Rob Hassan

~CV and Resume~
Concept and Product Design
Storyboard Creation
3D Architectural
Various other projects

Contact information: ss Rob@HassanProductions.com
GraphixRob@yahoo.com
ROB HASSAN
508 E. Shaker Ct.
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Residence (847) 245-4147 Cellular (847) 606-4147

Affiliated companies ss 3D Rex Studios Website and New Media Production Company www.3dRex.com
3D Rex client websites include:
Ruem
Tonalin
Baby Egg
Lime Bomber
Bielomatic 3D Rex Clients link
Partner relationship with 3D Rex studios. Acting as an artistic consultant, while contributing artwork, development of project themes, and assisted with the production of multimedia projects
Specific participation included:
o Website storyboard development and creation
o Concept artwork for website screen shot development
o Concept and design layout for DVD or other media
o Contributed 3D models and animation for projects currently in production

www.KarinaBayResorts.com

4D Artists 3D Architectural Rendering and Animation Studio
www.4Dartists.com
Partner relationship with 4D Artists. Acting as a marketing and artistic consultant. 4D Artists has produced work for many local architects, municipalities and other business types
4D Artists clients include:
A Architects
City of Grayslake
3D Design Studio
Village of Lindenhurst
link to 4D Artists client image gallery:
architecutral client projects

o Created 2D environment theme concept artwork and character development for 4D Artist’s studio animation demo DVD
o Assisted in producing 3D models used to conceptualize several public buildings and landscaping for local community projects
o Created storyboards for a animated DVD proposal to be used by Six Flags Corporation theme parks nationwide
o Created concept artwork for a for a Kraft Foods childrens diabetes/obesity informational book, this is a collaboration with several local pediatricians and Kraft Foods nutrition experts

Hassan Productions and
GraphixRob Studios 2D and 3D Art and Illustration Production Studio Graphixrob.com
o Established a successful freelance 2D and 3D art and illustration business
driven solely on the strength of referrals over the past several years
o Graphixrob studios and Hassan Productions has had several commissioned art pieces published and collected by private parties.
o Both companies have completed various projects within a diverse range of specialized industries
o Currently focusing primarily on 3D modeling, multimedia projects, architectural rendering, illustration and storyboard creation

Clients include:
oVisionTek Products LLC
oThe Bradford Group
oFuji Film
oPreviews Magazine/Diamond Distribution Publishers
oWizard Magazine
oHero Illustrated
oFandom Directory/Fandata Publications
oGalaxy Press
oFemme Fatale Productions
oSci-Fi Channel website
oBridge Publications
oAbleson-Taylor
oCarnal Comics Group
oNRAEF: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
oConflux Int.
oNebcron

~Artwork examples~ The final artwork reflects the specific client's preferences. These styles vary depending upon the desired result.
The following artwork reflects various stages in the work flow process.

Client: The Bradford Group

This toy product image was created for advertising and promotional purposes.
The artwork features 'The Black Pearl' ship and various figurines from Disney's Pirates of the Carribean movie franchise.

Client: Braeside Displays

This 3D image was created for the visualization of a prototype gift card holder display. Manufactured for McDonalds Corporation.

Client: Fuji Film Graphic Systems, USA, Inc. ss This 3D image was used for a promotional poster to advertise a new lenticular printing technology being developed by Fuji Film's graphic arts department and
Human Eyes Technologies ss More information about Lenticular printing

Client: Facial Expressions Books- A Visual Reference for Artists
ss These images are to appear in a photographic reference book for artists. Published by Watson-Guptill http://www.expressions-books.com/

Client: NREAF (National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation)

Preliminary storyboard panels and artwork from a NREAF training film project regarding overserving customers and the consequences of drunk driving

Client: Abelson-Taylor

A 3D image of a heart shaped 'egg timer'
This image was created for an advertising proposal to a pharmaceutical company rolling out a new heart medicine

Client: VisionTek LLC

Original style template concept image for a retail package update (3D graphics accelerator card)

Client: Bielomatik

One of several early concept ideas proposed to the manufacturing and welding company. This illustration was part of Bielomatik's new company image and website re-design.

Client: Nimlok
A 3D trade show display booth concept designs

Client: Six Flags Great America

Pages from a storyboard proposal completed for Six Flags.

The completed 3D animation would compilment a new 4D motion simuator ride/digital theater.
The Space Shuttle attraction was proposed for several Six Flags theme parks nationwide.

