I paint immersive stories in VR—and help others do the same.

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Dan Franke
VR Artist • Educator • Consultant

I help visionary studios, brands, and creators implement VR creation tools that streamline workflows and help craft stories that resonate.

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How I can help you

VR Art & Animation

Using Quill, I create hand-painted VR animations that combine cinematic storytelling with expressive visual worlds — brushstroke by brushstroke. These pieces can be used for narrative content, immersive installations, or branded campaigns. Each project is custom-built to emotionally connect with your audience in 3D space.

Creative Consulting

I support studios, brands, and creators in integrating VR storytelling into their creative pipeline. Whether you're exploring the medium for the first time or refining an existing project,I offer feedback, ideation support, and workflow strategies during concept and prototyping. My goal: helping you work smarter and tell stories that resonate.

Viral Content & Campaigns

I produce high-end VR reels designed to perform on social media,
regularly reaching millions of viewers with cinematic reveals and behind-the-scenes magic.
These reels are ideal for launching new IPs, building hype for games and shows,
or telling stories that connect emotionally — fast, bold, and shareable.

Online Courses & Workshops

I teach artists and teams how to master VR painting and storytelling with Quill. From corporate workshops to my online course with 40+ lessons,
I focus on both creative technique and efficient workflows. The goal is to empower more creators to work smarter — and stand out with their style.

Why creating Art in VR?

Lightning-fast visual prototyping

Emotional storytelling in immersive space

Stylized content that grabs attention

Real-time iteration and feedback

Hand-painted scenes, no 3D modeling

Small team, high-quality production

Check out my beginner-friendly online course to creating immersive art in Quill!

FAQs

What exactly do you do?

I create hand-painted VR animations, immersive reels, and cinematic content using Quill. I also help studios integrate VR into their creative workflows and teach artists how to paint in VR through my online course and workshops.

Can you create custom VR art for my brand/project?

Absolutely. I offer immersive visuals and social media reels for films, games, brands, and more. Just get in touch with your idea — I’ll help you bring it to life.

What software do you use?

I work primarily in Quill by Smoothstep, a VR painting and animation tool. For post-production and editing, I use tools like After Effects, Premiere, and Blender when needed.

How much does it cost?

I don’t have a fixed price list — every project I take on is unique, and so is the creative process behind it. Whether it’s a VR reel, a workshop, or consulting, pricing depends on the scope, timeline, and complexity.If you’re curious about what something might cost, let’s jump on a quick call and figure out what makes sense for your project.