Michael Pagan

Michael Pagan is a web-comic/manga artist and character designer. He guys by the alias: Sketch Art in his social media accounts. During his 8 years working as a freelance 2D artist, he has created a variety of logos and character concepts. In the past 2 years, he has been creating web-comics/manga. He is now looking to expand his experience and knowledge by working with other creatives and companies.

SKILLS

• 2D Digital Art
• Strong creative mind
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take criticism
• Communication
  • Articulating ideas, collaborating with clients, understanding of visual requirements
• Time management
  • Meeting deadlines and managing projects
• Critical thinking:
  • Analyzing, evaluating, and improving work
• Ability to work at a fast past and under pressure.
• Ability to work from home.
• Intermediate knowledge of:
  • Sketching
  • Digital illustration
  • Traditional drawing
  • Anatomy
  • Dynamic poses
  • Perceptive
  • Color theory
  • Page layout (comic/manga)

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

• Exceptionally proficient in:
  • Affinity Designer
  • Affinity Photo
  • Affinity Publisher
• Somewhat proficient in:
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Animate

EDUCATION

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Bachelors' Degree in Web & Digital Design
Spring 2024 Dean's List

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance (10-March-2018 to Present)

"Anime Me" - Illustrating clients into the anime character/theme they love Beginner Web Comic/Manga Character Design Logo Designs