Stephen Howard-Tripp

Stephen Howard-Tripp

Skillful and passionate concept artist and illustrator.

Mid-level Concept Artist / 6 yrs

Vancouver

Hire Me

Matte Paintings / Paintfix Artist

The Snail and the Whale (TV Short 2019) (2021)

Concept & Storyboard Artist

Seal Team (2021)

Concept Artist

Gen: Lock (2019)

Concept Artist

Zog (2018)

Additional Concept Artist

Stick Man (2015) (2015)

Skills
Skills Clear
Software
Software Clear
Skillful and Passionate Visual Artist & Storyteller from South Africa, living in Vancouver, with over 5 years of experience in concept art and illustration. Determined to create epic worlds, characters and narratives. Dreams of making films and telling stories that inspire and celebrate imagination. Also capable of talking about food and art for hours at length.
Work History
  • Concept Artist

    Bardel Entertainment

    July 2020 - July 2021
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Concept Artist

    Triggerfish Animation Studios

    March 2019 - December 2019

    Single-handedly established a consistent colour and lighting direction through colour script and mood paintings.

    Provided detailed draw overs and feedback to 3D department to maintain visual consistency and improve design.

    Took up many responsibilities in art direction in absence of a Production Designer.

  • Concept Artist

    Triggerfish Animation Studios

    August 2019 - October 2019
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Created and assisted with matte paintings.

    Expertly provided paint-fixes on final renders of the film.

  • Storyboard Artist

    Triggerfish Animation Studios

    September 2018 - February 2020
    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Consistently delivered action packed and excellently composed storyboards for animated feature under tight deadlines and high paced pressure.

  • Cocept Artist/Illustrator

    Self-employed

    January 2018 - Present
  • Freelance Concept Artist & Illustrator

    Self-employed

    February 2017 - Present
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Follow link below to view my current portfolio.

  • Concept Artist

    Triggerfish Animation Studios

    August 2019 - October 2019
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    ▪ Created and assisted with matte paintings
    ▪ Expertly provided paint-fixes on final renders of the film.

  • Illustrator

    Sea Monster

    April 2018 - June 2018
    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Illustration. Character, prop and environment design

  • Concept Artist

    Triggerfish Animation Studios

    February 2017 - December 2017
    Cape Town, South Africa

    Concept Art, Matte Painting, Colour keys and paint-fixes

Education
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts

    University of Cape Town

    January 2013 - December 2016