Andrea Knapp

Student

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I am a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where I study Motion Graphics and Visual Effects. I utilize animation, graphic design, cinematography, 3D modeling, compositing techniques, and both digital and traditional illustration to create my work.

Work Experience

Andrea Knapp Commissions

Commission Artist

Create and illustrate portraits, tattoo designs, album covers, t-shirts and other requested designs.
January 2010 - Present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Boutique 208

Commission Artist

Provide the store with prints of artwork and help maintain store, ring up costumers, and open/close store.
January 2014 - Present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh Penguins

Motion Graphics Intern

September 2014 - Present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Einhorn Media Group

Motion Graphics Intern

I had the opportunity to work alongside professional designers while working on logo animations, vector illustrations, text animation, time remapping, particle simulation and concept development.
March 2014 - June 2014 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Education

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh

BS - Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Major

August 2012 - Present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Awards

The Art Institute National Poster Contest

3rd Place National Winner - Quarter Scholarship

2012

The Art Institute Regional Poster Contest

First Place Winner, Pittsburgh - Scholarship

2012

Skills

3D Modeling, Digital Image Manipulation, Digital Retouching, Stereoscopics, 3D Lighting And Texturing , Camera And Object Tracking, Color Correction, Concept Development, Digital Compositing, Digital Illustration, Particle Simulation, Rotoscoping, Storyboarding, Traditional Illustration, Video And Editing,

Gallery Show - "RAWartists" Show

I had the opportunity to take part in the RAWartists gallery show here in Pittsburgh, PA. It is a nationwide traveling show that touches in major cities all over the world. I was able to display my work, sell merchandise, and meet potential clients and other local artists.