artist / illustrator / designer
Christine LeBlanc-Payne
Christine LeBlanc-Payne is a creative visual artist + visual communications specialist who is passionate about the craft and value of illustration (graphic + traditional), design (print + web) and Flash animation. Her design software application usage includes: Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Quark Xpress, Freehand, Dreamweaver, InDesign and Fireworks. Programming languages dabbled in are: HTML, CSS, javaScript, jQuery and actionScript.
Christine holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Paier College of Art in Connecticut, graduating cum laude
(with distinction).
Upon completing her degree, she moved to London, England, in order to further her artistic pursuits. In London, she worked as a graphic designer who then transitioned into freelance illustration, animation and web design for the new media marketplace. Christine also went on to obtain a Certificate in Web Design, whilst working and residing in London.
In 2003, Christine returned to Connecticut and since has been working as a Senior Graphic Artist / Web Manager for an advertising agency that caters to the hospitality, mountain sports and casino industries. A bit of freelance work on the side also has been helpful rounding off the portfolio and lending itself to more experimental works. Christine has worked with the following: Prestige Lane Hospitality Brands (Starwood Hotels, Hilton Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group, Omni Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Stowe Mountain Lodge, Sofitel, Mohegan Sun Casino and many more); Atticmedia (Nickelodeon, Viacom, PricewaterhouseCoopers, the BBC, the British Council, Britvic, Robinsons); Alien Adoption Agency; Desperate Radio (live365.com); Beekley Medical; Creative Change; Jowdy|Design; Augustudios; Pioneer Soccer School, Datatrax; and others.
Christine's artwork has been displayed at the Lewisham ArtHouse, Limelight Gallery, Wall Street Gallery, The Huntington House Museum, MAC 650 and others.
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violinist / composer
/ sound designer
Christopher Payne
Christopher Payne is a multi-talented instrumentalist who offers original compositions, music scoring, effective string arrangements and sound design services.
Although primarily an acoustic/electric violinist, Chris embraces the technology available to modern musicians. He also plays a wide range of instruments such as mandolin, shakuhachi, Indian flute, theremin, voice, electric guitar, keyboards and more.
His specialty is a one-man string orchestra where violin, viola and cello are recorded and multi-tracked to sound identical to a huge ensemble. Through Chris's years as a performing musician he has mastered a number of different styles including classical, jazz, rock, an array of world music styles, and he is a fluent improvisor. Chris's style could be described as eclectic with sensitivity to situation and context and this approach is reflected in his compositions. Sound generally is also a big interest and Chris treats sound design as seriously as musical composition.
Chris holds a BA Hons degree in Music from the Dartington College of Arts, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Jazz & Studio Music from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, both in England.
Chris works with commercial clients, various recording artists (session work) and performs regularly. He has also performed around the UK, Europe, the middle and far east.
Chris is a member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers), a performing
rights organization.
visit: christopherpayne.com