I am a creative and passionate artist seeking a position to create engaging artwork that resonates with audiences. I have experience in digital and traditional art mediums. I am open to collaborating with others and contributing my own ideas. As a freelance artist and small business owner, I design logos, flyers, paintings, and book covers for a diverse range of clients. My background includes illustrating a children's book and working with communities, including projects addressing environmental issues. I love turning ideas into vibrant visuals that tell a story and spark conversation.…

Alaina Richardson

I am a creative and passionate artist seeking a position to create engaging artwork that resonates with audiences. I have experience in digital and traditional art mediums. I am open to collaborating with others and contributing my own ideas. As a freelance artist and small business owner, I design logos, flyers, paintings, and book covers for a diverse range of clients. My background includes illustrating a children's book and working with communities, including projects addressing environmental issues. I love turning ideas into vibrant visuals that tell a story and spark conversation.…

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I am a creative and passionate artist seeking a position to create engaging artwork that resonates with audiences. I have experience in digital and traditional art mediums. I am open to collaborating with others and contributing my own ideas.

As a freelance artist and small business owner, I design logos, flyers, paintings, and book covers for a diverse range of clients. My background includes illustrating a children’s book and working with communities, including projects addressing environmental issues. I love turning ideas into vibrant visuals that tell a story and spark conversation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at JSJ Enterprises & Publishing
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Collaborated with author Terrius Bruce to illustrate the children's book "The Young Garden King," focusing on environmental dynamics and community resilience for the HBCU Green Fund.
Assistant at LeMoyne Art Camp
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Assisted art instructors, helped summer camp participants create artwork, and organized materials for various projects.
Business Manager at Artistic Werks
October 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Owner of a small art business where I sell handmade jewelry; manages daily operations, sales, inventory, and customer relations.
Freelance Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 20, 2025
Provides a variety of art-related services for clients such as: logo design, flyer design, custom paintings, book covers, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Florida A&M University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Minor Liberal Arts at Florida A&M University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Florida State University
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Minor Environment & Society at Florida State University
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Associate of Arts Degree at University of Central Florida
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Mobilize Green: Leadership and Career Essentials Micro-Credential Certification at Mobilize Green
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Qualifications

NEXUS Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
The Links Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Florida HBCU Extending the Bench Based Accountability Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Mobilize Green: Leadership and Career Essentials Micro-Credential Certification
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    uniE621 The Young Garden King
    "The Young Garden King" follows the inspiring journey of Imhotep, a young boy with a heart full of determination and a dream to transform his community. Set in a small rural town, Imhotep's quest to create a garden leads him on a path of discovery, resilience and unity. As he overcomes challenges and nurtures his garden, he brings fresh food and renewed hope to his neighbors within the food desert. illustrator children'sbook…