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Steve S.

Veteran Technical Illustrator & 3D Artist | 40+ Years Specializing in Mechanical Cutaways, 3D animat

Dayton, United States

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236,488 / 135,800

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3d & 2d technical drawing character creator 4 Illustration Industrial Engineering reallusion Iclone 8 2020

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About

I'm a seasoned technical illustrator and 3D artist with over 40 years of hands-on experience creating precise, clear visuals for industrial, engineering, and product clients. I built my career as a traditional tech artist, mastering the art of accurate mechanical representations—skills that translate perfectly to digital tools today.
My specialty is custom technical illustration: detailed exploded views, mechanical cutaways, assembly diagrams, repair/maintenance illustrations, and clean line art for manuals, patents, training materials, and marketing. I work extensively in Photoshop and Illustrator for vector/raster precision, combined with 3D programs to create cutaway models and 3D animations as needed.
I’m eager to take on select part-time freelance projects that match my strengths. Let's discuss how I can support your next technical visualization need.

Experience

Tech graphic artist Freelace · Part-time Mar 2026 – Present 3 mos Dayton, OH, United States Self-Employed Freelancer
1985 – Present (40+ years)
Provided custom technical illustrations, mechanical cutaways, exploded views, and line art for industrial clients, manufacturers, and engineering firms. Specialized in translating complex product designs into clear assembly diagrams, repair guides, and patent visuals using Photoshop, Illustrator, and various 3D modeling tools. Managed full project lifecycles including client consultations, revisions, and final delivery.

Education

Sinclair Community College No degree, Commercial Art and Design 1977 – 1979

Other experience

tech artist From 1979- 1980, worked as a technical illustrator for a small graphic studio. I quit there and started my career as a freelance artist.
Tech artist From 1977- 1979, worked as a technical illustration for O'neil & associates. I became an experience draftsman before moving on.