About Me.
My name is Marissa Schmidt- and I like art. I am one of those who frightened my parents by insisting I would grow up to be an artist. Through a great deal of resilience and dedication I did. Something raw and unknowable drives me to create. It's in the stories we have told for thousands of years, through trees and nature itself, even through to how in the world purple became a colour. Inspiration is all around and I am always looking to fold it into the next thing that I might be working on- and chances are it might end up here one day.
Education
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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects & Entertainment Design) (Honours) Class of 2022 Flinders University & CDW Studios
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Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation (2020, 2021 & 2022) & Flinders University Medal for exceptional GPA.
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Guest Speaker, Visual Designer and Workshop facilitator for Carclew Open House -’Worlds within Worlds’ 2023
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South Australian Living Artists Festival, SALA (2018)
2014 - Present
Freelance Artist
Starting back at the end of High School I went through NIES business building and begun my Freelance career. Experience in a variety of mediums including 3D Printing, specialisation in Digital Art (Photoshop) & Acrylic. Clients include District Councils, Local Pubs, Small Businesses, Schools, Private Tutoring and fellow Nerds.
2020 - Present
Senior Volunteer Concept Artist @ Beyond Skyrim
In the middle of University I was inspired to join the growing modding project as they were actively looking for 2D Artists and I wanted a place to start putting my education into action. In 2023 I was promoted to Senior due to my contributions and consistency within the project. I continue to explore new areas with each new claim and I thank BS:E for allowing me the space to experiment within their pipeline.
2023 - Present
Teachers Assistant @ CDW Studios
After graduation I wasn't out just yet! My academic accomplishments and rapport with staff and peers earned me a position as Teachers Assistant. Now I pass on my successes and uplift a new cohort of students to take on the challenges in classes such as Perspective, Figure/Anatomy, Light & Colour, Character Design, Digital Painting and Design Fundamentals.