As an idealist my goal is to create emotionally driven stories and spaces. Using my understanding of lighting, color, and perspective I create environments with complex moods for readers and players to immerse themselves within. I have technical skills and training in industry-standard graphic design applications as well as a background in both traditional and digital art mediums.
My core values are based around empathy, compassion, growth, and healing. The human experience is unique and uncertain, and I believe art is how we can help each other through our most difficult times. By creating stories and games, we can share our perspectives and experiences and connect in a way unlike any generation before and I want to be a part of that positive change. To me, art cannot exist without the depth of humanity and so I am firmly against the use of generative AI.
I love all types of storytelling but especially comic books, visual novels, and video games. These interests lead me to explore all the different ways that people can experience stories, and eventually to the art and technology field. My personal goals grew alongside my skillsets from traditional art to digital and 3D art. Professionally, I want to further my interest in the game development field and work with a team to create something special.
Sept 2022 - May 2025
Multimedia Production | Lethbridge Polytechnic
Multimedia Production - Diploma
ILLUSTRATION
3D MODELING
ENVIRONMENTAL STORYTELLING
CHARACTER DESIGN
GAME DEVELOPMENT
WRITING
VOICE ACTING
EDUCATION
GROWTH MINDSET
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Jan 2025 - Present
Simulacrum Interactive | Online Remote
3D Graphic Artist - Intern
Apr 2022 - Present
Candy.Cosmonaut | Online Remote
Digital Illustrator - Freelance
shayden.coburn@gmail.com
candycosmonaut.com
