Poppy Kitsune Helt

I want to learn everything I can about anything art related. I have experience with both digital and traditional disciplines. From Photoshop to painting, digital sculpting to color matching, I always want to learn and make more. I love Japan, pop culture, cats, and anything sweet. My calling in life (not just a "job") is to be an artist. I enjoy both 2D and 3D design. 

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​I am also unapologetically authentic. If you want someone creative who will ask questions, will speak up, and not be a "yes" man, then you've come to the right place. I have a lifetime of creating art and diving into niche subjects with a passion; in doing so I've met many industry experts in a surprisingly wide variety of fields. I share my knowledge and excitement with others because I want to make the best and coolest thing possible for the audience/fans.

My stats:

2D skills - Print and digital designer for over a decade professionally, including everything from creating new dielines, color callouts/turns, photoshop work, mood boards, mockups, etc (standard graphic design stuff). Besides that, I have been painting and crafting my entire life; so I know some interesting tips, tricks, materials, and techniques that others may not. I have an AA in Graphic Design as well.

3D skills - When COVID hit and I was laid off, I went back to school; this time for 3D design. I am confident with both physical and digital sculpting, and I thoroughly enjoy texturing as well as getting assets game or production ready. I specialize in getting stuff done very fast, but I can also slow down and add polish.

I have worked in roles such as: Principal Designer, Senior Packaging Designer, 3D artist, 2D artist, and production artist roles. Often I end up being the person who can just go between most or all of the art departments to put out fires; because I know a bit about everything and I am not afraid to ask questions.

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See me nerd out about the Saga Pop!'s I helped create here. 

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Skills include: 3D modeling, 3D sculpting, 3D printing, texturing, creating UV's, character design, retopology, concept art, photography, photo manipulation, creating dielines, and color callouts (pantone color picking and matching for products), vector artwork, digital and traditional mock-ups, layout, printing effects, digital and traditional painting, and logo design. I am proficient on both Mac and PC.

 

Programs used: Adobe CS/CC (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator), Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Iray, Unreal 5 Engine, Procreate, Marmoset Toolbag, Microsoft Office, Trello, Photon workshop, and Chitubox. I am proficient on both PC and Mac platforms.

BONUS DAMAGE!

Larian Studios booth volunteer: PAX East and PAX West 2022-2025
Basic Spanish - 3 quarters
Basic Japanese - 1 quarter
Archery (traditional recurve) 
Painting
Sticker creation
3D printing (Anycubic Photon S and Elgoo Mars 3)