Kenneth Shinabery
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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By Kenneth Shinabery
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Activity
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finally catching up after an excellent couple of days with Adobe at the creative summit and #adobemax great catching up with some very talented…
finally catching up after an excellent couple of days with Adobe at the creative summit and #adobemax great catching up with some very talented…
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Not an ad or a sponsorship or anything, but I bought an Elgato Prompter. (Some Australian retailers actually have stock! 😱) I've always been a…
Not an ad or a sponsorship or anything, but I bought an Elgato Prompter. (Some Australian retailers actually have stock! 😱) I've always been a…
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Experience
Education
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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
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Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Majored in: Mass Communication (Computer Animation and Film)
Minored in: Art (Graphic Design/Photography) and Psychology (Advertising) -
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A2.1 & A2.2
A2 Test Results: 91 out of 100 points
B1.1 & B1.2
B1 Test Results:
Hearing/Reading: 44 out of 45 points
Writing: 19 out of 20 points
Speaking: 100 out of 100 points
Orientation course
Completed the German Orientation Course. The course covered the following: German Politics, Life Style, Culture, History, Laws/Rights, etc. The course was taught entirely in German.
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Deutsche Sprachschule - Spring 2008
United Nations International School
German Language
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Deutsches Haus at NYU - Fall 2008
Affiliated with the Goethe-Institute (Goethe-Institut)
German Language
Hours Completed: 25
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Host/Moderator/Public Speaker/Additional Support/Event Planning
Behance NRW
- Present 10 years 11 months
As of May 2015, I have hosted over 11 events and featured over 30 speakers. I also manage one of the largest Behance communities in Europe that has 1300 members. Promoting, planning, and moderating the events.... with the goal of helping creatives connect, network, share and inspire.
Publications
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Branding 101: Logo Design
Linearity GmbH
This article was based on a speech and another article that I had written. The idea was to provide the Vectornator community with an article on how to create a logo.
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Quietly Hidden Tutorial: by Marta Krstic
Vectornator
This is the second in-depth tutorial for the Vectornator blog in which I collaborated with an artist. This time, I featured Marta Krstic.
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Aleksey Rico’s: Spider-Man Far From Home Tutorial
Vectrornator
I really was inspired by Aleksey Rico's art. So I asked him if he would be willing to do a tutorial for the Vectornator blog. He agreed. Aleksey provided me with the images, video and artwork. I created the copy for the article.
I have to thank Aleksey, because this was an AMAZING tutorial!Other authorsSee publication -
Jump into the Creative Mind of William Patterson!
Linearity GmbH, Vectornator
Will Patterson is a designer with over 300K followers on his YouTube channel. I was able to interview him in an article for Vectornator. Learn how he got his start, what obstacles he has faced and how he has become one of the biggest designers on YouTube!
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Start A Career In Advertising: Interview with DDB’s Maya Brenner
Vectornator
As Marketing Director for Linearity GmbH and the app Vectornator, I have taken a very community based focused. The idea is to create content that helps artists along their journey to becoming professional creatives.
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Introduction To ArtStation
Vectornator
As Marketing Director for Linearity GmbH and the app Vectornator, I have taken a very community based focused. The idea is to create content that helps artists along their journey to becoming professional creatives.
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Creating a portfolio on Behance.
Vectornator
As Marketing Director for Linearity GmbH and the app Vectornator, I have taken a very community based focused. The idea is to create content that helps artists along their journey to becoming professional creatives.
This article covers the basics on how to set up a portfolio on Adobe's Behance. -
How To Use Instagram To Promote Your Creativity.
Vectornator
As Marketing Director for Linearity GmbH and the app Vectornator, I have taken a very community based focused. The idea is to create content that helps artists along their journey to becoming professional creatives.
It is important to teach creatives how to market their designs. Instagram has proven to be a tool that can help designers and creatives get more exposure for their work. -
Earn Money with Vectornator Creations on Redbubble
Vectornator
As Marketing Director for Linearity GmbH and the app Vectornator, I have taken a very community based focused. The idea is to create content that helps artists along their journey to becoming professional creatives.
Artists are always curious how they can earn money from their creations, Redbubble is a platform that allows artists to monetize their artwork by selling their designs on products. -
How To Market Yourself As An Artist
Vectornator
As Marketing Director for Linearity GmbH and the app Vectornator, I have taken a very community based focused. The idea is to create content that helps artists along their journey to becoming professional creatives.
Many artists and creatives struggle with figuring out how to promote their designs. In this article, I share some insights on how one can better promote his or her artwork and help it get the exposure it deserves.
