3d Artist, Animator, & Designer

Jonathan Kaplan

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Impactful Art, Animation, and Design

Visual communication elevated through high-quality artwork and multimedia designs.

Jonathan Kaplan brings 14 years of experience in animation, design, art, and technology, including arch-viz, 3d animation, VFX, graphic design, product design, motion graphics, interior design, digital illustration, photo-realistic renderings, and custom art installations.

Services

Expertise

3d Modeling and Visualization

3d artist and modeler, well-versed in hard-surface modeling industries, such as architectural visualization, furniture design, and product visualization.

Technical expertise in multiple platforms, including 3ds Max, Maya, V-Ray and Blender.

Delivers on a range of technical modeling and rendering needs, from visualizations for multibillion dollar resorts, to patent illustrations, to assets for games and animations.

Conceptual Design

As a highly skilled artist working on a wide array of project types, I have been thrust into making a lot of design choices throughout my career.

As a result I have become adept at conceptualizing ideas for a range of needs including retail fixtures, light installations, custom furniture, event concepts, product designs, murals, and art installations.

Animation, VFX, and Motion Graphics

By utilizing software like After Effects and Blender, in tandem with careful shot planning and technical expertise, even complex animation, motion graphics, and VFX sequences are possible.

Graphics, Web, Illustration, and Custom Art

Through hundreds of imaginative requests by clients and employers, I have become an all purpose tool of art and design.

I find myself working on a broad range of customs including: event flyers, logos, art installations, murals, websites, and even children’s book illustrations.

Let’s do something great…
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Project Examples

A selection of past work. All graphics, animations, and artwork are original; no AI or photography here. Please feel free to contact me to see more.

3d Interior Visualization, Penthouse Bedroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d environment study. This is a conceptual 3d illustration done while working on a series of studies showcasing the beauty of green energy. All 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d Exterior Visualization, Hotel Daytime. Conversion of Revit model to 3ds Max, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Penthouse Bathroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design.
3d Interior Visualization, Resorts World Lobby Concept. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Exterior Visualization, Hotel Night Lighting. Conversion of Revit model to 3ds Max, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d Interior Visualization and design of a mid-century modern living room, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Interior conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Cloud. Volume simulation made in 3ds Max and Fume FX by Jonathan Kaplan while working with Extensoft.
3d Interior Visualization, Spa Lobby Concept. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d illustration of red blood cells floating in blood vessels. Concept, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Illustration for editorial use with real estate and development subject matter, Made with 3ds Max
3d Interior Visualization, Beach House Kitchen. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
Point of purchase display visualization and design. This POP display was designed by Jonathan Kaplan for a product called The Gal Pal. All graphic and 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Interior Visualization, Beach House Master Bedroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Dining Room and Kitchen. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d Interior Visualization of a modern high-rise living room, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Interior conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d environment study. This is a conceptual 3d illustration done while working on a series of studies showcasing arctic environments. All 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan using 3ds Max.
3d environment study. This is a conceptual 3d illustration done while working on a series of studies showcasing arctic environments. All 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan using 3ds Max and Vue.
A look development test rendering from a production trailer for an animated film. I acted as lead technical consultant, pipeline manager, and outsourcing manager for this project.
Environment and product study. 3d visualization of an environment and product made in Blender while working with Outward inc. All 3d executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Interior Visualization, Standard Bathroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design.
3d product visualization of a solar powered umbrella, made in 3ds Max and V-Ray
3d Interior Visualization, Bedroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
2d concept art/ digital illustration of an exotic planet. Painted in Adobe Photoshop exclusively using brushes (no photo manipulation).
3d model of a Restoration Hardware light fixture modeled, textured, and rendered by Jonathan Kaplan using 3ds Max and V-Ray
This is a still rendering of a particle simulation taken from an animation made with Blender 3d software.
Arch Viz- Exterior 3d Visualization, Beach Club for W Hotels
3d Interior Visualization of an avant garde living room, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Interior conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Exterior Enviornment Visualization of a conceptual tower in the center of a small city, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d product visualization of a gaming system based on the Raspberry Pi. All 3d work (modeling, lighting, rendering, animation) executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Retail Design Blue Sheets- Tags Evolution Storefront Design Specifications
3d illustration of purple mushrooms made in Blender and rendered with Eevee (based on tutorial by Ryan King)
3d Pool Deck Rendering for Luxury Residential High Rise Development
3d text and liquid simulations made in Autodesk Maya by Jonathan Kaplan
3d illustration, little big planet style forest, made with 3ds Max and Vue
Projects
Expertise

Software Tools

Specialization in the following commonly-used art, design, film, and animation programs, as well as experience with additional platforms not listed.

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Experience

Resume

Resume of employment experiences and skills. Interested in working together? Please contact me below.

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Contact Jonathan Kaplan

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jonathan.kaplan408@gmail.com

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