R I C H A R D R U B Y • V I S U A L F X • A R T I S T
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Professional Expertise:
• 25 years Professional Experience in the Commercial, Creative Arts, Stage and Theater
• Expertise in Scenics, Set Design, Set Construction, Props Fabrication, 3D Miniatures, Sculpting, Murals, Backdrops
• Expertise in Airbrush, Visual Effects, Illustration and Hand-Painted Illustration
• Extensive Experience in Theatrical Lighting, Production Design, Staging Construction
• Extensive Experience in Day-to-Day Operations, meeting Deadlines and achieving Client’s Needs
• Proficient in all forms of Artistic Media, Liquid Latex, Latex, Acrylic, Gouache, Oils, Clay, Wood, Metal, PVC,
Extruded Polystyrene- Styrofoam, Various Adhesives, and Solvents
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Successful Attributes:
• Seamless Work Ethic
• Strong Leadership
• Self-Motivated
• Initiative-Driven
• Multi-Talented
• Dependable
• Trustworthy
• Team Player
• Person of Integrity
• Skilled Communicator
R I C H A R D R U B Y
8629 Sherwood Park Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Direct – 702-927-6257
Studio – 702-658-9362
rick@rubyillustration.com
www.rubyillustration.com
R I C H A R D R U B Y
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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THEATRICAL PRODUCTION / STAGING and OPERATIONS
Overture Records – Art Director, Stage and Lighting Tech, Photographer ~ 1989-2004
• Design and Manage Live Stage Events and Productions, Sets, Backdrops, Props
•CD-Illustration and Design, CD-cover Photography
Live Stage Shows: Bon Jovi, Sponge, The Coors, Corey Hart, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, Esham, Walls of Jericho
Media: CD’s, Ad Campaigns, Merchandise, Trade Magazines, Promotional Materials
Display Group – Art Director, Artist, Props Technician ~ 1998-2000
Direction of: Set Design and Construction, Scenic Design and Paint, Sculpting Design and Props
•Transformed convention rooms into visual illusions of client’s desired theme utilizing various props, backdrops, special
Effects- Lighting and fog
Clients: Coca-Cola, Forbes, Moen, Motown Records, Michigan Bell, NBA, Detroit Actors Guild, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Edison,
Faygo, Unique Restaurant Corporation, DOW
Fillmore Theater (formerly State Theater) – Props Technician, Lighting Tech Support, Spot Operator ~ 1993-1999
Shows: David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Allman Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Doobie Brothers, House of Pain, Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Smashing Pumpkins, Rob Zombie, The Pretenders, The Cranberries, The Counting Crows, Primus, Beastie Boys, George Thorogood,
Sonic Youth, Skinny Puppy, The Cult, Siouxie and The Banshees, Iggy Pop, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Motorhead …
Detroit Actors Guild ( Gem Theater ) – Props Technician, Scenic Artist ~ 1993-1999
Shows: “Forever Plaid”, “Rudy Coby”, “All Night Strut”, “Taj Mahal”, “Bruce Coburn”, “Alexander Zonejck”
Strand Theatre – Scenic Artist and Props Manager ~ 1993
Show: “Woody Guthrie Show”
R I C H A R D R U B Y
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION – ART DIRECTION / SPECIAL FX ARTIST / ILLUSTRATOR
Illuminations Production Company – Art Direction and Design, Visual FX Artist, Props Technician ~ 1987-1998
•Sets, Scenics, Miniatures, Cell Animation, Stop-Motion Animation
•Styrofoam Sculpting, Construction and Installation
Clients: Chevrolet
GMC Truck
Goodyear
Universal Pictures – “Darkman”
Renaissance Pictures – “The Evil Dead”, “Lunatics”, “Evil Dead II”, “Army of Darkness”
Excalibur Pictures – “Mosquito”, “Wendigo”
New Line Cinema – “The Advent”
Howard Zeem Productions – “Flesh Gordon and the Cosmic Cheerleaders”
ABC-Broadcast Company – WLLZ-Radio
Advertising Agencies: BBDO, Mars, Campbell-Ewald, O’Green & Co., W.B. Donor
Weekly Entertainment News Publications – Illustrator ~ 1993-2001
•Cover Story Art, Editorial, Spot Illustration, Logo Design
Publications: Metro Times, Columbus Guardian, Orlando Weekly, Colorado Independent, Sacramento News, Santa Cruz Weekly
Bolger + Battle – Art Illustration ~1987-1998
•Corporate Conventions 3D Displays, Character Development and Design, Illustration
Clients: DOW, Aquatech, Norwegian Caribbean Cruise Lines
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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ART / ILLUSTRATION 1997~Present
Ruby Illustration – CEO, Muralist, Illustrator, Airbrush-Artist, Set Design, Set Construction, Props Technician, Styrofoam-Sculptor, •Visual FX-Designer, Custom, Hand-Painted Murals, Trompe L’oeil, Faux-Finishes, Mural Restoration
Clients: Chevrolet
GMC Truck
Goodyear
Universal Pictures – “Darkman”
Renaissance Pictures – “Evil Dead”, “Evil Dead II”, “Army of Darkness”, Tarantula”
Excalibur Pictures – “Mosquito”, “Wendigo”
New Line Cinema – “The Advent”
Howard Zeem Productions – “Flesh Gordon and the Cosmic Cheerleaders”
ABC-Broadcast Company – WLLZ-Radio
Advertising Agencies: BBDO, Mars, Campbell-Ewald, O’Green & Co., W.B. Donor, Bolger& Battle
Commercial and Residential: Amazing Johnathan
Norbert Aleman
Crazy Girls
La Cage
K.H.N. Enterprises
Encore Group
Amore Lingerie – Venetian – Jackie Atkinson
Southern Highlands Architect – Kenny Ky Kyndell
Big Town Mechanical
Yack Construction
World Market Center – Chrysanthe Sawyer
Zappia Fine Antiques
Gail Weiss Interiors
Fine Things Interiors
Adams Brothers Interiors
Ace’s Bar & Grill
Lino’s Pizza & Subs
Clark County School District
Wallin Elementary School
Nate Mack Elementary School
Andrew W. Mitchell Elementary School
Evelyn Stuckey Elementary School
Estes McDoniel Elementary School
Doris French Elementary School
Dell Robison Middle School