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LUÍSA FURUKAWA MUSSEL

Montréal,Québec

Summary

I'm an illustrator, comic writer and concept artist from Brazil. I worked since 2013 with illustration and animation, and have had experience with story boarding as well. I'm passionate about comics books and telling stories throughout my illustrations in a sensitive way.

I'm a hardworking and passionate to learn, I will happily help in the best way possible.


Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Festival BD de Montréal
  • Volunteer during the Montreal Comics Arts Festival
  • Checking that the activity is running smoothly
  • Counting thenumber of participants
  • Information agent onthe street
  • Public's first contact with the festival
  • Ensure proper circulation
  • Provide general assistance as needed
  • Installation and dismantle ofexhibits, signalization, interior of the tents, activities
  • Accompanying exhibitors

Independent Artist

Self Employed
  • Participated in local art shows to showcase work, generating community engagement and potential clients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to buyers, fostering long-lasting relationships with clients who purchased artwork.
  • Utilized mixed media techniques to create innovative pieces that resonated with target audiences.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for materials acquisition at competitive prices without compromising quality.
  • Managed inventory of artwork, tracking sales and maintaining accurate records for tax purposes.
  • Developed art and design concepts.

Illustrator

Ediouro Publicações
  • Responsible for making Illustrations for a trilogy of books
  • Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
  • Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
  • Streamlined the creative process by utilizing various digital tools and software for illustration purposes.

Illustrator

44Toons
  • Responsible for concept art for Animated Intro of the movie "O amor dá trabalho"
  • Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
  • Enhanced visual storytelling by creating compelling illustrations for various projects.

Illustrator

Lola
  • Responsible for illustrations for a post on instagram
  • Developed a strong brand identity for clients through the creation of unique and memorable illustrations.
  • Boosted social media engagement for clients through eye-catching visual content creation.
  • Collaborated closely with art directors to ensure alignment between illustration style and project goals.

Storyboard Artist

Lightstar studios
  • Storyboard Artist for episode of SOS Fada Manu TV Series
  • Used Toon Boom Storyboard Pro to create digital storyboards.
  • Contributed to the development of captivating narratives through effective collaboration with writers and directors.


Storyboard Artist

Mixer
  • Storyboard Artist for Sítio do Pica Pau Amarelo TV Series
  • Used Toon Boom Storyboard Pro to create digital storyboards.
  • Put together representations that accurately reflected desired character emotions and actions.
  • Contributed to the development of captivating narratives through effective collaboration with writers and directors.

Assistant Storyboard Artist

2DLab
  • Assistant Storyboard Artist for second season of My Big Big Friend TV Series
  • Incorporated director's notes into revisions.
  • Streamlined workflow by meeting tight deadlines and effectively communicating with team members throughout the production process.
  • Adapted efficiently to changing project requirements or parameters without compromising the overall quality or coherence of the storyboards delivered.

Storyboard Artist

Cine filmes
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Storyboard Artist for episodes of the series Dino Aventuras TV Series
  • Used Toon Boom Storyboard Pro to create digital storyboards.
  • Contributed to the development of captivating narratives through effective collaboration with writers and directors.

Storyboard Artist

Cine filmes
02.2015 - 04.2015
  • Storyboard Artist for episodes of the series Dino Aventuras TV Series
  • Used Toon Boom StoryboardPro to create digital storyboards.
  • Contributed to the development of captivating narratives through effective collaboration with writers and directors.

Education

Certificate -

Animact

High School Diploma -

IBPI
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Skills

  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Storyboard Pro
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Comic Book

Languages

English
Portuguese
French

Interpersonal Skills


  • Thoughtfulness
  • Consideration for others
  • Active listening
  • Organization
  • Patience
  • Humility
  • Open-mindedness
  • Positivity
  • Mutual respect

Timeline

Storyboard Artist

Cine filmes
05.2016 - 08.2016

Storyboard Artist

Cine filmes
02.2015 - 04.2015

Volunteer

Festival BD de Montréal

Independent Artist

Self Employed

Illustrator

Ediouro Publicações

Illustrator

44Toons

Illustrator

Lola

Storyboard Artist

Lightstar studios

Storyboard Artist

Mixer

Assistant Storyboard Artist

2DLab

Certificate -

Animact

High School Diploma -

IBPI
LUÍSA FURUKAWA MUSSEL