Dimitri van Wezel
@dimitrivanwezel
Experienced game artist and art director
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated game artist and art director with over 20 years of experience in the gaming and illustration industries. My journey began as a game artist at Davilex Games, where I honed my skills in 2D and 3D art. Over the years, I have worked with notable clients such as Disney and Valvoline, creating engaging art for various projects.
My role at Wooga GmbH as a senior game artist allowed me to work on projects like Diamond Dash and June’s Journey, where I focused on character art, environment art, and UI design.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Teacher
Soepel Kunstschule Berlin
Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)
Taught concept art, focusing on general drawing and painting theories, as well as character and environment art. Responsible for art directing and game art for notable clients like Disney and Valvoline Oil.
Senior Game Artist
Wooga GmbH
Jun 2012 - Jun 2024 (12 years)
Worked as a senior game artist and concept artist on several projects, including Diamond Dash and June’s Journey. Contributed to environment art, character art, UI, and mentored interns and juniors.
Illustration Guest Lecturer
National College of Art & Design
Aug 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 5 months)
Taught book illustration as a guest lecturer during a week-long project for first-year students. Worked as a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist for Leo Burnett advertising.
Game Artist / Graphic Designer
Lunagames / AtoBe
May 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Created mobile game art for Lunagames. Responsible for graphic design and concept illustrations for various outings and apps for AtoBe.
Game Artist
Davilex Games
Sep 1999 - Mar 2002 (2 years 6 months)
Served as a UI, 2D, and 3D artist for several titles including Europa Racer, USA Racer, Beach King, Stunt Racer, and Knight Rider. Contributed to the visual development and implementation of game assets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Schoolism
Course Completion, Digital Art
2018 - 2019
Completed courses in Colour and Light by Nathan Fawkes and Fundamentals of Lighting by Sam Nielson. Enhanced understanding of advanced artistic principles and techniques in digital painting.
Willem de Kooning Art Academy
Bachelor, illustration and painting
1988 - 1995
Studied illustration and painting, focusing on developing artistic skills and theoretical knowledge in both fields. Gained a comprehensive understanding of various art techniques and their applications.
RSG Scheldemondt Vlissingen
Highschool Diploma, General Studies
1981 - 1988
Completed high school education, building foundational knowledge across various subjects. Prepared for further academic pursuits and developed essential learning skills.
Availability
Location
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Website
dm3.artstation.comPortfolio
dm3.artstation.comSocial media
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