Alex Ruiz

Hi, I'm Alex Ruiz, Owner of ConceptMonster Studios. We create the concept art you need for your monstrous ideas!

 The visions of Alex Ruiz range from dark and disturbing, fantastical to sci-fi, and all the way to vomit inducing cuteness and hilarity. In his paintings, the creatures of his thoughts crawl off the page and transplant themselves into your unsuspecting brain, hopefully taking residence there as well.         Alex Ruiz began his art career as a character animator on 'the Simpsons' at the age of 19. He then became an assistant director on the hit series, taking on more responsibilities on the creation of the show. Eventually, Alex realized his passion for making still images rather than animating scenes, and slowly shifted into a career as an illustrator. He then moved into the position of Director of Illustration for 20th Century Fox's License and Merchandise department, working on properties including James Camerons Avatar, Aliens, Halo 3, Eragon, Family Guy, the Simpsons, McFarlane/Spawn Toys and many more.         Alex is currently a freelance concept artist/illustrator lending his talents to the film, television, video game, and music industries.  Clients include 20th Century Fox, Activision, The Workshop, Universal Studios, Sony, Radical Comics, Virgin Comics, and visual effects houses Frame Machine, Perspective Studios, and S4 Studios. He is also an art instructor at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art and Studio Arts in Los Angeles, teaching classes in conceptual design, digital painting and anatomy

Freelance Concept Artist at The Workshop

January 2011 - September 2011

Creating character and environment concept art for PS3 game.

Illustrator at Radical Publishing, Inc

March 2011 - May 2011

Creating illustration/production rendering for Radical IP.

Instructor at Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

2009 - April 2011

I'm teaching a class entitled 'Concept Art and Illustration' in which students to create art that can be used for film, games, and animation industries.

Art Director at Starz Media

June 2010 - December 2010

Currently I'm an assistant director on the Simpsons television show. Responsibilities include art direction, storyboards, animation, and leading a team of artist in the development of the show.

Concept Artist at Luxoflux

2009 - February 2010

Created conceptual artwork for video games.

Concept Artist at DoeDoe Games

July 2009 - September 2009

Created character and environment concept art for upcoming fps iPhone game.

Cover Illustrator at Radical Publishing

June 2008 - August 2008

Created cover illustrations for Radicals comic books.

Concept Artist at Perspective Studios

May 2008 - June 2008

Created concept art for trailer for online animated series, 'Grant Morrisons MBX.'

Director of Illustration at 20th Century Fox

September 2003 - September 2007

Created illustration, product design, concept art for properties including ‘the simpsons’, ‘eragon’, ‘aliens’, family guy’, ‘24’, ‘halo 3’. Clients include mcfarlane toys, gentle giant, burger king, universal studios, kid robot, and 7-11.

Concept Artist at S4 Studios

2007 - 2007

Created concept art and character designs for various 3D projects.

Concept Artist at Gold Circle Films

2007 - 2007

Created concept/development art and storyboards for various independent films.

Concept Artist at Zombie Studios

2007 - 2007

Created concept art for upcoming xbox360/ps3 console game.

2d animator at Rough Draft Animation Studios

August 2006 - October 2006

Character animator and layout. (At special request of company) on 'the Simpsons' Movie.

Character Animator at Film Roman

1995 - 2003

I had the honor of animating some not so memorable scenes on 'the Simpsons' television show......and of course some mind numbing, hand cramping, spectacular ones:)

Character Layout at The Simpsons

1995 - 2003

2d character animation

Character Layout Artist at Film Roman Inc. - The Simpsons

1995 - 2003

2d character animation, rough background layout drawings, and storyboards.

Assistant Director at Film Roman

October 1997 - September 2000

Assistant directed and storyboarded on 'the Simpsons', Seasons 10 and 11.

Instructor at Studio Arts

2009

Instructing classes on concept design and digital painting.

CONCEPT ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR at ALEX RUIZ DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION

January 2008

Create conceptual artwork for various projects in the games, television, and film industries.

Owner at ConceptMonster Studios

January 2010

ConceptMonster Studios strives to create some of the best conceptual artwork for your projects, whether it's sci-fi fantasy or real world design. Whether it's characters, environments, vehicles, or weapons, we are your go-to studio for all things concept art. As you may know, a large majority of projects are sold to studios based on the initial artwork presented at a pitch, so give your project the great art it deserves....contact us!

painting, design, hydrogen wrangling, my awesome dog:)