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Social Media and the Freelancer
The Copywriter Collective
If you are a freelancer you have to remember that you are your own PR agency! This article can help!
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Over Branding and Over Marketing
Copywriter Collective
I was chosen by the Copywriter Collective to be featured. They selected several of my articles to showcase over the course of several months.
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The R Effect
Copywriters Collective
The Copywriters Collective will be featuring several of my past articles from LinkedIn between June 2018 and October 2018. As they are published I will share the links.
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Artistic Digital Mastery
Photoshop Creative Magazine / Imagine Publishing
This article features Lois van Baarle. Originally the article was written to be a 5 page article for Advanced Photoshop Magazine, but was moved to Photoshop Creative. Because of restructuring the article was cut down to two pages.
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Adobe and Marvel Join Forces
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the cover for Crystal Dynamics! This particular news article features the contest run by Adobe and Marvel!
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Award-Winning Photo Art
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the cover for Crystal Dynamics!
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Design Environments: Rise Of The Tomb Raider
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the cover for Crystal Dynamics!
This article features Brenoch Adams from Crystal Dynamics! In this article he explains how to create amazing environmental concepts! -
Discover New Art Tech
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the! This news article features APPLE, Wacom, ScanPad, Adobe and Blackdove. It is located on page 8. For every article I have to connect with the right PR people to get the needed information.
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Grab Attention With A Trailer: This War Of Mine
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the cover for Crystal Dynamics! In this specific article..... Lukas Skurcznski from Ars Thanea shows the readers how to create an amazing trailer for video games and explains the process of creating the trailer for THIS WAR OF MINE!
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Showcase Your Game In Key Art: Project Tengu X
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the cover for Crystal Dynamics!
In this article Davide Bianca from Saizen Media walks us through the creation of Key Art! -
Studio Secrets For Stunning Game Art
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the cover for Crystal Dynamics! This is the intro the special edition of this issue!!! After attending Gamescom I pitched the idea of writing a series of articles on the art of the video game industry..... well, it was approved!!!! And finally I get my name mentioned in AP Mag on one of my articles (something they normally do not do)!!!!
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Redfining Human Form and Nature
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
Advanced Photoshop Issue 140 - Features my 5 page interview with artist Emi Haze. The magazine is available online and in print internationally!
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Inspirational Digital Painting
Advanced Photoshop Magazine
This is a 5 page interview with artist Charlie Bowater that I created for Advanced Photoshop Magazine. If you read my articles you will discover that I really take time to research and get to know an artist and his or her work. Thus, I can create questions specifically geared towards the artist. Enjoy this fabulous article and of course Charlie's amazing artwork!
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Palette's Sensational New Took For Editing
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
This article discusses the new creative tool developed by Palette. Once again I worked closely with the PR agency responsible for Palette and was able to obtain original content for the article.
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Top Artists Share Their Secrets In New Wacom Project
Advacned Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
This article explores Wacom's new campaign, entitled CREATE MORE. Kenneth worked closely with Wacom's PR department to create this article for Advanced Photoshop Magazine.
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WIN $30,000 And Comic Art Advice From Marvel Legend Stan Lee
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
I connected with the PR department working with Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment and LINE Webtoons to write this article for Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing. Getting original quotes for articles is very important to me!
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Transforming The World
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
My five page interview featuring artist Chris Labrooy in issue 138 of Advanced Photoshop Magazine. The magazine is available both in print and online editions.
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A Colorful World
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
My five page interview featuring artist Benjamin Voldman in issue 137 of Advanced Photoshop Magazine. The magazine is available both in print and online editions.
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An Alluring Beautiful Nightmare
Advanced Photoshop / Imagine Publishing
Advanced Photoshop Issue 136 - My five page interview with artist Natalie Shau. Find it online or at your local magazine store! The article begins on page 10.
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The Art Of Presenting Your Work
Lürzer Archive
Recently I collaborated with the Lürzer Archive to create a guest writer blog for their website. The idea was to inspire creatives to network and share their work.
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A Glance Into the Artistry of Caroline Vos
Wacom
My feature interview with illustrator Caroline Vos for the Wacom Info Channel.
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Mr. THOMS: Adding New Dimensions to Graffiti and Illustration
Wacom
My interview with Italian graffiti artist Mr THOMS for the Wacom Info Channel.
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Breathing Life into Characters with Kerem Beyit
Wacom
My interview featuring illustrator Kerem Beyit for the Wacom InfoChannel.
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Interview with Peter Jaworowski: Gamer Turned Creative
Wacom
My interview featuring Peter Jaworoski from Ars Thanea for the Wacom InfoChannel.
