Born: Nov 5, 1975
Birthplace: Campbell River, B.C. Canada
Currently: Burlington, Ontario
Status: Married, 2 kids
OWNER: Trevor Gustafson Illustrations & Design Inc
2004 – present
CO-OWNER/CO-FOUNDER: Speedboards.ca
2019-present
Education:
Graduate of Classical Animation Filmmaking, Sheridan College of Applied Arts & Technology 2001
Work Experience:
– Full-time freelance storyboards & illustration since 2004 with most major ad agencies & brands
– Animatic Production/Project Management at Speedboards.ca 2019 – present
– Drawing Instructor / Lifedrawing Instructor at Creative Insight Pottery, The Cotton Factory, Seneca College & other places 25+ years
– 3+ years at BBDO Toronto as Lead In-House Illustrator/Storyboard Artist
Also worked: at a Sawmill in remote BC interior, as a Furniture Mover, at an Alaska Highway Tourist Info Centre, a Forestry Camp Leader, a Yacht Cleaner, a Dishwasher, a Ski Technician, at a Skateboard Shop, and as a Street-Henna Tattoo Artist.
Hobbies/interests:
Going for walks in the woods with my dog, screenwriting, old-man brazilian jiu-jitsu (purple belt), life-drawing, jamming with friends (drums), longboarding, snowboarding, camping, traveling, conspiracy-puzzling, photoshopping, reality-contemplating, kayaking, campfires, punk rock shows, getting old, friends, and family.