Owen Hechtman
2D Illustrator, animator, and storyboard artist
Contact Information:
Email: owenhechtmanart@gmail.com
Chicago, Illinois
Summary:
Creative and passionate artist with a focus on animation and comics. Currently studying Film, Video, New Media and Animation at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Experience in teaching class in character design and working with teenagers and young children. Seeking an opportunity to use my sketchy style and passion for varied expressions and dynamic poses.
Education:
High School Graduate
Current student at School of the Art Institute of Chicago(Senior Year)
Work Experience:
Commissioned Artist
Eleven City Diner
Summer of 2024 Chicago, IL
Created Concept Art and Model Sheets of Character Designs to be used in promotional material in the future
Summer Art Camp Assistant Counselor
North Suburban YMCA
Summer of 2020 Northbrook, IL
Cleaned supplies
Taught lessons once a week
Volunteer Art Class Assistant
North Suburban YMCA
Fall of 2020 Northbrook, IL
Helped struggling students
“Digital Character Creations” Class Teacher
North Suburban YMCA
Winter of 2020 Northbrook, IL
Taught basics of character design through digital drawing
Taught how to create model sheets
Taught how to create expression sheets
Skills:
Krita - Intermediate
Toon Boom Harmony - Intermediate
Storyboard Pro - Intermediate
Adobe Premiere - Basic Knowledge
Adobe Photoshop - Basic Knowledge
Adobe Auditory - Basic Knowledge
Adobe After Effects - Basic Knowledge
Character Design
Character Expression and Posing
Storyboarding
2D Animation
Comic Writing and Illustration
Writing
Voice Acting