Jamess Stryganek is an Orlando-based Scenic Artist with nearly 20 years of experience in scenic painting and immersive environment projects. He has extensive experience leading projects at theme parks like Universal Studios and Disney World, as well as museums. Some of his specialties include scenic painting, sculpting, molding, casting, carpentry, and art direction. He aims to balance his work with personal passions like guitar and caring for his pet boa constrictor.

1. About Me
Orlando-based Scenic Artist with nearly 20 years in the Scenic painting /
Immersive Environment industry. Passions include canvas painting,
sculpting, molding, and casting original 3-D works as well as custom
clothing. An avid guitar player and Boa Constrictor owner, I enjoy
balancing my work life to the fullest while learning and being hands on with
anything I participate in outside of it.
Profile
Knowledge: 16 years of field experience implementing of a wide range
of materials and up to date techniques for Field Design, Fabrication,
Installation, Scenic Paint, Murals , Sculpting, Project Management, and Art
Direction.
Leadership and Management: Experience as a Lead Scenic artist, on
site Art Director, and material inventory and purchaser. Enjoys working
closely with Art Directors and clients to achieve project success.
Time Management: Efficient and precise execution of work; Establishes
quality control over self and crew while meeting deadlines.
Drive: Enthusiastically attacks working on large scale and challenging
projects with strong work ethic.
Jamess Stryganek
757.575.1455 runed.images@gmail.com
Altamonte Springs,Fl.
SCENIC ARTIST / FIELD ART DIRECTOR

2. Experience
The Nassal Company, Orlando FL (2005-Current) (Project title ,
duration, and duties )
Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo, NY - The Arctic Edge exhibit- ( 2 months ) Solo Scenic
Artist, Field Art Director
Universal Studios, Orlando, FL - Skull Island Reign of Kong - (14 months )
Paint samples, Lead exterior/ interior Scenic Paint, Install, Fabrication,
Sculpting, Field Art Director
Transformers the Ride (3 months ) Lead exterior Scenic Paint
Wizarding World of Harry Potter (20 months ) Lead Scenic Paint, Art
Direction on and off site
The Amazing Spider-Man ( 1 month ) Scenic Paint, Install, Carpentry,
Sculpting, Stucco carving
Atlantis Resort, Nassau, Bahamas - Power Tower ( 2 months ) Lead fiberglass
finishing, Interior/exterior Scenic paint
The New World of Coke Museum, Atl, GA.- (7 months ) Scenic Paint, Install,
Carpentry
Atlanta Zoo, Atlanta, GA., Cartoon Network Kids’ Zone ( 2 months ) Lead
Scenic Paint, Install, Carpentry
Busch Gardens, Tampa, GA - Jungala Kids Zone (1 month ) Install, Scenic
Paint

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stadium, Tampa, FL (3 weeks ) Scenic Paint,
Carpentry, Install
Washington, D.C - National Crime and Punishment Museum ( 6 weeks )
Scenic Paint
Battle of Gettysburg Museum, PA (4 weeks ) Scenic Paint, Stucco work,
Install
Sea World, Orlando, FL - Aquatica Kids Zone, Discovery Cove & Antartica (5
weeks ) Scenic Paint and Stucco carving
Full Sail University, Orlando, FL - Backlots & Soundstages ( 4 months )
Scenic Paint, Carpentry, Install, Stucco carving
Epic Systems Campus, Madison, WI ( 3 months ) Lead interior/exterior
Scenic: Stucco sculpting and paint on 2nd Phase.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL ( 19 months ) Lead exterior Muralist
and Scenic Paint (2012-13 Renovation)
Wekiva Island, Wekiva FL ( 3 months ) Lead interior/exterior Scenic Paint,
Art Direction
Boy Scouts of America, Glen Jean, WV (3 months ) Lead Scenic, Field Art
Director

4. Duties include:
Scenic Paint Lead Maintaining material inventory, producing samples,
painting, organizing daily tasks for crew, keeping deadlines, quality control,
working with Art Directors in establishing the desired product.
Install Light Carpentry, Light Rigging
Fabrication Fiberglass Prep, application, finishing and sanding
Stucco Sculpting Rock, tree, wood, texture carving , stamping
Art Direction Working with clients , client’s Art Director , or solo to make
decisions on finished aesthetic of a project including materials, techniques,
and desired look to achieve success
Field Project Management Daily logs, Schedule tracking, Material
inventory, Accident reports, Crew hour logs, Coordination with vendors and
clients, Quality control, Safety Meetings
Freelance Work: (2001-Current)
Spectacle Photography; Apopka,FL - Custom Painted Backdrops, Prop
Fabrication, Scenic Painter, Creative Director, Production Assistant (2010-
Current)
Tradeshow Displays, Inc.; Apopka,FL - PILOT/FLYING J Annual Convention:
Concept Design, Sculpting, Painting and Fabrication (2015 & 2016)
Real McCoy Studios; Apopka,FL - Europa Park’s Horror Nights, Rust,
Germany; Haunted House Concepts, Design, Art Direction, and Colorboard
Artist (2013-2014)

5. Real McCoy Studios; Orlando,FL - “The Glades” Television show, Miami, FL;
Prop fabrication and painter (2013)
Blue Whale Studios; Orlando,FL- “Graceland” Television show, Miami, FL;
Prop fabrication (2015)
Blue Whale Studios; Orlando,FL - Universal Studios, Orlando, FL; Dr. Doom
Marvel Comic Suit Fabrication (2014)
Blue Whale Studios; Orlando,FL. -Universal Studios, Orlando, FL.
Halloween Horror Nights Icon Merchandise Paint (2015)
Valley Crest Landscaping,Orlando, FL - Animal Kingdom, Disney World, FL
Yak-n-Yeti Restaurant; Exterior Scenic paint (2007);
T.A.L.Ent Murals - Virginia Beach, VA; Muralist (2001-2005)
Education
Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach, Va. - Graduated 2005
Associates Degrees in Applied Science Studio Arts Programs
Specialization: Fine Arts (Two-Dimensional Concentration)
Associates Degrees in Applied Science Studio Arts Programs
Specialization: Crafts (Three-Dimensional Concentration)
Certificate in Fine Arts, 2004
Internship in Glassblowing, 2004
Phi Theta Kappa Member
G.P.A. 4.0
*O.S.H.A. 10 Hour Course Certified (2015)
References Upon request