CLAIRE GUTHERMAN
ARTIST, ANIMATOR
267-216-5785
clairegutherman@gmail.com
Philadelphia, PA 19104
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a versatile freelance artist and animator based in Philadelphia, PA. I am proficient in both traditional art and digital art mediums. I excel in drawing and painting, but also in Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk Maya, ensuring my client visions are executed with precision. I have a proven track record of managing multiple projects. My artistic design proficiency and strong communication skills guarantee exceptional and timely delivery of captivating art.
SKILLS
– Traditional Drawing
– Traditional Painting
-Autodesk Maya
-Artistic Design
-Digital Photography
-Nuke Compositing and Video Editing
-Adobe Creative Suites:
-Photoshop
-Illustrator
-Substance Painter
-Premiere Pro
-After Effects
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE ARTIST
May 2023 – Present
Philadelphia, PA
Freelance artist, painter, and illustrator taking requests from clients. Works primarily in traditional mediums but can adapt to meet the client’s wants.
– Utilized strong communication skills to effectively communicate with clients throughout the production process.
-Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by delivering high quality work on tight deadlines.
-Incorporated customer feedback into revisions before submitting finished pieces. Managed client relationships from start to finish.
-Maintained an organized workflow by tracking project progress in order to meet all deadlines.
FREELANCE ANIMATOR
May 2023 – Present
Philadelphia, PA
Works as a Freelance Animator.
-Collaborated with client to create an animation development pipeline.
-Matched the desired style of client’s original idea.
-Used independent judgement, creativity, and equipment.
-Organized and designed pre-production elements such as storyboards, concept art, and an animatic
-Animated stop motion shots by hand using a digital camera
-Utilized compositing software to edit a final pass
EDUCATION
-BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) IN ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS CANDIDATE
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, US
Expected graduation June 2026