Dick Grinwis

Dick Grinwis

Mid-level Layout Artist / 16 yrs

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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I’ve studied at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam (Major: Illustration, Minor: Identity), and while there, rolled into the Dutch games industry where I’ve worked as a concept & game artist for multiple years. Then I made the switch to becoming a freelance artist and have since found my current niche in layout and background art for animation (but don't worry, I'm still very interested in concept art and character design as well).
For a complete list of my work history and credentials, please visit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgrinwis
Work History
  • Freelance Illustrator

    Grinwise

    October 2012 - Present
    Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

    Independent illustration & concept art studio

  • Background Artist

    Il Luster

    September 2022 - September 2023
    Utrecht

    2D Layout Supervisor & 2D Background Artist on the movie 'Benjamin Bat'.

  • Submarine

    November 2019 - August 2020
  • Anikey Studios

    May 2015 - October 2015
  • 2D Artist

    Tingly Games

    November 2013 - March 2014
    Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
  • Sabbatical

    Sabbatical

    May 2012 - September 2012

    A well-deserved extended vacation, travelling and visiting other places and charging up for what comes after!

  • Graphic Artist

    WeirdBeard

    July 2010 - April 2012

    Responsible for all concept and production art, for both inhouse productions as well as assignments from clients.

  • Concept Artist

    Playlogic Game Factory

    February 2008 - March 2010

    Fairytale Fights - worked on a broad range of concept art tasks (as well as related tasks), like: character art, environmental art, storyboards, animation poses (keyframing), comics, textures and user interfaces.

  • Level Artist

    Playlogic Game Factory

    December 2008 - June 2009

    Although no previous experience, when manpower was unsufficient, stepped up to help out level art for a period of time, quickly training and getting up to speed.

  • Internship Concept Art

    Playlogic Game Factory

    September 2007 - February 2008

    Internship Concept Art, which was practically the exact same thing as 'the real job'. Within Playlogic Game Factory, interns are given enough responsibility to work as a full-fledged team member (but thankfully, taking into account some interns might not yet be fully capable).

  • Freelance Illustrator

    Dick Grinwis

    2006 - 2008

    Description: worked independently on various illustration assignments.

Education
  • Bachelor of Design in Major: Illustration, Minor: Identity

    Willem de Kooning Academy

    2003 - 2008
  • Informatica & Economie

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    2002 - 2002