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C. Aaron Kreader

C. Aaron Kreader

Artist/Animator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Story Artist | Art Director

  • Education

    • Animation Mentor

      2021 - 2021
      Storyboarding

      Mentorship with Mike Kunkel

    • Florida Atlantic University

      1998 - 2002
      Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Animation

      Atividades e grupos:Studied animation and education. Studied elementary education and studied Animation at the Masters Level with Dr. Edmond Skellings.

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      1989 - 1993
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Illustration and Drawing

      Studied illustration, animation and a little writing and psychology.

  • Experience

    • Megalis Studios

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1999
      Artist/Animator

      Created puppets and set props for stop action animation for MTV and NICK and various ads.

    • Dreamforge Intertainment

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1999
      Animator/Game Designer

      Developed digital animation, art, story and game design for PC games with world wide distribution.

    • Brilliant Star Magazine/ Studio 9 Inc

      Jan 1999 - now
      Illustrator/Designer

      Create characters, develop visual storytelling, and scenes for children's activities and stories.

    • Studio 9 Inc

      Jan 2013 - now

      Create, design and develop art and story for family friendly hobby games. Tell stories and create original characters for children and youth media products including games, comics, books, digital media and animation.

      • Story Artist/Illustrator

        Jan 2005 - now

      • Story Artist / Character Designer

        Jan 2013 - now

    • Laughing Dragon Studios

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
      Storyboard Artist

      Contract storyboard work on an animated feature film.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Storyboard Pro Advanced Certification

      Toon Boom Animation
      Dec 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      Parents' Choice Award Recommended Parents' Choice May 2018 http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=35669&StepNum=1&award=awParents' Choice AwardsTrust. Integrity. Independence. Since 1978.Designed to help parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children, the Parents' Choice Awards is the nation's oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children's media. The Parents' Choice Awards program honors the best material for… Show more http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=35669&StepNum=1&award=awParents' Choice AwardsTrust. Integrity. Independence. Since 1978.Designed to help parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children, the Parents' Choice Awards is the nation's oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children's media. The Parents' Choice Awards program honors the best material for children: books, toys, music and storytelling, magazines, software, videogames, television and websites. Parents' Choice Foundation's panels of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and, yes, kids themselves, identify the very best products for children of different ages and backgrounds, and of varied skill and interest levels. Show less
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      16 Awards of Excellence RCC Apr 2018 Most recent award shown. 2004 to 2018
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      Serious Play Silver Award Winner Serious Play Apr 2018 http://seriousplayconf.com/april-30-2018-14-board-games-win-honors-in-serious-games-competition/International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding commercial and student titles used for education or training. We have two separate award programs:Digital Learning GamesBoard Game Learning GamesEntry categories include: Corporate/Vocational; Healthcare/Medical; Local and State Government/Military; PreK Education; K-12 Education; Higher Education; Museum/Visitor Centers;… Show more http://seriousplayconf.com/april-30-2018-14-board-games-win-honors-in-serious-games-competition/International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding commercial and student titles used for education or training. We have two separate award programs:Digital Learning GamesBoard Game Learning GamesEntry categories include: Corporate/Vocational; Healthcare/Medical; Local and State Government/Military; PreK Education; K-12 Education; Higher Education; Museum/Visitor Centers; Other Show less
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      10 Apex Awards of Excellence Apex Jul 2016 Awards from 2007 to 2016 for outstanding design.
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      4 Best of Class RCC Apr 2016 Most recent award shown. 2004 to 2016
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      5 Certificates of Merit RCC Apr 2014 Most recent award shown. 2004 to 2014
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      Ben Franklin Silver Book Award Independent Book Publishers Association 2008 Outstanding independent book Art and Design for THE GOOD IN ME FROM A to Z by Dottie.
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      Nominee Best Card Game of the Year Origins GAMA Jul 2007 Awarded for art and game design to for Treasures and Traps: The Adventure Card Game.
    • Awarded to C. Aaron Kreader
      Letter of Merit Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: SCBWI 2005 Awarded for outstanding cover art.