Summary
Andrew Sebastian Kwan is a Canadian-Chinese illustrator and writer. He graduated from Max the Mutt College of Animation and Design in Toronto, Canada with a Diploma for Illustration in Sequential Art. Andrew wrote and illustrated his first creator-owned comic book series, GEL funded through Kickstarter in 2017 and illustrated the graphic novel, THE GRAVEYARD WARS with Ablaze Publishing in 2020.
Outside of publishing, Andrew has also completed graphic design projects for the Department of Physical Therapy, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, the PARKS CANADA ORIGINAL clothing brand and is co-owner and illustrator for the app PT HELPER. He enjoys creating alternative movie posters and his design for Jordan Peele’s film GET OUT was featured in the New York Times.
Andrew lives in Toronto and continues to draw inspiration from his wide range of life-long loves of film, comics and anime to create thrilling, diverse and original stories in genre. Andrew is represented by Brenna English-Loeb at Transatlantic Literary Agency.
Skills
Software proficiency
Productions
- TV ProductionTotal Drama Revenge of the Island
- Year2012
- RoleProduction Assistant
- CompanyFresh TV
Experience
- CEO at Andrew Sebastian Kwan Art Inc.Toronto, CanadaDecember 2015 - Present
- Design alternative movie posters
- Develop eye-catching artistic illustrations based on pop culture films, TV, characters, etc.
- Write pitches and proposals for original comics and graphic novels
- Complete graphic novel scripts for original graphic novels
- Develop page layouts that tell a sequential story for comics and graphic novels
- Manage online storefronts hosted by Etsy and BigCartel
- Order fulfillment from online storefronts
- Work with printers to manufacture high quality poster prints and books
- Social media operations (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Create and manage email newsletters detailing newly created art, product releases, shop sales and promotions, event appearances, etc.
- Booth and sales operations at fan events/conventions; create display materials, set up and take-down booth displays and equipment, manage inventory, serve customers at checkout, etc
- Work with client briefs to create commissioned graphics, artwork, and illustrations that meet each client's individual needs. - Art Director at Nanomyte ProductionsToronto, CanadaApril 2014 - August 2016
- Discuss and coordinate visuals with director and art team on the animated short film "INJECTION"
- Manage schedules and delivered assets created by background artist and color artist.
- Develop character designs
- Create storyboards
- Create character key frames
- Illustrate promotional art (posters, t-shirts, postcards, etc)
- Layout print-ready book file for "Injection" graphic novel. - Freelance Graphic Designer at University of TorontoToronto, CanadaJanuary 2014 - October 2021
- Create misc visual materials for research departments.
- Create print ready logo files for promotional products and materials (mugs, keychains, pins, water bottles, etc)
- Design marketing materials (flyers, brochures, display banners, etc)
- Video editing for graduation ceremonies and alumni interviews - Character Designer at Those Awesome GuysJanuary 2015 - January 2016
- Create and design character models for the video game Move or Die
- Provide 2D character models with assets sorted into layers for animation. - Designer at Parks CanadaToronto, CanadaApril 2015 - September 2015
- Graphic Designer and illustrator
- Create designs for Parks Canada clothing line
- Follow briefs and revision notes provided by art director
- Deliver high-definition PSD and AI files ready for screen-printing