Darren Benton,

40 The Covert, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS8 0WN

Tel: 01642 596180 Mobile: 07881042579

 

Email: darren.benton2@hotmail.co.uk ,  Portfolio https://www.artstation.com/artist/ultdarkness

 

Personal Profile:

 

I am an enthusiastic artist that enjoys a good challenge too constantly improve my skills and to broaden my knowledge. I enjoy every opportunity to learn new techniques and to improve my artistic workflow, I also strive to learn more about artistic subjects such as painting, sculpting, anatomy and architecture. My primary strengths are digital illustration, 2d conceptual design, 3d modelling and 3d sculpting.

Current Activities

Undertaking personal projects and freelance contracts to improve my skills in digital painting and sculpting.

 

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Qualifications and Education:

 

University of Teesside:             Master of Arts in Concept Art for Games and Animation (Destinction)

University of Teesside:             Bachelor of Arts in Computer Games Design with Second Class Honours Division One (2:1)   

Cleveland College of Art and Design:

• Awarding Body                                                                                                                     Edexcel

• Level 3 BTEC Multimedia DDD                                                                                           (Triple Distinction)

• Intermediate (GVNQ) General National Vocational Qualification

• Art and Design                                                                                                                      (Grade Distinction)

• Foundation (GNVQ) Art and design                                                                                   (Grade Distinction)

• Adult Literacy, Adult Numeracy                                                                                          (level 2 (C Grade)

 

Relevant Skills:

   

My main areas of focus are creating 2D/3D characters, vehicles, props and environments as well as 2D conceptual design for characters, scenery and props.

I am familiar with creating and designing characters from conception all the way through to production as I have done so for professional studios as well as for my own personal enjoyment.

 

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Employment:

 

May 2015 - Ongoing 2017      Dark Atomic (freelance artist)

May 2015 - Ongoing 2017      UK Safety Professionals

April 2014 - May 2015             Atom Hawk -  Junior Concept Artist

January - April 2014                 Atom Hawk Studios (internship)

March 2013 - Apil 2013           Evil 27 Studios Concept Artist and Asset Artist

May 2012 -Feb-2013                Freelance Work - Character, Creature and 3D Assets Creation.

Feb-Dec 2012                            Soshi Games: 3D artist

21st Feb - March:2012             Project Earth:

                                                    Lead Concept Artist for online modding team

20th - 31st May 2002              Gazette Media Company

Responsibilities As a part of my placement I was given the task of designing a character for the Evening Gazette according to the lead artist’s specifications.

 

 

Skills and Knowledge:

 

I have Considerable experience using digital packages such as Photoshop, 3Dsmax and Zbrush.

 

Character, Creature , Environment and Vehicle Design.

 

Conceptual sketching and thumb nailing for idea generation.

Creating a wide verity of design iterations on a chosen idea.

Taking chosen idea to a highly polished rendered image or design.

Familiar with Sci-fi, fantasy and cartoon art styles.

 

Ui Design

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I have produced icons and UI assets with studios such as Atom Hawk and working remotely with a verity of clients. Experienced with creating a wide verity of UI elements and Icons for many different genres and styles.

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3D modeling and Sculpting

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I have knowledge and experience using zbrush and 3dstudio max in creating

characters, props and items for personal projects, games studios and freelance projects.