Erik Hoepfner
2D Digital Artist • Norman, US • [email protected] • erikhoepfner.artstation.com •
I am a self-taught artist looking to break into the industry! I have been working as a freelance artist for 6 years now and have created a range of products such as t-shirts, posters, and animations. I have a degree with a focus in game design so I would love to either work in video games or animation. I have a great understanding of color and composition and eat up cartoons for breakfast!
Objective
To obtain a position in the video game industry that encourages self-management and teamwork, while allowing growth as an artist.
Experience
Freelance Work (2012 - Present)
- Animations (Sooner Theatre, ADDverse Effects)
Primarily working with theatre companies and bands to create projection animations for backgrounds to compliment staging.
- Posters & Covers (Dragon and Ghost, Cameron University, D&D Parties)
Creating posters and covers from simple logos to digitally painted scenes.
- Personal Business Cards and Logos (Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Scissortail Soap, Hillbilly Chili)
Working with new businesses to help develop a branding from inception to finish.
- T-Shirt Design (Threadless)
T-shirt design was chosen for the Regular Show Collection in 2013 (no longer available for purchase)
O Asian Fusion (Sept 2014 - Oct 2016)
- Server
Assisting guests in ordering Japanese and Thai cuisine. Specialized in suggestive selling, customer satisfaction, and team building.
Legend's Restaurant (May 2010 - Sept 2014)
- Server
Assisting guests in a fine dining setting. Specialized in proper dining etiquette, wine presentation, and bartending.
Education
- Painting with Light and Color - with Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo
- Designing with Color and Light - with Nathan Fawkes
- Environment Design - with Nathan Fawkes
- Lighting for Story and Concept Art - with Sam Nielson
