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Some recent work from K. Sean Sullivan.
“Those Who Wish Me Dead”, currently in post-production. Directed by Taylor Sheridan, Starring Angelina Jolie.
The Nativity, for the 2019 Light The World Campaign, Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.
“The Other Side of Heaven 2”, Directed by Mitch Davis, Starring Christopher Gorham. Released in 2019.
Concept art for video games.
These works were in partnership with the drawings of Armand Serano. I colorized and worked up the final rendition for TRC family entertainment out of Malta.
THEA AWARDS
I have won three THEA Awards. THEA stands for Themed Entertainment Award that is presented by TEA, the Themed Entertainment Association.
Drawings done recently.
The Beauty and Beast drawing I just did this weekend. It is taken from the puzzle I did for Little Golden Book back in 1992. The other is a pencil portrait that I also did this weekend. It is Myles J. Lane. Interesting character from American history. Look him up.
Storyboarding for Film
I think it is important to be knowledgeable about filmmaking when one storyboards for film. In essence, the storyboard artist may be acting as the director, cinematographer, actor, editor, and even wardrobe, hair and makeup artist when drawing out the panels for storyboards. Of course, once done with the storyboards, the pros take it from there and apply their individual expertise, and take it to a much higher level. But if done well, those initial storyboards get things started in the right direction. If well done and sensitive to the art of filmmaking, those boards can communicate a vision, inspire, and motivate the creative leads on the film to reach their full potential of the film.
In order to try to draw up to this standard I have centered my studies on books such as THE WRITER’S JOURNEY by Christopher Vogler, SCREENPLAY by Syd Field, STORY by Robert McKee, SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder, and THE VISUAL STORY by Bruce Block (among others).
I have also studied books specifically about storyboarding such as FROM WORD TO IMAGE, by Marcie Begleiter, FRAMED INK by Marcos Mateu-Mestre, and DIRECTING THE STORY by Francis Glebas.
It also helps to have taken workshops with Bruce Block and France Glebas.
Storyboards
Storyboards are fun and challenging to draw. They often have to be drawn very quickly in order to be cost effective.
Storyboards
I am a freelance storyboard artist. I am available for hire for film, television, corporate, music videos, and commercials. I have experience in each of these areas.
I love to draw, and I love the art of filmmaking.
The ABC’s of Storyboarding
I have been storyboarding practically full time now for over 10 years. One of the most common questions posed to me when being hired is “how much does it cost?”. Well, I charge by the hour, and it all comes down to how many panels or frames can I draw in an hour? That depends on what the filmmaker wishes to accomplish with storyboards. I have been known to draw six or more panels per hour, but they are not very developed. They are simple and plain. They accomplish some things but not everything. If the client is satisfied with that, then it works out fine, and they wind up paying a very economical price. If they want to accomplish much more, then I can do two to four per hour. They are much better looking and say a lot more, but I can’t get as many done as quickly. Not only does it take more time to draw, but also to think about how they should best be composed. Make sense?
So, I have prepared this paper that breaks down some of the different things that can be accomplished in a storyboard drawing. I hope it will help potential clients decide how far they want me to go.
