The Illustrations Of Arcade 28 AKA Timothy Tang

Amazing illustrations by Arcade 28 also known as Timothy Tang

ABOUT TIMOTHY TANG

Arcade 28 is the art studio of Timothy Tang. Tim is a freelance illustrator and concept artist. He was born in Manila, Philippines and studied illustration at San Jose State University. And now currently lives and works in the Bay Area

Tim loves hip hop and urban culture and follows the Battlerap scene. He also likes island related things and subjects because they remind him of home (the Pacific islands).

Clients:
Portland Mercury, Laughing Dog Artworks, Brev Spread Magazine, FAM Marketing, Debug Magazine, Access Magazine, Shell Suit Zombie, Razorcake Magazine, Greyspace, Game Samba, Loki-Studios, Fly Leaf Journal

RESUME

SUMMARY
I am an illustrator and visual development artist seeking concept design opportunities as well as freelance illustration work. My work consists of classical illustration techniques as well as contemporary digital media to create concepts and designs. I have experience traditional illustration, graphic design, concept art and animated films.

SKILLS
• Experience in working collaboratively with a team to achieve a goal
• Ability to create informative and communicative concept designs and illustrations
• Strong drawing and painting fundamentals for visual storytelling
• Competent abilities with Adobe Suite and Maya programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Illustrator May 2013 – Oct 2013
FAM Marketing
• Create illustrations for marketing purposes and promotions
• Graphic Designer for Posters, TV Slides, Cards, and various print media
• Market and promote events and products at various locations

Cover Illustrator Freelance 2012-2013
Brev Spread Magazine
• Created themed cover illustrations
• Created editorial illustrations
• Market and promote the magazine

Creature Designer Freelance 2012
GameSamba
• Develop and design creature concepts for videogame
• Create character for in-game illustrations

Creature Designer Freelance 2011-2012
Loki Studios
• Develop and design creature concepts for videogame
• Develop and design portraits for story character profiles

Illustrator Freelance Issue 22
Debug Magazine
• Created spot illustrations for article
• Created cover illustrations

STUDENT FILM EXPERIENCE
Art Director Dec 2010 – Aug 2011
Bye Bye, Bruce by Yung-Han Chang
• Develop and design creature concepts for videogame
• Develop and design portraits for story character profiles

Concept Artist Aug 2011 – Sept 2011
Tule Lake by Michelle Ikemoto
• Designed sets and interior concepts
• Created Layouts for animation backgrounds

Production Designer Jun 2010 – Aug 2010
No Robots by Yung-Han Chang
• Lead visual development artist
• Created style guide for film
• Developed concept art for environments
• Created layouts for animation backgrounds

EDUCATION
San Jose State University 2007-2012
San Jose, California
• Studied in the Animation/Illustration program

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