ABOUT the artist
Hi, I'm Stassia more known as Cottony Art an independent digital artist.
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In 2016 I got a degree of Master of Arts in Kassel University with a main emphasis on illustration and comics. While studying at the university in 2012, I began working as a freelance artist.
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I continually work to improve my skills and stay up-to-date with new programs and technologies.
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Skills:
- Illustration
- Character design and illustration
- Environment and background painting
Software:
- Photoshop
- Clip Studio Paint
Education
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Kunsthochschule Kassel (2009 - 2016)
Master of Fine Arts - MFA
Design and Visual Communications
Emphasis on illustation & comic
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Tallinna Vanalinna Kunstikeskus (2006 - 2007)
Diploma of Education
Graphic Design
refresher courses
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SMIRNOV SCHOOL, "Commercial illustration" (2022)
- Zbrush, Blender Basics
- Composition and storytelling
- Character and environment development
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Skills Up School "2D Basic" (2021)
- basic skills in working with volume, color, tone and materials
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Digital Art Club "Digital painting" (2021)
- advanced online course on digital painting
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Skills Up School "Human anatomy" (2020)
- academic drawing of human anatomy
Clients
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Shining Isle Productions, LLC (2022 - 2024)
- background artist on The Wingfeather Saga
animated series Season 1 & 2
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Prodigy Agency (2021 - 2022)
- illustrations for social media
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WePlay Esports (2021)
- talent illustrations for Dota 2 Major 2021 Event
- visuals for Rocket League Tournament 2021
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Marcus Publishing (2020)
- variant covers
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Projekt VielSeitig Publishing (2018 - until now)
- book covers
- book illustrations
- character design and illustration
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Freebooter Miniatures (2012 - until now)
- character design and illustration
- game elements illustration
- performing character development on live streams