Pierre-Olivier Rivard

Pierre-Olivier Rivard
Student in Industrial Design, Freelance 2D/3D artist, comic-book illustrator
[email protected]
Summary
I am a 3 ans 2d,3d artist. I worked in broadcast and Ads, studied in video gaming. Now am in industral design
At Ste-foy (Québec)
Ready to relocate if needed
Areas of Expertise:
-marker sketching, traditional molding (scupting and model maker)
-2D, 3D, Modeling, Hand painted texture, Illustration, storyboarding
Strong foundation in tradition and digital arts,
texture/unwrap,.
-Understanding of shape, form, structure and silhouette
-Great eye for light, shape, color
-Ability to work in a team
-Ability to give/receive constructive critics
-Understanding of Human and animal anatomy
-Understanding of machinery and mechanical model
-Passion for video games, toys and Sci-Fi
I am interested in photography and visual art and have a BIG interest in video game. It inspires me to develop
my own artistic style. Web site - http://porivard.daportfolio.com/about/
Experience
Agent de bureau (Class 2) at Cégep de Ste-Foy
February 2012 - Present (1 year 4 months)
2D/3D Artist Freelancer, comic-book illustrator and writer at home
November 2009 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Artist 3D at Character Rigging
May 2012 - June 2012 (2 months)
Facials shapes and modeling
Modeler and texture artist at Artifex Animation Studios
September 2007 - October 2009 (2 years 2 months)
4 recommendations available upon request
Level designer at Campus Ubisoft
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January 2007 - April 2007 (4 months)
Level Designer on ''La Nuées des Diables"
Sculptor and Illustrator at TwinsFX/Lifemaker
2003 - 2003 (less than a year)
Work on the FX of the movie "Saint Martyr des damnées"
Infographe at Quaz'art Media design
2003 - 2003 (less than a year)
Work on Cyberion Project as an illustrator and 3D modeler
1 recommendation available upon request
Projects
Pirate Village
November 2009 to December 2009
Members:Pierre-Olivier Rivard
Environment 3D modeling in very low poly
Upgrade texture skills
Riveraak
Members:Pierre-Olivier Rivard
Designing and Créating an fantasy univers
Make comic-book stories
Designing creatures
Languages
French
English
Skills & Expertise
Emergency medical transportation
Digital Illustration
Traditionnal illustration
Comic Book Illustration
3D modeler
Technical Drawing
Human Anatomy
Biochemistry
Digital Painting
Special Effects Makeup
Sequencial artist
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Conceptual Art
Level Design
Low Poly Modeling
Storyboarding
UV mapping
Matte Painting
Environment Art
Digital Art
Sketching
Photography
Art
Texture Artist
XSI
Drawing
Photoshop
Modeling
Illustrator
Concept Design
Illustration
3D Modeling
Texturing
Maya
Woodworking
Solidworks
3D Studio Max
Marker Rendering
Model Making
Education
Cégep de Ste-Foy
DEC-BAC, Industrial Design, 2012 - 2015
College de St-Foy
DEC, Paramedic, 2011 - 2012
Campus Ubisoft
AEC, Level Design, 2006 - 2007
ICARI - Maya
Certificate, Maya, 2002 - 2003
ICARI - 2D/3D Animation
AEC, 2D/3D Animation, 2001 - 2002
College d'Alma
DEC, Art and Informatique Technologies, 1998 - 2000
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Honors and Awards
Nomination for first cap of selection,
at the International Photo Contest of Paris (PHOTO magazine)
Interests
3D, Video gaming, Photography, Illustration, Concept Art, Films, Special Effect, Comic books, traveling,
Archeology, Anthropology, Industrial Design
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Pierre-Olivier Rivard
Student in Industrial Design, Freelance 2D/3D artist, comic-book illustrator
[email protected]
5 people have recommended Pierre-Olivier
"J'ai eu le plaisir de travailler avec PO et de partager au delà de ses compétences certaines et de son
professionnalisme, une relation humaine riche en réflexions et en bonne humeur... Son esprit est à l' égal de
son talent..."
— Emmanuel Bazin, imaginariste concept artist, Artifex Animation Studios, worked directly with
Pierre-Olivier at Artifex Animation Studios
"I've work with Pierre-Olivier for about one year at Artifex Animation. His range of artistic skills is very
wide. Ranging from modelling to photoshop artist through photography, Pierre-Olivier will definitely be a
good addition to any team."
— Benoit Lefebvre, Animator / Generalist, Artifex Animation Studios, worked directly with Pierre-Olivier at
Artifex Animation Studios
"I'm always impressed by the quality of the modeling and texture work that Pierre-Olivier delivers on a daily
basis. I've also watched him grow as a sketch artist and witnessed his determination to always improve his
craft."
— Marc-Alexandre Vezina, Producer, Artifex Animation Studios, worked directly with Pierre-Olivier at
Artifex Animation Studios
"Pierre-Olivier is a very good worker who delivers the goods, but is most espacially an incredible artist with
an enormous talent for sketching, drawing and "Photoshoping". For me, he draws images and characters like
a professional."
— Stephane Bal Barbin, Technical Director / Visual Effects Artist, Artifex Animation Studios Inc., worked
directly with Pierre-Olivier at Artifex Animation Studios
"Pierre-Olivier est un artiste de grand talent. Son travail de modélisation pour le projet Cyberion était d'une
grande qualité et son esprit créatif et son sens artistique nous on permit d'élever le niveau de qualité du projet.
C'est un collaborateur doué et efficace."
— Jean Aubert, General Manager, Quaz'Art Media Design, managed Pierre-Olivier at Quaz'art Media
design
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Contact Pierre-Olivier on LinkedIn
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