Wala Alhadad Portfolio
Wala M. Alhadad
Address: 1624 Willow Lake Ln. San Jose, CA
E-mail: wala_hadad@yahoo.com
Tel: 415-837-8424
Profile
Self motivated to complete any concept art project from beginning to end with superior knowledge of cinematic art design and direction. Excel at working independently and in teams. Focused on working hard on time-consuming projects.
Work experience
Instructor
Ex`pression College For Digital Arts, San Jose, CA (2014-Present)
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Teaching classes for Animation and Game art programs:
Figure drawing, Digital painting, Design basics, and Concept art
Concept artist & Set Designer
Aranim Media factory, Amman, Jordan (2010)
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Designed background concepts and war assets for social game "Tribe Wars" (Facebook Platform)- Published via Aranim Online Portal
Concept Artist, Matte Painter & Texture Artist
Rubicon Group Holding, Amman, Jordan (2003-2008)
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Illustrated concept art for animated series "Ben and Izzy"
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Illustrated backgrounds for animated series "Ben and Izzy"
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Designed characters for animated series "Ben and Izzy"
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Painted texture for characters of animated series "Ben and Izzy", and educational animated short "Starfish"
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Made matte paintings for animated series "Ben and Izzy"
Concept Artist, Matte Painter & Texture Artist
Nassons Entertainment Studios, Amman, Jordan (2006-2008)
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Designed location concept art for game "Crossroads" (PC/Xbox360)- Published by Roundhouse Entertainment Canada
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Painted textures for levels and objects of game "Crossroads"
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Made matte paintings of maps and skies for game "Crossroads"
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Illustrated poster art for game "Crossroads"
Honors
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Artist of the Month-ImagineFX (2014)
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Nominated and selected for the annual spring show, Academy of Art University (2014-2013- 2012- 2011)
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My concept art "Waves of conflict" was selected for Expose`6 book- Ballistic Publishing (2008)
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My matte painting "City on the beach" was selected for Expose`4 book- Ballistic Publishing (2006)
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My digital painting "Butterflies queen" was selected for Painter book- Ballistic Publishing (2006)
Skills
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Photoshop
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Oil Painting
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Concept illustration for Animation and Game in various styles
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Detailed design sheet for 3D modeling
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Set and Layout design
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3D computer programs & 3D artist`s POV
Status
Citizen of the United States
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Academy of Art University/ Visual Development, MFA
San Francisco, CA (2011-2013)