Video
Initially, I was going to make a specifically targeted YouTube Channel, but I decided to instead just start posting videos about the things that interest me. So it’s not going to be exclusively about Writing or Art.
About Me
This is my writing site and blog.
Writer and Artist
Free to pursue my own goals
Sheffield Abella spent his youth overseas in places like Japan and Guam as a military brat. He returned stateside for college. Sheff has spent the past several years as an artist and teacher. He went back to college to earn his Masters degree and was reminded once again of his love for the written word. He began writing again and Liz Crimson represents his first published effort.
My Portfolio-
- I started teaching in 2004
- I stopped teaching in 2019
- Freelance Illustration and Design since 1996
- Former In-house Artist and Designer
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Working Process
I believe in systems over goals.
Conceive the Story
01.Get Inspired/Get Triggered
I like to take my idea as far as I can when the inspiration hits me. When properly motivated, it doesn’t feel like work.
Plotting
02.I enjoy the process
I believe in systems over goals. I enjoy tweaking my processes and making them more efficient.
Writing
03.Marathon or Sprint
When I’m happy with my plot, I can race to the finish. But I like to work at a pace where I can savor the journey.
My Skills
Stuff I'm good at.
REQUIRED SKILLS
English
Typing
Conceptual Problem Solving
Atention too Detail
CREATIVE SKILLS
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Resume
This stuff is out of order, but does it really matter? It's in the past.
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Jan 2014- Dec 2014Classes Taught:
- Digital Rendering
- Ideation & Process
- Graphic Design 2
Kizzang LLC Las Vegas, NV
Oct 2014 – Mar 2017Senior Artist
Main Responsibilities: Produce graphics and illustration for various game symbols in a slot machine platform for using original assets or client supplied artwork.- Illustration
- Design
- Identity/Branding
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
2019 - 2020 | 2004 - 2010Instructor | Game Design
A Partial List of Classes Taught:- Life Drawing,
- Advanced Life Drawing,
- Character Design,
- Character Ideation,
- Digital/Web Portfolio.
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online
2016 - 2019Instructor | Game Design
Classes Taught: Life Drawing, Advanced Life Drawing, Character Design, Advanced Illustration for Production. A Partial List of Classes Taught:- Life Drawing,
- Advanced Life Drawing,
- Character Design,
- Advanced Illustration for Production.
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Testimonials
These people like me. They really like me!
Joe McGuffin - Creative Director
"Although I indicate that I managed Sheff directly at Synapse Technologies, our personal and professional relationship is much more than just that experience.
Sheff and I attended Art Center together and have been good friends ever since. His talent, dedication to his craft, and work ethic have always been standout and are the reasons why I’ve involved him in numerous projects and would work with him again in a heartbeat. Having his know-how and talent on a project would elevate the quality of that project and the process of completing that work would be all the more enjoyable due to his participation.
I highly recommend Sheff and look forwards to any future opportunities to work with him again! "
Via LinkedIn
Sam Robbins - UX/UI at Boss Fight Entertainment
"It is my pleasure to give this amazing Instructor my recommendation as it was due to his dedication and introduction of new ways of thinking about illustration that I was able to advance my skills and pursue my artistic goals. His attention to detail and understanding of his craft enables Sheff to be a great teacher. "
Via LinkedIn
Milo Duffin, Creative Director | Sr Art Director
"Sheff is an amazing and talented artist. His ability to work in a variety of mediums and the versitility of style is out of this world. I met him over 10 years ago and have worked with him as a freelancer, supervisor and co-worker. I have never been unhappy with his work or ethics. "
Via LinkedIn
Milan Petrovich, VP ILAC Higher Education
"I am extremely pleased to be able to recommend Sheffield Abella. During my years at The Art Institute of Las Vegas, no other instructor impressed me as much with his dedication to quality and commitment to bringing out excellence in the classroom. Sheffield is an excellent instructor as well as an incredibly talented artist. "
Via LinkedIn
Michael Halvorson, Scientist Inventor Product Design Specialist
"Sheff is a fantastic artist, and he is open to the world around him. He is consistent and can work under a schedule and dead line which many artists find not to be that exciting. His attention to detail is second to none and of course his creativity brings something more to the task at hand. I will in the future offer Sheff more work and hope that he has the time to address our needs. Oh and he is a good guy, that makes it all worth the effort of working with him. "
Via LinkedInI made these logos back when people were hiring me to do logos.
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