ABOUT
I started my career working with British comedians The Mighty Boosh, creating visual effects and helping develop the look of their TV series. Soon after this, I found myself in the commercials art department at the world-renowned visual effects studio MPC. There I worked primarily as a digital matte painter but also helped directors develop ideas by creating mood boards, designs, and concept art.
Since leaving MPC in 2014 I have been working as a freelancer where I combine my skills. I feel equally at home working as a digital illustrator or as a visual effects/concept artist on a Hollywood production.
CONTACT
Currently based in Stockholm Sweden.
UK +44 (0) 7883 095 485
SE +46 (0) 737 177 334
contact@adamleary.com
CV
CURRENT - FREELANCE
DIGITAL MATTE PAINTER / CONCEPT ARTIST
April 2017 - Current
Clients include Universal, MPC, Axis, Framestore, Freefolk, Honda, FMA Le Bureau, Swiss.
Notable Projects:
Wicked Part 1 and 2 - Universal - Role Concept Artist
The Alienist - Netflix series - Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
The Crown Season 3 - Netflix series
MPC MONTREAL
SENIOR DIGITAL MATTE PAINTER
November 2016 - April 2017
Wonder Woman - Feature film
FREELANCE
DIGITAL MATTE PAINTER / CONCEPT ARTIST
July 2014 - November 2016
Clients include MPC, Nexus, ETC, Moncler, Sky, Blink, Nomint, BMW, Carlsberg.
MPC LONDON
DIGITAL MATTE PAINTER / CONCEPT ARTIST
January 2008 – June 2014
Numerous commercials including:
Wrigleys 5 Gum - 'Fruit Shredder' Commercial (VES NOMINATED)
Samsung 'King of TV' Commercial
BMW 'Brand Film' Commercial
Stella 'Foundations' Commercial
SYFY 'House on Hill' Commercial
Freeview 'Snow Ballons' Commercial
DHL 'Grow' Commercial
Virgin Atlantic 'Love at First Flight' Commercial
Chanel 4 'Films for Life' Commercial
Shell 'Lab Race' Commercial
Cravendale 'Milk me Brian' Commercial
John Lewis 'Snowman' Commercial
Sky Movies 'Magic Train' Commercial
Three 'The Pony' Commercial
FC Barcelona - Qatar Airways and FCB. A team that unites the world Commercial
GHOSTSHIP FILMS
ANIMATION DIRECTOR
January 2009 - November 2009
Journey of the Childmen 'The Mighty Boosh on Tour' Feature Documentary
GLASSWORKS - LONDON
DIGITAL MATTE PAINTER
November 2006 – April 2007
Chanel 'Coco Mademoiselle'
Egg Card 'The Experiment Begins'
PASSION PICTURES - LONDON
DIRECTORS ASSISTANT / 3D GENERALIST / DESIGN
May 2005 – November 2006
The Mighty Boosh - TV series
Zune 'Endless Cookie' Commercial
Subtle 'The Mercury Craze' Music Promo
Thrice 'Red Sky' Music Promo
CINESITE LONDON
MODEL MAKER
December 2004 – May 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Feature Film
EDUCATION
London South Bank University 2000 - 2004
Visual Effects Design: First Class Honours BSc