Kurt D. Mitchell
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- School: Moraine Valley Community College
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- Department: Computer Animation
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Location:
9000 College Pkwy
Palos Hills, IL - 60465 - Dates at Moraine Valley Community College: March 2017 - November 2018
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Biography
Moraine Valley Community College - Computer Animation
Artist/Writer/Illustrator
Graphic Design
Kurt
Mitchell
Greater Chicago Area
Artist; illustrator; designer; concept creator; writer; comic book author and artist.
Currently working on authoring and drawing graphic novels and childrens books as part of developing larger IPs (Intellectual Properties).
Currently teaching storyboarding and Game Development at Moraine Valley Community College.
Freelance Illustrator working for clients such as: Carus Publishing, The Chicago Reader, The Catalyst, The Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, The ABA Press, The Museum of Science and Industry and many more...
Specialties: Digital concept realization and imagery using PhotoShop and 3DStudioMax;
pencil and paper; pen and ink; watercolor
Work can be seen at:
kurtmitchellportfolio.blogspot.com
Experience
Self-employed
Childrens Book Author/ Writer/Illustrator
I'm currently working on a series of books using anthropomorphic animals in reworkings of cultural classics. The manuscripts use rhyming quatrains and slightly elevated vocabulary coupled with richly rendered illustrations.
Current titles:
"Armadillo Buckaroo" -the story of a day in the life of a cowboy starring a bronco bustin' armadillo.
"The Ballad of Tex Rex" -a slight retelling of "High Noon".
"Tyranno De Bergerac" -a take on "Cyrano De Bergerac", with a "proboscically endowed" dinosaur in the title role.
"Oh, Hindenblimp..." - a minor retelling of the last flight of the Hindenburg with environmental overtones.
"The Penguin's Progress" (WIP) - An anthropomorphic coming of age morality tale.
"The Dragon with the Girl Tattoo" (WIP) - Who really controls your dreams?Moraine Valley Community College
Adjunct Instructor
Currently teaching Storyboarding and Introduction to Game Development...
Education
Millikin University
BFA cum laude
Drawing, Painting, Ceramics
