Savannah Wolford
Artist+Wildlife Illustrator+ Producer+Producer Coordinator
Versatile concept artist, illustrator, and producer with a background in biology and experience as a veterinary assistant, skilled in creating precise illustrations for scientific and medical posterity and Producer skills.
About me
My name is Savannah Wolford. I have been drawing since I could pick up a pencil, from a simple house and flowers to a professional concept and wildlife illustrator.
Animals and helping animals have been my passion; however, when I am not saving animals as a Certified Veterinary technician, I draw and paint. Concept Art and wildlife illustration is my hobby. I use Photoshop and do a lot of traditional art. I have sketchpads at home and have been free-styling at home as a hobby for years. I really want to take my art to the next level and grow and look for opportunities to grow. I enjoy VFX and producing as well. I am a video-gamer when not at work and drawing. And I love to capture animals and nature on paper.
Sincerely, Savannah Wolford, AVA, EFFCP
Key Skills
Concept Art
Production + Creature anatomy + flowers and
plants + character design + sketching + illustrations
Digital Tools
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel + Adobe Creative + Photoshop + Maya + Shotgun (Autodesk Flow Production Tracking) + Unreal Engine + Blender + Box + Trello + Slack
Traditional Tools
Pencil + charcoal + paint
Interpersonal
Attention to detail + positive
attitude + team player + collaborative spirit + leader + time management + Proactive + Self-Starter + Highly Organized + Project Management + Diligent note taker
Resume
Versatile concept artist, illustrator, and 3D, VFX, and animation Producer with a background in biology and
experience as a veterinary assistant, skilled in creating precise
illustrations for scientific and medical posterity.
Education
MFA-Animation & VFX-Production-Academy of Art University, San Francisco (2024-2026)
MA-Game Development-Concept Art-Academy of Art University, San Francisco (2019-2024)
CVA/AVA certificate-Animal Behavior College (2017-2018)
BA-Pre-Prof. Biology-Lees McRae College (2012-2015)
Projects
Wildlife Profile Illustrations Capturing Wildlife in the Wild
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Specialize in creating wildlife profiles, capturing animals in their natural habitats from personal photographs. Convey the beauty of wildlife in their natural environments and highlight their positive impact on nature, emphasizing their conservation importance.
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Combine traditional drawing and sketching techniques with digital enhancements. Feature lesser-known or endangered species, inspired by personal encounters and National Geographic.
Pet Portraits Memorial Portraits
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Using favorite pictures and favorite flowers to create a memorial portrait of someone’s beloved pet
Equestrian Art Features Horses in Action
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Capture the natural beauty of horses in action, showcasing their graceful movements. Develop artwork featuring horses in various poses using canvas, traditional painting, and digital techniques.
Library Mural Art Hornets’ Nest Elementary, Charlotte
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Designed and executed a mural in the library of an elementary school to enhance the learning environment and inspire creativity.
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Used artistic skills to sketch out and paint the final version.
Personal Game Development Project -Curse of WinterBreach
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Character design & Story
PRODUCER PROJECTS
-->Duties: create discord channels, keeping Shotgun up to date and organized, communication between departments, weekly production meetings, team management, note-taking, leader, running dailies, VFX/shot breakdowns, managing multiple documents at once, managing multiple shows, being proactive, troubleshooting software and other issues that may arise, update/create handoff sheet, update credit list, finaling and delivery set-up, PA training, team morale
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Scraps “Friend or Foe” A man discovers a man’s best friend animated short
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Finny An animated film of a seal name Finny who goes on an adventure to find supper
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Self Sabotage A VFX horror film
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Astronomical Units A VFX film
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Confessions A VFX feature film
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Hold On A VFX short film
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Party Animals A VFX Short film
Additional Experience
Studio X AAU Production Assistant/Producer (2023-Present)
Artist/ER Technician Veterinary Emergency Group (2022-Present)
● Create vet wrap art for cast bandages on animals, including
special design requests. Produce paintings for hospital decoration,
enhancing the facility's ambiance.
● Collaborate with colleagues on an ongoing project to design and
create an art mural on a hospital wall.
● Provide exceptional patient support for animals and owners.
Certified Veterinary Assistant/Technician Denver Animal
Emergency (2018-2022)
Certified Veterinary Assistant Animal Medical Hospital & 24hr
Urgent Care (2016-2018)
