Renso Gomez Jimenez, M.F.A.

Renso Gomez Jimenez was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and has developed a passion for story telling through digital illustration during his career. Renso’s digital artwork focuses on Concept Art, Character Design, 3d Modeling and Narrative Illustration while his traditional practice depicts his interest in landscapes and vehicles through the creation of original oil paintings.

Renso has had the pleasure of working and collaborating with companies such as Ford Motor Company, Collectionzz Collectables, Great Park Art Gallery and Bandai Namco
Entertainment. Renso is an active member of organizations such as Concept Art Association, Corona Arts Association, Society of Illustrators, Orange County School of the Arts and CS Arts Academy.

Renso has the pleasure of serving as the Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Illustration and Entertainment Design at California Baptist University and has taught at various institutions such as California State University, Fullerton, Laguna College of Art and Design, Orange County School of the Arts and Santa Ana College.

Renso currently holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Illustration form CSU Fullerton, a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from CSU San Bernardino and two associate degrees in fine and Applied Arts from Riverside City College. He also attended specialized courses at Art Center College of Art and Design in order to develop his understanding of product and transportation design.

Renso’s interest in storytelling and design stems from his interest in literature and film. He believes that his interest in concept art is a direct outcome of growing up in South Central Los Angeles where his artwork became an escape from the troubles of the outside world.

You can view Renso’s artwork through his website at www.rensoillustrations.com.

Education:

M.F.A. Illustration, California State University – Fullerton
B.A. Studio Art, California State University - San Bernadino
A.A. Fine and Applied Arts and Philosophy- Riverside City College

Art Center College of Art and Design- Product and Transportation Design
CTE Credential Program
Canvas Certification

ILL 210: Traditional illustration
ILL 250: Digital Painting I
ILL 305: Figure In Motion
ILL 310: Visual Development
ILL 320: World Building
ILL 350: Digital Painting II
ILL 400: Special Topics in Illustration
ILL 410: Illustration Studio
ILL 420: Costume and Character Design
ILL 422: Character Sculpting
ART 204: Beginning Drawing
ART 208: Studio Drawing
ART 304: Perspective Drawing
ART 305: Figure Drawing
ART 314: Drawing II

CSU Fullerton
Laguna College of Art and Design
Orange County School of the Arts
Santa Ana College

The Grove Community Church

The Grove Community Church
Mariners

Family, Sports, Mentorship, Design, 3D Modeling, PC Building, Networking, Painting, Cars

"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20