Ira  Crosby
Ira Crosby
Concept Artist and Illustrator
Seattle, United States

About

My name is Ira Crosby and I am an illustrator and a creature, character, and environment concept artist. I am a stylistically adaptable, self-driven artist who thrives in candid, collaborative team environments. As an avid and passionate learner, I embrace every new opportunity for growth.

Contact me at arts@iracrosby.com, or here on Artstation. I'd love to work together with your team in producing inspiring works.

Skills

2D AnimationAnatomyConcept ArtIllustrationCharacter DesignCreature DesignPhotoshopTraditional ArtFigure DrawingBlenderDesign ResearchTeam Communication

Software proficiency

After Effects
After Effects
Blender
Blender
Illustrator
Illustrator
Photoshop
Photoshop
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Ren'Py
Ren'Py

Productions

    • Video Game
      Bonsaidle
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Concept Artist, Illustrator, Animator
    • Company
      Left Out Games (Summer Slow Jams 2023 Game Jam)
    • Book
      Beasts and Beings of Worlds Beyond
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Concept Artist, Production Artist, Author, Designer
    • Company
      BFA Capstone Project

Experience

  • Illustration and Animation Contractor at Valve Corporation
    Seattle, WA, United States of America
    May 2023 - Present

    Concept themes and aesthetics.

    Create digitally painted illustration assets.

    Animate painted illustration assets.Concept themes and aesthetics. Create digitally painted illustration assets. Animate painted illustration assets.

    Skills: Concept Art · Illustration · Adobe After Effects · Digital Illustration · Animation · 2D Animation · 2D art · Digital Painting · Digital Sketching · Painting · Adobe Photoshop · 2d Rendering · After Effects

  • 2D Concept Artist at Rebecca Everlene Trust Company
    Chicago, IL (Remote), United States of America
    January 2023 - May 2023

    Create character and creature design concepts through extensive iteration.

    Craft precise turnaround sheets for 3D artists.

    Draw expression and action sheets.

    Create fully rendered paintings of different game concepts.

    Engage in collaborative feedback with other artists.

    Volunteer position.

    Skills: Digital Painting · Digital Sketching · Character Design · Creature Design · Adobe Photoshop

  • Freelance Artist and 2D Animator at MetaZoo
    Seattle, United States of America
    November 2020 - January 2021

    Freelance work creating and animating assets for MetaZoo, a cryptid-based trading card company.

    Replicated the existing analog art of the Mothman character into digital moveable pieces.

    Animated the Mothman character in Adobe After Effects to swoop dramatically over a cityscape, for the purpose of a YouTube ad for the company.

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