Nicki Hynes - award winning multi-disciplinary artist from Halifax, Canada.
Hello, my name is Nicki Hynes (she/her). I am currently a student at Think Tank Training Centre in the CG Asset Creation program, with a focus on characters and creatures for film.
I'm an avid learner with a diverse background in performing and visual arts, holding an Hons. BMus from Wilfrid Laurier University in vocal music, and am known in my local community for my fiber art. My diverse experience in the arts and in customer facing roles has given me a unique and very client focused skillset. I take great joy in translating client needs into something that tells a compelling and impactful story.
In my spare time, you can catch me reading, boxing, watching horror movies with my cats, sewing costumes, and hiking with my husky, Dexter!
Level 1 CG Mage
Strength - 3/5 Dexterity - 3/5 Constitution - 5/5
Intelligence - 4/5 Wisdom - 3/5 Charisma - 4/5
Special Attacks - sharp troubleshooter
Education
Think Tank Training Centre (Vancouver, BC, Canada - online)
Asset Creation from Film and Games - Characters and Creatures for Film
(graduating September of 2025)
Fanshawe College (London, ON, Canada)
Graduate Studies in Costume Production
(studies incomplete, final term interrupted by COVID-19)
Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON, Canada)
Honors Bachelor of Music - Voice
Software/Skills
Maya / Mari / Zbrush / Mudbox / VRay / Photoshop / Marvelous / Arnold / Substance Painter / R3Ds Wrap / CC4 / Xgen
Currently Learning: Unreal Engine 4/5 / Nuke / Substance Stager / Python scripting
OS: Windows / Mac / Linux
Awards
2020 - Mackie Cryderman Award for Excellence in the Arts
Awarded by faculty at Fanshawe College
2024 - Doers and Dreamers Scholarship
Awarded by Warner Bros Discovery Access Canada / Think Tank Training Centre