SAMUEL SHIN
  • ART
    • NFL
    • COMICS
    • MARKERS
    • DIGITAL
    • STORYBOARDS
    • MISCELLANEOUS ART
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     Samuel Shin is a freelance illustrator who specializes in various forms of illustration, including storyboards, comics, and concept art. In his youth he was exposed to the world of superheroes, cartoons, and comic-books and thus began his journey into becoming an artist. 
     He attended the Academy of Art University located in San Francisco and graduated in May 2016 with a BFA in Illustration. He took on courses with an understanding of all the fundamentals in drawing, with an emphasis on storyboards, comics, and visual development. 
     Being a versatile illustrator, he is able to use both traditional and digital mediums. 
He brings his full commitment and attention to detail in any project. Such projects he's worked on spans over numerous television commercials, music videos, and motion pictures. Currently he is a social media illustrator for the NFL.

CLIENTS:

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EXPERIENCE:​

NFL
Social Lab Illustrator
July 2019 - Present
Illustrating artwork for NFL's official social media platforms. 
Artwork includes player portraits, plays/highlights, and conceptualized story-telling. 
Worked in team setting to pitch and conceptualize original content ideas.

Storyboards Inc. 

Storyboard Artist 
November 2017 - Present
Storyboard and sketch artist for various movies, television commercials, and promotional posters.
Clients include Bully Pictures, Digital Kitchen, and Giant Propeller.

Frameworks Artists Inc. 
Storyboard Artist 
September 2016 - Present
Storyboard and sketch artist for various movies, television commercials, and promotional posters.
Clients include Warner Brothers, Retrofit Films, Fiction Films and Ayzenberg.

Samuel Shin Illustration
Freelance Illustrator
June 2013 – Present
Commissioned to create digital and traditional illustrations, and concepts for clients. 
Organized in meeting desired deadlines and positive critiques.

Love Tree Fashion
Production Assistant
Jun 2013 – Nov 2013
Temporary assistant to head production designer, helped design out a flower shirt for next spring.


EDUCATION:
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA  
Bachelor of Arts in Illustration
Understanding basic fundamentals of drawing to the fullest extent.
Emphasis on comic-book crafting, storyboards, and conceptual character art.

AWARDS:
Chamber of Commerce Art Scholarship
Jeanne Ward Foundation Art Grant
Academy of Art University Spring Show
-May 2014
-May 2015(Best in Category Award for Comics & Sequential Art) 
-May 2016
Copyright © Samuel Shin, all rights reserved.
  • ART
    • NFL
    • COMICS
    • MARKERS
    • DIGITAL
    • STORYBOARDS
    • MISCELLANEOUS ART
    • PROJECTS
  • ABOUT
  • LINKS
  • CONTACT