Shane prigmore biography
He studied Animation and Film at the California Institute of the Arts (), and currently works as a Development Artist at LAIKA, INC., a Development Consultant at DisneyToons Studios, an Illustrator at Chronicle Books, a Creative Consultant at Walt Disney Imagineering, a Development Consultant at Warner Bros.!
Shane is a professional animator, development artist, story board artist, writer, book illustrator, and an Annie award winning character designer.
Ryman Arts alumnus Shane Prigmore credits Ryman Arts for the impact the program made on his career, his work ethic, and his creative voice as an artist. Shane is a professional animator, development artist, story board artist, writer, book illustrator, and an Annie award winning character designer in the film, television, and entertainment industries.
He spent the past 5 years of his career at DreamWorks Animation, and is currently consulting for them as well as several other major studios.
He recalls about his experience as a Ryman Arts student,
This was the first time I had been able to relate with and discuss my love for art and the process with others my age.
This was also the first time I was faced with having to present my art work to people other than my family and non-artistic friends. This was a vital learning experience that I have used every single day in my professional art career.
To present your work, and to then have that work critiqued by the incredible instructors
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