Guy LateurNov 7, 2022
katerado

Hi Mastadon! My #introduction - I’m an illustrator/animator, currently Art Director at EA and have worked in mobile games for 11+ years. I am looking for my next work project!

Most of what I will share here is my personal work and exploration. I enjoy whimsical, stylized art that exaggerates everyday moments. I also love plein air painting in gouache. #gamedev #gameart #MastoArt #illustration

Portfolio: https://www.kateradoart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katerado/?hl=en

Kate Rado

Kate Rado
Nov 6, 2022 at 5:59pmWeb
Show threadkateradoNov 6, 2022
Thanks for the lovely comments everyone! Digging the positive vibe here and so many kind, talented people.
Show threadlashmanNov 6, 2022
@katerado it really is super-cozy here, isn't it? :) i've been around for like 5 years now and it's always been like that, except now there's so many more amazing people! 
Show threadkateradoNov 6, 2022
@lashman YES! Seems more about people lifting each other up vs tearing each other down. It’s refreshing.
Show threadlashmanNov 6, 2022

@katerado EXACTLY! :)

and the best part - reporting stuff here actually works, and mods are usually pretty quick to act too :) one of the reasons why fediverse managed to stay this positive this entire time

Show threadlashmanNov 6, 2022
@katerado hi there, good to see you around! :) hope you'll have a great time in the fediverse 
Show threadVertex RageNov 6, 2022
@katerado Hello there! Nice to meet you! Welcome to the fediverse :)
Show threadEmily ColinNov 6, 2022
@katerado I love your art…it’s just beautiful!
Show threadHollyHammerNov 6, 2022
@katerado WELCOME!!
Show threadMiedseNov 6, 2022
@katerado Your paintings look fantastic! 🤩
Show threadColleenCNov 6, 2022
@katerado beautiful work!
Show threadricardinhoNov 6, 2022
@katerado amazing work, welcome!
Show threadJMNov 6, 2022
@katerado I like your illustrations
Show threadAniNov 6, 2022
@katerado such amazing colors!!
Show threadTQ 🌌Nov 6, 2022
@katerado how nice, read in your profile you're also doing #pleinair! That's great, there are not many of us here, afaik.
Show threadkateradoNov 8, 2022
@TQ Nice to meet you! What medium do you do plein air with? It's honestly my happy place and has been a social outlet and coping mechanism for me the past few years.
Show threadTQ 🌌Nov 8, 2022
@katerado both acrylic paint and ink /watercolor. I enjoy acrylic paint way more, and I have worked there on a semi-abstract approach that makes me feel relaxed and enjoy the process.
With ink and watercolor I do (urban) sketching, which is not strictly the same, but it's close enough.
And you?
Show threadkateradoNov 8, 2022

@TQ That’s awesome! I haven’t done much in acrylic. I used to use watercolor/ink a lot more but these days I’m all about gouache. I’m starting to get comfortable with oils but haven’t used them for plein air yet. I think I’ve learned more about color, value, and composition from going out plein air than anything else. And I have a pretty good group that I go painting with here in the Bay Area so it’s also a great social outlet.

Just checked out your traditional work - awesome stuff!

Show threadTQ 🌌Nov 8, 2022
@katerado that sounds wonderful! I often wish I had a group of ppl to paint with here, but currently, I don't. I should try to find like-minded artists in the area, but it's not an easy task somehow.
Show threadCarl Schwan Nov 6, 2022
@katerado welcome 😃
Show threadsodapiggyNov 6, 2022
@katerado such beautiful colors and vibes! Love your art!!!
Show threadkateradoNov 7, 2022
@sodapiggy Thank you so much! Love your pixel art!
Show threadsodapiggyNov 7, 2022
@katerado omg thank you so much! You are too kind! ☺️
Show threadSriram "sri" Ramkrishna - 😼Nov 7, 2022
@katerado what lovely art!
Show threadGödel Escher Spock 🦿Nov 7, 2022
@katerado Beautiful work. Welcome to Mastodon!
Show threadTanner HearneNov 7, 2022

@katerado Hi Kate, welcome to Mastodon!

(As it so happens, we are actually hiring an Art Director! Here is the job posting with more info:
https://jobs.quantumspinstudios.com/art-director/en)

Show threadkateradoNov 7, 2022
@tanner Hi Tanner! Thank you for the warm welcome and for passing this listing along! I will definitely be applying for the role.
Show threadSam HoggNov 7, 2022
@katerado Love the stylisation in these!
Show threadkateradoNov 7, 2022
@thewhalergirl Thank you! Your work is wonderful as well!
Show threadOpenroomxyzNov 7, 2022
@katerado nice
Show threadEstherJonesNov 7, 2022
@katerado Oh these are beautiful
Show threadkateradoNov 7, 2022
@esther Thank you so much!
Show threadJoey TrimmerNov 8, 2022
@katerado Hey there! I was at EA years ago. Nice to connect with another AD in games!
Show threadkateradoNov 8, 2022
@joeytrimmer Hi Joey! Small games world. So nice to meet you!
Show threadfigmentpuddingNov 8, 2022
@katerado ooooo I LOVE your style! It feels like home.
Show threadTurley⚡️Nov 8, 2022
@katerado Welcome to the Fedi!! Glad to have you here 😊
Show threadNick ThornborrowNov 8, 2022
@katerado So happy to see you here at Mastodon too. Always inspiring to see your paintings on a timeline.
Show threadPhilippeNov 8, 2022
@katerado @katerado hiya! Do you know @mlledonut ?
Show threadRayn (they/them)Nov 12, 2022
@katerado These are absolutely stunning
Show threadkateradoNov 12, 2022
@RaynBug Thank you so much! 😊