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RUQAIYA SURURY
B.Des Animation & VFX
Concept Artist
Environment Developer
Character Designer
Hey! I am Ruqaiya Surury
And creative is basically my middle name!
I am a driven artist pursuing Bachelor of Design in Animation and VFX.
With a strong focus on concepts, ideations and a keen eye for detail, my core
strengths lie in concept design, environment building, and character design, allowing
me to craft rich narratives that resonate with initial concepts & audiences.
As a multimedia artist, I skillfully combine various art forms to enhance my work &
projects, I am innovative & solution driven which helps me to navigate through
challenges with ease. I thrive in entrepreneurial environments and eager to
collaborate with others to push the boundaries of my craft.
My passion, hunger and curiosity for art & design drives my commitment to
continuous learning and growth.
Education
B.Des Animation & VFX
2022 - 2026
Artemisia College of Art & Design
Indore, M.P
Softwares
Experience
Adobe Photoshop Intern Nov 2022 - Dec 2026
Artoxyshell Art Gallary
Adobe Illustrator
Assisting Artists in creating artworks
Clip Studio Paint Making Artworks according to client’s needs
Storyboard Pro
Concept Artist Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
DreamCatcher- A Short Film
Exploring & setting art styles for the film.
Building the world the story is set in.
Painting visually apealing backgrounds
Enviroment Artist sept 2024 - oct 2024
Blob Buster- A Video Game
world building for the game
Painting Backgrounds
Designing Assets
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DreamCatcher
A Short Film
DreamCatcher - A Short Film
SET DESIGN
Inspiration
Home to a witch in disguise who sells
artifacts at her small shop for a living by day
and makes magical dream catchers for
struggling kids by night
Color Keys
Character
By Sneha Kumari,
Team member
EXPLORATION
The key features I
kept in mind while
designing this set
were the shape
language in
accordance with the
character.
The design conveys
strength without
appearing naive,
reflecting her drive to
help troubled kids. I
incorporated squares
and cylinders with a hint
of triangles to symbolize
ambition
DreamCatcher - A Short Film
DreamCatcher - A Short Film
EXPLORATION The use of
cylinders and
curves in the
design clearly
conveys that the
witch's motives are
good.
DreamCatcher - A Short Film
BACKGROUND PAINTING
This space is where the main action takes
place, and it also serves as the master
background. which reveals the space the
character is working in.
DreamCatcher - A Short Film
These are the secondary backgrounds
used in the film, showcasing various parts
of the house.
Blob Buster
A Video Game Project
Game - Th Game Project
ENVIRONMENT CONCEPTS
AREA 1
This is where the underground world begins. This
place is filled with traps and pointy shapes that
serve as obstacles. The lighting is dim, with an
orange gradient at the bottom indicating lava.
Game - Th Game Project
ENVIRONMENT CONCEPTS
AREA 2
This area is where the underground
creatures have built a habitat. It resembles a
cavern, a world beneath our feet.
Game - Th Game Project
ENVIRONMENT CONCEPTS
AREA 2
This is the final area of the level, where the
character must avoid falling into the acid
pools.
Game - Th Game Project
CONTROL BUTTONS
Character Design
Character Study & Developments
CHARACTER CONCEPT - DAN
Dan Petro
Character Name
Dan Petro
Age
35 - 40
Inspiration
Jack The Ripper
Character Description
He is charismatic and sarcastic, with no morals to
speak of. He revels in making others suffer for his
own amusement, feeling no guilt in the process.
Lacking any sense of higher purpose, he’ll do
whatever it takes to survive
Poses
EXPLORATION
Expressions
CHARACTER CONCEPT - AIDEN
Character Name
Aiden
Age
25-27
Inspiration
Dragon Sea Slug
Character Description
Mischievous and sneaky, he has a sharp sense of
humor and is responsible when it matters. He’d
take a bullet for you but would never admit he
cares. Lacking a clear purpose, he drifts aimlessly
but if he ever finds one, he becomes unstoppable.
CHARACTER CONCEPT - RAJNI
Character Name
Rajni
Age
20 - 25 years
Inspiration
Goldfish
Character Description
A gay classical dancer, he proudly embraces his
identity and doesn’t let society's toxicity affect
him. Using his art to express himself, he performs
with elegance and grace, showcasing his true self
to the world.
Illustrations
Illustrations & Art Style Studies
ART STYLE STUDY
The Breadwinner (series)
ART STYLE STUDY
Steven Universe
ART STYLE STUDY
Disenchantment
GLASS FLASK CRYSTAL SWORD BRONZE LANTERN
Illustration - Material Study Illustration - Material Study Illustration - Material Study
GOLD PLATED TRUMPET EVELYN
Illustration - Material Study Illustration - Inspired Character
EXPLORATIONS The study of dividing landscapes into positive and negative
spaces and understanding their interaction to create intriguing
Two Tones composition
.
EXPLORATIONS A value study of different backgrounds helps understand depth and
local and global values within a composition. By analyzing the
Value Study variations in light and dark.
EXPLORATIONS Studying anatomy, curves, and proportions of the human body
Anatomy allows me to manipulate these elements to convey a character's
mood and personality effectively.
CONNECT WITH ME
E-mail: ruqaiyasurury@gmail.com
Instagram: @ruqaiya_Surury
