About Me

I’m a professional artist who specializes in illustration, character designer, graphic design, animation and voice-over acting. After earning my associates degree in graphic design, I went on to earn my BFA in film and animation from Rochester Institute of Technology. Post graduation I have created art for various media, including magazines, children’s books, print advertising, short films and a cartoon series. I specialize in creating fun illustrations of cartoon characters who can express a wide range a deep complicated emotions through clear facial expressions and strong poses. Whether it’s an existing character or a new I always work to bring a little magic to every creation. All of my work is created digitally in Photoshop, which is the program I use to do all of my sketching, inking, and coloring. I enjoy working with creative minds and embrace the opportunity to collaborate with professional Creative Directors and Art Directors. My education in design along with my passion for art, would be a great match with what you are looking for in an artist.

Linkedin page: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kovar-082369b0?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Education

2010-2012 Fingerlakes Community College *Associates Degree in Graphic arts  

2012-2016 Rochester Institue of Technology * *BFA In Film and Animation

Awards & Scholarships

2010 Travis-Nixon Scholarship Recipient

2010 Saundra Wheat-Burrough Memorial Scholarship.

junior film " Bugged out." selected for the 2015 SOFA honors show.

Thesis film " Hunt or be Hunted." selected for the 2016 SOFA honors show.

" Hunt or Be Hunted." featured in:

* ANNY: Animation Night New York short film festival.