Client: Lime Bomber

Storyboard panels and the final Flash artwork for the client's animated website Lime Bomber Animation

Client: Kraft Foods

Original character concepts for a coloring book that would be distributed to children.
The informative and entertaining story deals with some of the issues facing todays youth regarding general health and nutrition.

~Personal Portfolio Artwork~

3d multi-view apartment building concept render ss

Reference photos and 3D rendering of a local school. ss

These hyper-realistic concept images were created using VRay render software.

~ Private Commissioned Pencil Illustrations~

~RESUME~

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

o Traditionally trained artist in the disciplines of drawing and painting
o Responsible, detail minded and self-motivated 2D and 3D computer graphics artist
o A fast, conceptual thinker with ability to communicate unique creative ideas verbally and graphically
o Able to handle deadline driven projects individually or within a team environment
o Proficient in several 2D and 3D software graphics programs including 3ds Max, Photoshop, Vue, Terragen, Illustrator and Poser among others

ART EXPERIENCE

~3D Rex Studios
2000 to present

Website and New Media Production Company

Partnered with 3D Rex studios by contributing artwork, development of project themes, and on many occasions assisted with the production of multimedia projects
Participation included:
o Website concept designs for DVD presentations
o Concepts for website screen shot development
o Finished artwork
o Storyboard creation

~4D Artists
2001 to present

3D Architectural Rendering and Animation Studio

o Created 2D environment theme concept artwork and character development for 4D Artist’s studio animation demo DVD
o Assisted in producing 3D models used to conceptualize several public buildings and landscaping for local community projects
o Created storyboards and 3D models for an animated DVD proposal used by Six Flags Corporation theme parks nationwide
o Created artwork for a for a Kraft Foods childrens diabetes/obesity informational book, this is a collaboration with several local pediatricians and Kraft Foods nutrition experts

~Hassan Productions/GraphixRob Studios
1996 to present

2D and 3D Art and Illustration Production Studio

o Established a successful freelance 2D and 3D art and illustration business
driven solely on the strength of referrals over the past decade
o Hassan Productions has had several commissioned art pieces published and collected by private parties.
o Using the latest graphics technology to complete various projects within a diverse range of specialized industries
o Currently focusing on primarily 3D modeling, multimedia projects, architectural rendering and storyboard creation

OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Staples/Quill Corp., Lincolnshire, IL
2004 to 2006
Direct Marketer of Business Products
Preferred Customer Associate

HSBC/Household Finance Group, Gurnee, IL
2001 to 2004
Financial Services Company
Senior Account Executive

GE Capital Corp., Deerfield, IL
1996 to 2001
Financial Services Company
National Account Sales Executive

PUBLISHED ARTWORK

Artwork has been featured in a paperback book published by Galaxy Press
as well as in several National magazines and many websites

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SHOWS and AFFILIATIONS

o Honored as ‘Illustrator of the Future’ in an annual International competition hosted by Bridge Publications.
o Two full page illustrations were published in the ‘Writers of the Future’ 14th edition paperback book
o Received 3 awards from The National Scholastic Society
o Artwork twice featured on the cover of Sci-fi Channel Magazine’s website
o Provided storyboard, 3D models and animation work for a Six Flags Great America motion simulator ride presentation
o Annual art exhibitor at the Wizardworld convention held in Rosemont, IL
o Have shown and sold artwork at several local galleries and art fesitvals
o CG and traditional artwork was featured at a four month art gallery show in 2005 at Echo Gallery in Chicago, IL
o Top 10 Finalist in the DeviantArt design contest (March 2006) out of over 2500 entrants
o Honored as Diamond Distribution Artist of the Month (April 2006) Artwork was printed in 'Previews' magazine
o Received ‘Best Student Work’ award in the Conflux International Art Show held in Australia
o Published in ‘The Hierograph’ graphic novel in 2007
o One of the featured artists in the best selling artist reference book ‘Facial Expressions: Babies to Teens Edition’ published in 2007 ss See updated blog for the up-to-the-second 'Graphixrob' news ss EDUCATION

Ascend Training Deerfield, IL
Certification in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash
Macromedia Dreamweaver

School of Visual Arts New York City
Illustration and Cartooning (summer course)

College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
3ds max advanced rendering and animation certification
Acted as Teaching Assistant for the 3ds max advanced rendering and animation CAD279 classes and class labs

Additional images and links to freelance artwork and projects Additional Artwork