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Exploring the Dynamic Mind of Illustrator Steve Simpson
Wacom
My feature interview with artist Steve Simpson for the Wacom InfoChannel.
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Interview with Illustrator Alexis Marcou: Bringing Together The Organic & Abstract
Wacom
My interview with illustrator Alexis Marcou for the Wacom Info Channel
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Guest blogging assignment for WYCC PBS Chicago.
WYCC PBS Chicago
I was asked by WYCC PBS Chicago to be a guest blogger and write a commentary on the Presidential Debates.
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Create Characters: Angry Birds 2
Advanced Photoshop Magazine / Imagine Publishing
For this issue of AP Mag (Issue 141), I created a total of 17 pages of content and got the cover for Crystal Dynamics!
In this article Rovio's Toni Kysenius gives us and insiders view on how the latest Angry Bird, SILVER, was designed! -
Luis Guggenberger: A real life VFX Avenger!
Wacom
My feature interview with VFX Art Director Luis Guggenberger at Trixter for the Wacom Info Channel.
With the release of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron it made sense to feature one of the talented VFX Art Directors who has worked on several of the Marvel films. Luis Guggenberger is not only talented at what he does, but he has a passion for his position.
This article was something new for the Wacom Info Channel. It did not follow the typical question and answer format.... but…My feature interview with VFX Art Director Luis Guggenberger at Trixter for the Wacom Info Channel.
With the release of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron it made sense to feature one of the talented VFX Art Directors who has worked on several of the Marvel films. Luis Guggenberger is not only talented at what he does, but he has a passion for his position.
This article was something new for the Wacom Info Channel. It did not follow the typical question and answer format.... but instead was a story arch.
Comparing Luis to a real life VFX superhero allowed me to utilize various keywords so that the article would be more searchable for fans of Marvel Comics and Films. It also gave the article a panache that made it very popular with readers.
Courses
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German A1.1
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German A1.2
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German A2.1
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German A2.2
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German B1.1
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German B1.2
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Orientierungskurs
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Projects
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Games Workshop / Warhammer Campaign
* Asked to work on a concept campaign for the opening of new Games Workshop / Warhammer Stores.
* Tasked to recreate cities where stores would have openings and then add licenses figures to the image for promotional use and to create products.
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Sinclair Wear
Worked on a large fashion shoot for Sinclair Wear in Düsseldorf, Germany. You can find these projects on my portfolio. The idea was to combine Fashion, Urban Exploring, Graffiti and Rock & Roll into several fashion shoots.
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Stick Your Tongue Out Against Animal Cruelty
An Public Service Announcement to help raise the awareness of the various forms of Animal Cruelty that take place around the world. This campaign is geared towards children, because let's face it what children learn today they will carry with them the rest of their lives.
The campaign features Disney animal characters who are upset over the idea of the facts presented. The series itself is kept simple so not to overwhelm the children or the viewer. -
Dia de los Muertos
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This is the first part of three part series of project inspired by the Mexican Holiday Dia de los Muertos. In the spring of 2012, I decided I wanted to create a project based on this particular holiday, because I have traveled to Mexico. I took on the main role once again as Creative Director, but again I took on several other key roles.
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Vintage Seduction
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Vintage Seduction was a collaborative project with a Wardrobe Designer where I took on the lead role as Creative Director in addition to wearing many other hats.
Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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Adobe's 5 Weeks of 5
Adobe, Behance.net
*Selected as week one winner of Adobe's 5 Weeks of 5.
*As a result was awarded a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS5.
*Contest ran in conjunction with the release of Adobe CS5.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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German
Professional working proficiency
Organizations
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Adobe Community Professionals Program
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Adobe Influencers Group (Deutschland / Österreich / Schweiz)
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- PresentInvited to join the Adobe Influencers Group in Europe was an honor. This derived from the organization of Behance Events in Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany. In addition, I was a speaker at the Adobe Create Now / Creative Jam Conference in Berlin in 2014. This was streamed live on Adobe.de with over 2000 viewers. Because of the success of this event I was asked to help organize a Create Now Event for Düsseldorf and NRW. This was held on July 1st, 2014 at the Capitol Theater. There were over…
Invited to join the Adobe Influencers Group in Europe was an honor. This derived from the organization of Behance Events in Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany. In addition, I was a speaker at the Adobe Create Now / Creative Jam Conference in Berlin in 2014. This was streamed live on Adobe.de with over 2000 viewers. Because of the success of this event I was asked to help organize a Create Now Event for Düsseldorf and NRW. This was held on July 1st, 2014 at the Capitol Theater. There were over 800 creatives in attendance and I took on the role of host/moderator at the event.
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Screen Actors Guild / AFTRA
Member
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