About Me:

I, Mercedes “Mercy” Cubenas, am a Lead Scenic Artist at Busch Gardens for the Howl-O-Scream Entertainment Team. I have worked as an Entertainment Technician for over three years, specializing in scenic arts.

My speed, efficiency, and problem-solving skills have allowed me to take on increasingly complex tasks with confidence, ensuring that every project I touch is completed with incredible quality in a timely manner.

Beyond my artistic talents, I have developed a well-rounded understanding of every critical aspect of the job, including installation, strike, lull, and forklift operation- along with skills such as carpentry, lighting, and audio, allowing me to take matters into my own hands to complete tasks.

This versatility allows me to adapt quickly to any challenge, making me an invaluable asset to the team.

Profession: Scenic painting, Scenic Design, Set Dressing, Creative Consultant, Storyboarding, Character Design, Script Writing & Drafting, Graphic Designer.

Software/Tools Of Choice: Clip Studio Paint, Acrylic Paint, and Air Brush.

Software Experience: Clip Studio Paint, DaVinci Resolve, Video Pad, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Animate, Movavi. Fast learner & willing to learn more programs.

Skills: Painting, Foam work/Carving, Props, Liquid Latex, Elastometic, Joint Compound, Modeling clay/Molding, Set dressing/Decorating, Designing/Creating Concepts, Character Design, Graphic Art, Spray Paint, Stain, Precise Linework, Weathering/Aging, Quality Control, Paint Mixing/Color Matching, Maintaining a quick speed while not sacrificing quality, Teamwork, Initiative, Install/Strike, Hammerdrilling, Wood Saw, Lull, Forklift, Harness Trained, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Teaching, Organization, Adaptibility, Repairs/Touch-Ups, Recruitment, Communication, Tech Managing

Hobbies: Concept Development, Writing, Piano, Make-Up, SFX, Cosplay, Prop Making, Sculpting, Acting, Voice Acting, Guitar, Photography, Singing, and Hanging Out With My Cats.