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Justin Bechtold
Justin Bechtold
Storyteller and Visual Developer
Idaho, United States

Summary

I’m Justin Bechtold - a storyteller and visual developer. I create artwork for an array of projects and productions.

I created ZoTEAaC - a Zodiac Themed Boba Tea & Art Trailer. Catch more info at www.zoteaac.com and @zoteaac socials.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my work.

Skills

StorytellingDrawingPaintingIllustrationBook Cover IllustrationWatercolorsDigital PaintingConcept ArtCreative WritingTraditional ArtArt DirectionCharacter DesignLeadershipTeam ManagementSelf-managementTeamworkTeachingTutoringVisual Development

Software proficiency

Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
Corel Painter
Corel Painter
Sculptris
Sculptris
Premiere
Premiere
After Effects
After Effects
Procreate
Procreate
Blender
Blender
SketchBook Pro
SketchBook Pro
3DCoat
3DCoat

Productions

    • TV Production
      Good Omens Parody
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Graphic Artist
    • Company
      The Hillywood Show
    • Movie
      The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Animator and Illustrator
    • Company
      Lennexe Films
    • TV Production
      The Umbrella Academy Parody
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      Graphic Artist
    • Company
      The Hillywood Show
    • TV Production
      Supernatural Parody 2
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Graphic Artist
    • Company
      The Hillywood Show
    • TV Production
      Stranger Things Parody
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      Scenic Artist
    • Company
      The Hillywood Show
    • TV Production
      Sherlock Parody
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Artist
    • Company
      The Hillywood Show

Experience

  • Creator / Owner / Manager at ZOTEAAC LLC (Boba Tea and Art)
    January 2022 - Present

    - Creator / Owner / Manager of ZOTEAAC LLC

    - ZOTEAAC LLC is a Boba Tea and Art Trailer serving Zodiac themed drinks and artwork.

    - Check www.zoteaac.com and @zoteaac socials for more info and news

  • Sketch Artist at The Walt Disney Company
    December 2019 - December 2020

    - Disney Cast Member at Disneyana on Main Street, Disneyland

    - Created Artwork of Disney Characters for Guests and guided Guests through the transaction process

    - Worked with the Sketch Artist Team on Character Template Projects and Order Management

  • Merchandise/Retail Cast Member at The Walt Disney Company
    February 2019 - December 2019

    - Disney Cast Member for DCA Stores

    - Worked at DCA Store Locations: Opening and Closing, Special/Holiday Events

  • Freelance Storyteller and Visual Developer at Justin Bechtold
    United States of America
    August 2016 - Present

    - Poster Illustrator for "The Prey" (Film): Lennexe Films (Aug 2019 - June 2022)

    - Opening and Ending Credit Artist and Animator "The Prey" (Film) - Visual Developer, Illustrator: Lennexe Films (Aug 2019 - June 2022)

    - Artist and Cast Member for film production - The Hillywood Show (2009 - Present)

    - Self-published work "Fliggity Flack" - Author and Illustrator (Feb 2016 - Feb 2017)

    - Illustrator for automotive design - Creating illustrations of vehicles for clients (Oct 2016 - Mar 2015)

    - Publication of Artwork in "World of Warcraft Tribute" - UDON Entertainment and Blizzard Entertainment (2013)

  • Scare Actor at The Haunted World
    September 2021 - October 2022

    - Scare Performance Actor

    - Slider (Scare Stunt)

    - Entertained Guests with Scares on a 35 Acre Attraction

    - Designed and created costume character for performance

  • Crew Member at Boot Hill (Seasonal Attraction)
    October 2009 - October 2019

    - Worked production, construction, visual development, logo/merchandise creations, acting

    - Credited and Featured in Documentary Film "Epic Home Haunts"

    - Event donations to Choc Hospital

    - Slider (Scare Stunt)

    - Designed and created costume character for performance

  • Art Instructor at Palette Station
    United States of America
    September 2015 - August 2016

    - Taught art fundamentals at Studio and After School Programs

    - Created an art curriculum

    - Handled payments

    - Responsible for closing tasks - cleaning and locking up studio

  • TA Digital Painting at Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD)
    Laguna Beach, United States of America
    January 2014 - May 2014

    - Teacher's Assistant for photoshop instruction, digital painting techniques and portfolio critiques