REMEMBERING CHAD
Chad Michael Robertson was born on December 21, 1972, at the medical center in Aurora, Nebraska. He grew up in Harvard, Nebraska with his parents, Valton and Meda, and his brother Todd. In his adult years, he lived in various places including Denver, Colorado, as well as Omaha, Lincoln, and Hastings, Nebraska. He also spent some time In Hawaii.
Chad went to art school in Omaha, and then in 1996 co-founded a multimedia production company with his brother in Denver, Colorado. Throughout his career, he created amazing artwork, animation and interactive experiences that are still inspiring audiences worldwide today.
Chad was a complex, intelligent, and creative individual who inspired others and lifted the spirits of anyone around him. He is loved by his family and his dear friends and will be missed every day.
This memorial website is intended to share the life, creations, and stories of Chad. He was an artist who was a skilled and talented illustrator, craftsman, animator, graphic designer, painter, photographer, writer, and musician.
STORIES OF CHAD
Chad touched many lives and inspired us to think bigger, broader, and different. He seemed to almost operate on another level sometimes. Throughout his life, his connections with the rest of us will live on through his stories.
CHAD'S MUSIC
Chad has been a passionate musician from a very young age, and recorded a wide variety of styles of music. He also loved to jam with friends. Check out more of Chad and friends’ music.
CHAD'S AN ARTIST
Chad created art in many formats and mediums. From pencil sketches to tattoos, digital illustration, and huge paintings, he mastered many skills to express himself visually.
ANIMATION AND VIDEO
Chad has been creating video since he was in high school, making short movies with his friends. Then, in the mid-90’s, he was one of the first pioneers to learn to produce 3D animation and motion graphics.
In 1996, he co-founded an animation and multimedia production company called Hyperspective, where he developed websites, interactive media, 3D animation, and huge stereoscopic billboards before most people even knew what those things were. His father, a project manager and engineer for the Nebraska Department of Roads even commented at the time “I have no idea what this stuff is, but it’s cool.”
PHOTO ALBUM
Take a look through our photo album. This section will be updated as we get more photos from friends and family and as we can scan some older one, so check back later for more.