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Anastasia Rykova

United States

Drawing
Watercolor Art
3D Rigging

Hi! I am a visual development artist and 3D generalist. Deeply in love with colors, rhythms, and stories, and I believe that animation is a form of art with the most powerful tools to express yourself

Biography

Being born in Russia, I studied the basics of classical Fine Art for more than 9 years and graduated with honor from the Mosin A.G. Art School. The limitations of Fine Art tools and childhood passion for cinematography made me want to study animation. Right now, I am pursuing a B.F.A. in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design, and super passionate about getting into animation industry.

Skills

Roles

  • Mastery
  • Advanced
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  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Basic
  • Basic
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Technical Skills

  • Mastery
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Basic

Other Skills

  • Mastery

Work Experience

2019 – 2022

Computer Animator

Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, FL)
● Produced 3D and 2D animated scenes focusing on the acting and appeal, demonstrating weight, force, and characters' emotions ● Designed, modeled, rigged, textured characters, props, and environments

2019 – 2022

Visual Development Artist

The Collaboratory /Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, FL)
● Built orthographics for characters and props; created callouts for further 3D modeling and texturing stages ● Designed and painted beat moments, color keys, environments, and characters

2021 – 2021

Concept Artist

Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, FL)
● Developed visual environments and props for the Center of Emotional Artistry; the design was chosen for further development ● Worked with the team of Entertainment Designers

2020 – 2020

Project Manager

Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, FL)
● Collaborated in a team on the fundraising campaign for Clean the World and Orlando Day Nursery using the GoFundMe platform ● Moderated GoFundMe page, exceeded fundraising goal by 90%

2020 – 2020

Animator (Internship)

PRAND Studio (Moscow, Russia)
● Perfected individual 2D animated shots within the style of the commercial studio using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop ● Modified work from the art director's feedback under strict deadlines

2020 – 2020

Fine Artist

The Centre of Diversity and Inclusion, Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, FL, )
● Created a portrait of an orphan for Happy Life Portrait 2019; the artwork chosen by the head of the Centre for future fundraising ● Expanded initial artwork using the acrylic paints

Education

2019 – 2023

B.F.A.

Ringling College of Art and Design

Computer Animation

Minor in Business Awards: President’s List 2019/2020; Best of Ringling, 2021

2010 – 2019

Pre-university education

G. S. Mosin Art School №2

Fine Art

Honors Diploma, May 2017. GPA 4.98/5.00 Including Pre-University course, May 2019