TYSEN

Concept Artist & Visual Dev

Lead Visual Development Artist

I am a Visual Development Artist with over 16 years of experience in illustration, design, and creative concept development. Currently serving as Lead Visual Development Artist at Brazen Animation, I have spent the last 9 years advancing from artist to leadership roles.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of partnering with top-tier studios and contributing to major IPs including Riot Games, Rare, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons & Dragons.

My work has been recognized with industry accolades, including a Silver Clio Award for the Magic: The Gathering trailer, "Bloomburrow."


Experience

Brazen Animation
Aug 2016 - Present
Lead Visual Development Artist (2022 - Present)
Visual Development Artist (2016 - 2022)

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Leading visual direction and execution for high-profile animation projects. Specializing in environment design, color keys, and look development.

Freelance
2008 - Present
Illustrator & Visual Development

Diverse client work spanning graphic design, book illustration, and concept development for games and media.

Westside Church Omaha
July 2010 - Aug 2016
Graphic Designer

Core Skills

  • Visual Development
  • Digital Matte Painting
  • Environment Design
  • Digital Sculpting
  • Substance Painter
  • Art Direction

Education

Concordia University-Seward

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Illustration (2004-2008)