I’m a creative engineer with 18 years of technical and creative expertise, having successfully managed production projects that have garnered national and global recognition and reached up to 8 million views. I have also won two Telly awards. My end-to-end understanding of the artistic production process, coupled with my mechanical engineering background, allows me to design large-scale projects that are both realistic and deliverable, ensuring high-quality and durable results.I grew up captivated by museums and the magic of world-building, which ignited my curiosity and passion for blending art, technology, and history. After gaining formal education and experience in engineering within the aerospace industry, I discovered my deep longing to merge my technical skills with my creative storytelling abilities. Weaving together various disciplines of art and design skills, I found my true calling as an Art Director.I excel in communication and collaboration, effortlessly bridging the gap between creatives, engineers, vendors, and end clients. With a keen ability to adapt my communication style to convey both concrete and abstract concepts, I ensure a seamless integration of creativity and technical aspects. I take pride in my proficiency in artistic creative skills which enables me to bring my ideas to life with precision and innovation.Throughout my career, I have continued to enhance my skills through specialized courses in entertainment, honing my craft in figure drawing, perspective, digital painting, and visual communication, among others. I am passionate about creating immersive experiences that blend art, technology, and storytelling, and I am constantly seeking new ways to elevate my skill set.I take pride in my ability to create immersive experiences that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. I look forward to continuing to fulfill my passion for pushing the boundaries of design and delivering extraordinary experiences. You can connect with me at benkwallace@gmail.com for creative collaborations. Key Strengths: Concept Design | Costume Design | Scale Environmental Model Design and Fabrication | Artificial Landscape Construction | Resin Casting & Molding | Drawing | Acrylic Painting | Mold Making & Metal Casting | Design Software | AutoCAD | SketchUp Pro | SOLIDWORKS | Photoshop | Illustrator | Fusion360 | Arduino | Raspberry Pi | Figure Drawing | Perspective | Art of Visual Entertainment | Entertainment Design | Painting | Visual Communication | Dynamic Sketching | Figure Drawing | Sketching for Environment | World Building