I am a 3D Character Artist with a special interest in narrative design. My passion for animation led me to enroll in the CG animation program at IED in Rome (2016 - 2018), where I discovered my fascination with the narrative potential of video games. Loving both the visual and narrative art behind video games and after discovering Zbrush, I decided to specialize in 3D Character Art because I felt it was the right compromise between my passions, considering that character art is strictly connected to storytelling as its visual form.

In 2019 I pursued additional education in Concept Art at Comix (Napoli), refining my drawing skills and delving into digital painting techniques.The same year I curated a personal exhibition titled "Legami d'Acqua" in the FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) exhibition spaces in Salerno, which showcased some of my digital sculpting and painting projects (created specifically for the occasion and which can be seen on my Instagram profile).

In 2023 I earned a Master's degree in Animation from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples (2021 - 2023). Throughout my studies, I supplemented my education with self-directed learning. My interest in character design for video games led me to participate in Ackeem Durrant's 3D Character Design recorded course at Vertex School.

Professional skills:
- Sculpting: Zbrush, Marvelous Designer 
- Low & high poly modeling and retopology: Maya, Blender
- Texturing: Substance Painter, Photoshop, Mari, 3D Coat
- Hair Creation: Xgen, Blender
- Rendering: Cycles, Eevee, Marmoset, Arnold, Vray

This Is my portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/chiaracovino