👋 Kelly Daley
Concept Artist & Illustrator
Kelly Daley is a dedicated concept artist and illustrator in the video game industry. From a young age, she knew art was her calling, a passion nurtured through years of bouncing between art colleges and self-study with art books and online resources. After earning a BFA in Concept Art for Game Development from the Academy of Art University and securing her first industry job before even graduating, Kelly now thrives as a full-time Senior Artist. She also finds immense joy in sharing art tips and tricks with aspiring artists on social media! P.S. Her kitty cat is named Sora!
Timeline
Easy Games
June 2023 - Present
Manticore Games Inc.
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
Overworld
May 2023 - Jul 2023
Wild Blue Studios
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
Hidden Leaf Games
Oct 2021 - Jun 2023
Brush Sauce Academy
Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
Senior Concept Artist
Conceptualizes all art-related assets such as characters, props, and environments for an unannounced project (TBA). Spear-heads the visual development of the project.
Contract Artist
Contract Artist
Contract Artist
Mid Concept Artist I
Produced extraordinary concepts for characters, creatures, skins, props, environments, and VFX. Illustrated 2D key art and painted in-game textures. Assisted in set dressing and lighting within Unreal Engine 5.
Art Instructor
Planned and recorded course material for character design and painting workshops. Concepted unique characters, props, and VFX, and translated them into illustrations.