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Stone Ferrand

Trainee

Student at UCLA pursuing a B.A. in World Arts and Cultures

Biography

I have been interested in creating things since I was a kid, but only recently rediscovered my love for drawing. For a long time, I had told myself I was too late to start drawing, even though it was something I felt integral to my happiness. I've since realized that I want to fulfill a career of being an artist in the film or game industry, whether it's concept artist, storyboard artist, etc. I just want to bring my skills to a point where I know I can make a career out of it because it's something I want to be able to do all the time, constantly improving.

I've never had such a difficult learning experience with anything else in my life, as drawing feels extremely non-linear sometimes and as though I haven't improved. However, when I talk to my dad and air my frustrations once a week, he reminds me it takes time and effort. Therefore, I will continue to practice while also learning from the greats.

Some of my favorite artists would be Moebius, Mézières, Alan Lee, Frank Frazetta, Ron Cobb, and countless others. Every time I look at one of their artbooks I'm both defeated and inspired, knowing that if I could ever reach even something remotely near to their skill level, I would be truly happy. I'll never stop learning.

Skills

Roles

  • Basic

Work Experience

2024 – 2024

Kitchen Staff

Sushi Ginza Onodera (West Hollywood, CA)

Proficient in handling, cleaning, and preparing a variety of fresh fish for sushi and other dishes.

Ensured the highest quality standards by carefully inspecting fish for freshness and quality.

Adhered to strict food safety and hygiene standards to ensure the quality and safety of seafood.

Demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail in performing kitchen duties, earning recognition for reliability and dedication to the team.

Provided excellent customer service by accommodating special requests and dietary preferences, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.

2023 – 2023

Bouncer

Rodeo FX (Venice, CA)

Worked as a bouncer for the parties.

2021 – 2022

Line Cook

Santouka Ramen (Los Angeles, CA)

Proficient in handling, cleaning, and preparing a variety of fresh fish for sushi and other dishes.

Ensured the highest quality standards by carefully inspecting fish for freshness and quality.

Adhered to strict food safety and hygiene standards to ensure the quality and safety of seafood.

Demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail in performing kitchen duties, earning recognition for reliability and dedication to the team.

Provided excellent customer service by accommodating special requests and dietary preferences, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.

Education

2024 – Present day

Bachelors Degree

University of California, Los Angeles

World Arts and Cultures

I will be graduating in 2026 as I am a transfer student at UCLA, so I am finishing my third year right now.