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Hi, I’m Annecia J. Thompson, an early-career illustrator with a Master of Arts in Illustration. I blend creative exploration with clear communication, organized production workflows, and client-focused collaboration to bring ideas to life through character design, digital illustration, and visual storytelling. I thrive in multi-project environments, refining visual concepts, delivering polished artwork that meets artistic and technical standards, and continuously growing as an artist.…Hi, I’m Annecia J. Thompson, an early-career illustrator with a Master of Arts in Illustration. I blend creative exploration with clear communication, organized production workflows, and client-focused collaboration to bring ideas to life through character design, digital illustration, and visual storytelling. I thrive in multi-project environments, refining visual concepts, delivering polished artwork that meets artistic and technical standards, and continuously growing as an artist.

Annecia J. Thompson

Book Illustrator, Illustrator, Character Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Annecia J. Thompson, an early-career illustrator with a Master of Arts in Illustration. I blend creative exploration with clear communication, organized production workflows, and client-focused collaboration to bring ideas to life through character design, digital illustration, and visual storytelling. I thrive in multi-project environments, refining visual concepts, delivering polished artwork that meets artistic and technical standards, and continuously growing as an artist.…Hi, I’m Annecia J. Thompson, an early-career illustrator with a Master of Arts in Illustration. I blend creative exploration with clear communication, organized production workflows, and client-focused collaboration to bring ideas to life through character design, digital illustration, and visual storytelling. I thrive in multi-project environments, refining visual concepts, delivering polished artwork that meets artistic and technical standards, and continuously growing as an artist.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Annecia J. Thompson, an early-career illustrator with a Master of Arts in Illustration. I blend creative exploration with clear communication, organized production workflows, and client-focused collaboration to bring ideas to life through character design, digital illustration, and visual storytelling.
I thrive in multi-project environments, refining visual concepts, delivering polished artwork that meets artistic and technical standards, and continuously growing as an artist.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Create original illustrations, character designs, and digital artwork for individual clients. Develop concepts, references, and stylistic direction through collaborative communication. Manage multiple commissions with consistent updates, timely delivery, and strong client satisfaction. Translate ideas into expressive visual narratives with personality and style.

Child Artwork Editor

January 1, 2024 - Present

Edit and prepare over 1,000 children’s artwork files weekly for production. Use Photoshop to refine lines, adjust color, and ensure visual consistency. Prepare artwork for merchandise, books, and fundraising products. Maintain high accuracy and quality while working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Paraprofessional - Art Instructor at Gwinnett County Public Schools

January 1, 2026 - Present

Design engaging visual materials—including illustrations, storyboards, learning aids, and classroom displays—to enhance student comprehension and support differentiated instruction. Prepare and organize art materials for classroom activities. Guide students in basic drawing and creative techniques, providing constructive feedback to build confidence and artistic skills. Support teachers by illustrating custom educational resources (charts, diagrams, activity sheets) aligned with lesson objectives. Integrate digital illustration tools (e.g., Procreate, Adobe Illustrator) to develop modern, visually compelling learning content. Create age-appropriate art activities that encourage creativity, fine motor development, and self-expression among elementary students.

Substitute Teacher at Gwinnett County Public Schools

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Managed Pre-K through fifth grade classrooms while maintaining a positive learning environment. Adapted lesson plans to incorporate visual and artistic learning approaches. Demonstrated flexibility and effective communication in new classroom settings.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed

January 1, 2020 - Present

Child Artwork Editor at SQUARE1 ART

January 1, 2024 - Present