Dani Aurora
Dani Aurora
2D/3D game artist & illustrator
Utrecht, Netherlands

-----Who am I?-----
I'm Dani Aurora Verburg, also known as Auroranekai.
A 2D/3D all-round artist. I make environments, characters, props and materials,
usually stylized with focus on story and interesting colours.

----- What can I offer you? -----
See skills below.

----- Where can I contact you?-----
E-mail for inquiries at auroranekai@outlook.com
Socials at https://auroranekai.carrd.co/

----- Are your commissions open?-----
Yes ! Contact me for info and prices.

Resume PDF

Skills

3D ModelingCharacter DesignCharacter AnimationHard Surface ModelingRigging2D AnimationHigh-poly Modeling3D AnimationCharacter ModelingLow-poly Modeling

Software proficiency

Procreate
Procreate
Blender
Blender
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Photoshop
Photoshop
Premiere
Premiere
Illustrator
Illustrator
After Effects
After Effects
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
Aseprite
Aseprite
GameMaker: Studio
GameMaker: Studio
Unity
Unity

Productions

    • Mobile Game
      Keeper of Paintings
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Character designer. Illustrator for game assets and promotional materials. Cutscene animator.
    • Company
      1Up Studios (formerly ARCADE)

Experience

  • Game Art Educator at Graphic Lyceum Utrecht
    NL
    August 2024 - Present

    As an industry professional I am teaching the next generation of game artists 2D and 3D game art, and other skills that are closely related to it like game design, level design, environmental storytelling, illustration, animation and more.

  • Freelance Artist at Auroranekai
    NL
    September 2021 - Present

    The creation of various illustrations, animations, as well as production of game art (concept art, assets and marketing like posters and merchandise).

  • Game Artist (Mid-Level generalist) at ARCADE
    October 2021 - January 2024

    For more than two years I've worked as an all-round game artist.

    I've worked on several published productions as you can see above, creating 2D and 3D game art full of creativity and magic.