a CG Generalist

Hi! I'm Gracie,

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Available for full time and freelance.

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Hi!! I'm Gracie Szymanski

I'm a curious, growth-minded, CG artist with a passion for technical puzzle-solving, and an eye for aesthetics. I have a proven track record of bringing a real sense of care and intention to every project I am lucky enough to work on. I have experience across the whole CG pipeline and specifically love FX and lighting & look development the best. My biggest inspiration has to be How to Train Your Dragon or Avatar: Way of Water.

Right now, I am currently available for freelance, part-time, and full time positions. In my freetime, I love hanging out with my adorable orange cat Mango, reading, cake decorating, and drinking a delicious iced coffee! For inquiries, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email or phone:

gracieszymanski04@gmail.com

(561) 494-5307

My Community Involvement

I believe the best art comes from a thriving community of artist, so I put a lot of energy into the participating in and creating communities around me. At SCAD, I co-founded the Women in VFX Club to support women, minorities, and allies in our department. As president, I helped grow it to 300+ members, organized 10+ speaker events with industry professionals, and led our officers to keep everything running smoothly. Today, I’m part of the Women in Animation “Breaking in as a CG Artist” mentorship circle, where I swap feedback with fellow mentees and my mentor and keep learning from people further on the same path as me. I’ve also had the joy of volunteering at SIGGRAPH in 2024 and 2026, supporting the conference and meeting the artists and industry leaders who inspire me.

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AI Experimentation

Generative AI Experimentation

This post details my experimentation with using generative AI during the ideation process and the beginning stages of project creation. Oura Ring Spec Ad Ideation Images Generated using Google Gemini: Through using Gemini for this project, I've found the best way to prompt it is to give it some sort of starter image, such as a storyboard or a similar image, and then have the AI alter it. It is very hard to find a result you want when you prompt the AI with only a description.

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Meshy AI Experimentation

This post details my experimentation with using Meshy AI to create models. Spec Poppi Ad Experimentation: I experimented with feeding the tool an image of a fun glass that could be used to hold a flip fluid. Image found on Google, input into MeshyAI MeshyAI Model I also wanted to see if the tool would be able to create a jar that will hold an RBD. Image found on Google, input into MeshyAI MeshyAI Model Lastly, I gave MeshyAI the soda can photo that was previously generated fr

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