Howdy, I'm David Chapura.
I’ve been studying art for my whole life and been working professionally for about seven years. I've worked for/on Powerhouse Animation, SCP 5k, Gothic Games, and Inklingwood Studios on games as an environment concept artist and illustrator. You can reach me at: davidchapura@gmail.com
Experience
Background Illustrator at Inklingwood Studios
July 2020 - Present
Created 50+ background illustrations for a point and click adventure game
Turned sketches into refined background drawings and paintings
Prepared and organized art assets to be ready for coloring and in-game use
Worked with art director to create cohesivity in art across all assets
Environment & Prop Concept Artist at Affray Interactive
January - December 2024
Created environment and prop concept art for a tactical horror FPS
Utilized 3D modeling software packages to augment 2D design
Iterated on designs based on feedback from the art director and peers
Worked with level design, environment, & prop departments to design for the game’s constraints
Key Art Illustrator at USC Interactive Media & Games Division
Spring 2020-2025
Worked with head of the department to create key art to advertise a variety of games at the annual Games Expo
Talked with the student game dev teams to understand their games and objectives
Created thumbnails that went through an iterative feedback process
Delivered properly formatted key art for print and digital marketing use
Environment Concept Artist at Powerhouse Animation
May 2021 - April 2022
Created environment concept art for a semi-realistic 3rd person action game
Worked with the art director to create consist designs following the constraints of the game documents
Used 3D with painting skills to create interior and exterior concept gameplay spaces
Concept Artist & Illustrator at Gothic Games
April 2021 - March 2022
Worked with art director and background lead to design key environments
Painted thumbnails for character illustrations
Concepted animations for parts of combat
