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Hi, I’m Anna Best, a Chicago-based illustrator and concept artist specializing in digital illustration, character design, and storyboarding. I love bringing animals, environments, and imaginative concepts to life through vibrant line work and thoughtful color, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into polished visuals. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at Columbia College Chicago, with foundational studies in Gen Eds and Art Fundamentals from the American Academy of Art. I freelance as an illustrator, take on commissions, and have hands-on experience in education settings and public-facing art roles, including face painting and henna artistry at Lincoln Park Zoo.…Hi, I’m Anna Best, a Chicago-based illustrator and concept artist specializing in digital illustration, character design, and storyboarding. I love bringing animals, environments, and imaginative concepts to life through vibrant line work and thoughtful color, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into polished visuals. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at Columbia College Chicago, with foundational studies in Gen Eds and Art Fundamentals from the American Academy of Art. I freelance as an illustrator, take on commissions, and have hands-on experience in education settings and public-facing art roles, including face painting and henna artistry at Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Hi, I’m Anna Best, a Chicago-based illustrator and concept artist specializing in digital illustration, character design, and storyboarding. I love bringing animals, environments, and imaginative concepts to life through vibrant line work and thoughtful color, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into polished visuals. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at Columbia College Chicago, with foundational studies in Gen Eds and Art Fundamentals from the American Academy of Art. I freelance as an illustrator, take on commissions, and have hands-on experience in education settings and public-facing art roles, including face painting and henna artistry at Lincoln Park Zoo.…Hi, I’m Anna Best, a Chicago-based illustrator and concept artist specializing in digital illustration, character design, and storyboarding. I love bringing animals, environments, and imaginative concepts to life through vibrant line work and thoughtful color, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into polished visuals. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at Columbia College Chicago, with foundational studies in Gen Eds and Art Fundamentals from the American Academy of Art. I freelance as an illustrator, take on commissions, and have hands-on experience in education settings and public-facing art roles, including face painting and henna artistry at Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Hi, I’m Anna Best, a Chicago-based illustrator and concept artist specializing in digital illustration, character design, and storyboarding. I love bringing animals, environments, and imaginative concepts to life through vibrant line work and thoughtful color, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into polished visuals.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at Columbia College Chicago, with foundational studies in Gen Eds and Art Fundamentals from the American Academy of Art. I freelance as an illustrator, take on commissions, and have hands-on experience in education settings and public-facing art roles, including face painting and henna artistry at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Various Clients (Commission Work)

November 1, 2016 - Present

Created and completed over 100 commission pieces including biological concept art, line art, and character designs. Communicated with clients to understand project scope and style to ensure requirements are met to full client expectations.

Contract Artist at The Wolves of Avalon

January 1, 2025 - Present

Created environmental scenes and multiple animal inhabitants of Avalon, as well as tools/items used by the characters.

Face Painter & Henna Artist at Kaman's at Lincoln Park Zoo

June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024

Full-time summer and holiday work creating standard and custom face paint designs based on client requests; managed all financial transactions related to face painting at my station.

Volunteer at Care For Real

January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018

Distributed food to clients and interacted with new and returning visitors.

Illustrator, Commission Work at Commission Work (Self-Employed)

November 1, 2016 - Present

Created and completed over 100 commission pieces including biological concept art, line art, and character designs. Managed multiple projects to completion while being a full time student. Communicated with clients to understand project scope and style to ensure requirements are met to fulfill client expectations.