Sheffield Abella
Sheffield Abella
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Illustration

I specialize in figurative illustration. I usually work digitally, but I find myself being drawn back to traditional mediums.

Digital Painting

Most clients want digital files, digital paintings done from start to finish.

Traditional

I like to work in watercolor/gouache, oils and acrylic with colored pencil.

Design

I will take on logo design jobs and web design jobs for face to face clients.


 

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University of Nevada Las Vegas

2023-Present
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Instructor | Graphic Design

Classes Taught:
  • Digital Illustration
  • Digital Rendering
  • Ideation & Process
  • Graphic Design 2
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University of Nevada Las Vegas

Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online

2016 - 2019
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Instructor | Game Design

A Partial List of Classes Taught:
  • Life Drawing,
  • Advanced Life Drawing,
  • Character Design,
  • Advanced Illustration for Production.
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online

The Art Institute of Las Vegas

2019 - 2020 | 2004 - 2010
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Instructor | Game Design

A Partial List of Classes Taught:
  • Life Drawing,
  • Advanced Life Drawing,
  • Character Design,
  • Character Ideation,
  • Digital/Web Portfolio.
The Art Institute of Las Vegas

Kizzang

2014-2017
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Senior Artist

Main Responsibilities: Produce graphics and illustration for various game symbols in a slot machine platform for using original assets or client supplied artwork.
  • Illustration
  • Design
  • Identity/Branding
Kizzang
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  • Define the Problem

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    It’s easier to come up with a solution to any given problem when that problem is clearly defined.

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  • Reverse Brainstorming

    I like to do reverse brainstorming.

    Come up with a bunch of crappy ideas then do the EXACT OPPOSITE.

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    When we’re all done,

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Design Skills

I'm looking to do more illustration than design work.
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Artistic Skills

My specialty is drawing the figure and painting digitally.
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Communication Skills

I like having a conceptual problem to solve, rather than just being asked for a straight painting.
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[wr_vc_testimonials][wr_vc_testimonial clientname=”Joe McGuffin – `{`span`}`Creative Director`{`/span`}`” button_text=”Via LinkedIn” button_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-mcguffin-907363/” button_target=”_blank” image=”3144″]Although I indicate that I managed Sheff directly at Synapse Technologies, our personal and professional relationship is much more than just that experience.

Sheff and I attended Art Center together and have been good friends ever since. His talent, dedication to his craft, and work ethic have always been standout and are the reasons why I’ve involved him in numerous projects and would work with him again in a heartbeat. Having his know-how and talent on a project would elevate the quality of that project and the process of completing that work would be all the more enjoyable due to his participation.

I highly recommend Sheff and look forwards to any future opportunities to work with him again![/wr_vc_testimonial][wr_vc_testimonial clientname=”Sam Robbins – `{`span`}`UX/UI at Boss Fight Entertainment`{`/span`}`” button_text=”Via LinkedIn” button_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharobbins/” button_target=”_blank” image=”3165″]It is my pleasure to give this amazing Instructor my recommendation as it was due to his dedication and introduction of new ways of thinking about illustration that I was able to advance my skills and pursue my artistic goals. His attention to detail and understanding of his craft enables Sheff to be a great teacher.[/wr_vc_testimonial][wr_vc_testimonial clientname=”Milo Duffin, `{`span`}`Creative Director | Sr Art Director `{`/span`}`” button_text=”Via LinkedIn” button_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/miloduffin/” button_target=”_blank” image=”3163″]Sheff is an amazing and talented artist. His ability to work in a variety of mediums and the versitility of style is out of this world. I met him over 10 years ago and have worked with him as a freelancer, supervisor and co-worker. I have never been unhappy with his work or ethics.[/wr_vc_testimonial][wr_vc_testimonial clientname=”Milan Petrovich, `{`span`}`VP ILAC Higher Education `{`/span`}`” button_text=”Via LinkedIn” button_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-petrovich-91541a2/” button_target=”_blank” image=”3162″]I am extremely pleased to be able to recommend Sheffield Abella. During my years at The Art Institute of Las Vegas, no other instructor impressed me as much with his dedication to quality and commitment to bringing out excellence in the classroom. Sheffield is an excellent instructor as well as an incredibly talented artist.[/wr_vc_testimonial][wr_vc_testimonial clientname=”Michael Halvorson, `{`span`}`Scientist Inventor Product Design Specialist`{`/span`}`” button_text=”Via LinkedIn” button_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-halvorson-04b02b16/” button_target=”_blank” image=”3164″]I am extremely pleased to be able to recommend Sheffield Abella. During my years at The Art Institute of Las Vegas, no other instructor impressed me as much with his dedication to quality and commitment to bringing out excellence in the classroom. Sheffield is an excellent instructor as well as an incredibly talented artist.[/wr_vc_testimonial][/wr_vc_testimonials]

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