppetry
[software]
AfterEffects / Photoshop / Illustrator / Final Cut Pro / Flash / InDesign
[education]
University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Awarded with Excellence in Design
[honors]
B. IDEN PAYNE AWARD 2008
theatrical production: THE RED BALLOON
Committee's Standing Ovation Certificate
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD 2007
independent short film: ONE IN 2000
Excellence in Motion Graphics
MICRO CINEMA FEST AWARD 2006
independent feature film: SEX MACHINE
Best Action/Thriller and Best Special Effects
DEAD CENTER FILM FESTIVAL 2006
independent feature film: SEX MACHINE
Best Local Film
[experience]
Motion Graphics
1080 Entertainment, 2008 ATX
The History Channel television series: JURASSIC FIGHT CLUB
Worked with a team of animators to composite 3D animation into 2D space using AfterEffects. Created graphics corresponding with shows developed style guide.
Animation & Design
Tongue and Groove Theatre, 2008 ATX
theatrical production: THE RED BALLOON
Animated environments and marketing materials for live-action play.
Illustration
The Austin Chronicle, 2008-present ATX
Create pen and ink drawings, and sculpted art illustrating various articles.
Graphic Design
KVUE Austin's News Station, 2006-09 ATX
Animated maps, motion and still graphics for news segments.
Motion Graphics & Animation
Polyvinyl Pictures, 2006-07 ATX
Titles sequences for documentary and short films.
Motion Graphics
Rip Tear Shred, 2006 ATX
Rindy Miller Media political television commercials.
Motion Graphics
FreeScale Semiconductor, 2006 ATX
Sequences for annual FTF convention video. ATX
Animation
Warner Independent Pictures, 2006 ATX
Rotoscope animation for MTV2 promotion.
Animation
Detour Film Productions (Richard Linklater), 2005-06 ATX
Warner Independent Pictures independent feature film: A SCANNER DARKLY
2D character animator. Vector rotoscope using proprietary Color Engine software.
Production Designer, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Asphalt Planet Motion Pictures, 2004-05 OKC
Anthem Pictures Distribution independent feature film: SEX MACHINE
Pre-visualization, set and prop design, special effects. Post-production title sequence and motion graphics, digital SFX. Promotional web graphics and marketing materials.
Art Director
Sharpe Creative, 2002-05 OKC
Provided exceptional design services and affective brand strategies. Successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, within time and budgetary constraints.
Graphic Designer
S Design, Inc. 2001 - 2002 OKC
Designed brand identities, print advertising, brochures, annual reports and marketing materials for a wide range of clients. Produced Addy award-winning designs.
Graphic Designer
Walker Creative, Inc. 2000 - 2001 OKC
Lead graphic designer for Oklahoma Today Magazine and Oklahoma Travel Guide.