David Bailey

David Bailey

Super attentive to detail, continuity, and sensibility

Senior Matte Painter / 23 yrs

Atlanta, GA

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Matte Painting

The Croods (2013)

Senior Matte Painter

Puss in Boots (2011)

3D Animation And Modeling

The Guardian (2010)

Senior Matte Painter

Monsters vs Aliens (2009)

Senior Matte Painter

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Senior Matte Painter

Bee Movie (2007)

Matte Painter

Bobby (2006)

Character Animator

Holes (2003)

I've worked as a digital matte painter in Los Angeles 20+ years. My experience has been in feature film, episodic, feature animation, and commercial.
Work History
  • Senior Matte Painter

    SPIN VFX

    April 2022 - December 2022

    Episodic and feature film DMP

  • Senior Matte Painter

    Boulder Media

    June 2021 - March 2022

    “My Little Pony” feature animation

  • MATTE PAINTER

    Bailey Design Element

    July 2017 - July 2021
    Grand Rapids, MI

    July 2020 - Feb 2021 Digital matte painter on "My Little Pony" feature film

  • Booked

    January 2017 - March 2017
  • Matte Painter

    Encore VFX

    September 2016 - September 2016
  • Matte Painter

    FuseFX

    August 2014 - September 2016
    Burbank
  • Matte Painter

    Pixomondo

    April 2014 - July 2014
    Santa Monicas
  • Matte Painter

    Imaginary Forces

    October 2013 - November 2013

    Environment Design and Matte Painting for video game cinematic

  • Freelance Matte Painter

    Zoic Studios

    February 2013 - April 2013

    Matte Paintings for "Arrow" TV episodic

  • Senior Matte Painter

    DreamWorks Animation

    January 2007 - November 2012
    Glendale, CA

    Kung Fu Panda
    Kung Fu Panda 2
    Rise of the Guardians
    The Croods
    Monsters vs Aliens
    Puss in Boots
    Bee Movie
    Shrek 4

  • Matte Painter

    Stargate Studios

    2002 - 2006
    South Pasadena, CA

    Matte painting and set extension for live action visual effects.

Education
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Communications

    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    1984 - 1988
  • HS Diploma

    chambersburg area senior high

    1982 - 1984