About

Bio

Digital Artist
and Animator

I'm a Chicago-based artist with an affinity for simple, poignant design. Though I use primarily Photoshop and Illustrator, I have a deep familiarity with the current incarnations of most professional creative applications, ranging from After Effects to Dreamweaver, from 3D Studio MAX to Flash.

I enjoy creating many forms of art, but my passions include character animation (both 3D and 2D), logo design, web design, and illustration.

I'm available for freelance work, especially that which involves logo design or illustration. Feel free to contact me with any commission requests.

A little more on my background: I was born in Springfield, Illinois, and attended college at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago, where I obtained a BA in Media Arts and Animation. My graduating demo reel won my class' MA&A Best in Show award at the bi-annual Portfolio Show in Winter of 2003. Shortly thereafter, I was hired at WMS Gaming, Inc., where I currently hold the position of a Core Artist.

Client Testimonials

"My experience with Marshall Bock was outstanding... I think he's got a bright and successful future ahead of him. It was a very pleasing experience to work with him and we would definitely use him in the future if the need arises."
Jeremy Bouchard
Heroes Only
"Marshall is a true craftsman, able to achieve outstanding work in several different mediums. As a digital artist, Marshall is fluid and efficient. As a traditional artist, he is creative and vastly talented."
Chad Hawks
Chateau Grrr
"My web site is the first impression my customers get, and if it looks unprofessional, then it is a reflection of my work. With Marshall’s expertise and artistic vision, the site now has the look and feel needed to attract new customers."
Matthew Fitzsimons
Complete Automated Solutions

RÉsumÉ

Experience

Education

The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, IL(08.00 - 12.03) BA in Media Arts and Animation (Focus on Computer Animation)
ArtInstitutes.edu/Chicago

Cumulative GPA: 3.7 / 4.0

Matriculated: August 2000

Graduated: December 2003


Internship

Gold Skeleton Pictures, Chicago, IL(01.03 - 12.03) GoldSkeleton.com

Position: Intern

Responsibilities: Storyboards and Animatics; 2D Tweening and Cleanup; Pencil Tests; Rough Posing; 3D Animatics and Visualizations

Skills Attained: Increased understanding of directorial concerns, such as staging, silhouettes, and mood; Ability to work quickly and efficiently on products of all genres and media; Familiarity with X-sheets and timing


Employment

WMS Gaming, Inc., Chicago, IL(03.04 - Current) WMS.com

Position: Core Artist

Responsibilities: 2D/3D stills and animation, using most major programs, including but not limited to 3D Studio MAX, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, and Particle Illusion

Skills Attained: Ability to communicate with other groups efficiently; Operate under stringent deadlines; Complete multiple revisions, usually vastly different from the originals; Proficiency in many of the major industry applications


Freelance

Peace on Earth Film Festival, Chicago, IL(05.08) PeaceOnEarthFilmFestival.org

Objective: Recreate a logo for use in both print and animated media

Tools Used: Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, After Effects


Chateau Grrr, Chicago, IL(02.08) ChateauGrrr.com

Objective: Create a logo for a new gothic- and Hallowe'en-themed social networking site

Tools Used: Graphite and Paper, Flash


Complete Automated Solutions, Chicago, IL(01.08) CompleteAutomatedSolutions.com

Objective: Redesign a website for an automation engineer's small business

Tools Used: Photoshop, Dreamweaver


Heroes Only Comics & Games, LLC, Cheyenne, WY(08.07) HeroesOnly.net

Objective: Create an iconic superhero image for the logo of a new comic book shop

Tools Used: Graphite and Paper, Photoshop, Illustrator


Fly by Night, Condom Co., Chicago, IL(10.04) FlyByNightCondoms.com

Objective: Design a series of t-shirt graphics for a fictional, farcical condom company

Tools Used: Photoshop, Illustrator


Applications

  • 3D Studio MAX
  • After Effects
  • Coda
  • Dreamweaver
  • Flash
  • Illustrator
  • Maya
  • Paint Shop Pro
  • Painter
  • Particle Illusion
  • Photoshop
  • and more...

Office Skills

  • Excel
  • Keynote
  • Outlook
  • Pages
  • PowerPoint
  • Word