“Gamers often feel a need to defend their passion. My mom used to question the value of the stuff I played while growing up…It would’ve been a lot easier and quicker to just show her the work of artist Kathryn DeFeo (known as Juuhachi).”
-Jeff Grubb, Games Journalist at VentureBeat.com
Bold, brightly-colored and kinetic, the elasticity of Juuhachi’s work has been featured in games developed for clients such as Nickelodeon, Disney Junior and Nintendo. During time spent away from the drawing board, you’re likely to find her exploring, shapeshifting and traveling whenever possible.
Experience
2D Artist at Workinman Interactive
March 2013 – Present Rochester, NY
Live Digital Artist at Microsoft
November 2012 – January 2013 Seattle, WA
Illustrator/Designer at Integrated Worldwide
January 2012 – June 2012 Seattle, WA
Design Intern at Workinman Interactive
June 2010 – December 2010 Rochester, NY
Illustrator at Reporter Magazine
January 2010 – May 2010 Rochester, NY
Animation Intern at Animatus Studio
January 2009 – May 2009 Rochester, NY
Visual Development Intern at World Leaders Entertainment
June 2008 – August 2008 New York, NY
Education
Visiting Student Program at Paris College of Art
August 2009 – December 2009 Paris, France
BFA in Illustration at Rochester Institute of Technology
2006 – 2010 Rochester, NY
Awards
Mobile Sites + Apps: Family & Kids Honoree, Webby Awards
Nickelodeon Music Maker
Online Game Winner, Cynopsis Media
Sanjay and Craig the Lost Frycade
Editor's Choice Award, Children's Technology Review
Illustration and Design for “Magical Fairy Friends” e-Book