I am a 2D artist specializing in creating concepts and final illustrations for characters, props, and environments in Photoshop and Procreate. I have created character designs for LuxArk, manage and create content for my Etsy shop, and I am currently working on an unreleased dinosaur inspired TTRPG.

Madeleine Loyd

I am a 2D artist specializing in creating concepts and final illustrations for characters, props, and environments in Photoshop and Procreate. I have created character designs for LuxArk, manage and create content for my Etsy shop, and I am currently working on an unreleased dinosaur inspired TTRPG.

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I am a 2D artist specializing in creating concepts and final illustrations for characters, props, and environments in Photoshop and Procreate. I have created character designs for LuxArk, manage and create content for my Etsy shop, and I am currently working on an unreleased dinosaur inspired TTRPG.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Commission Work at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked with clients to design characters from iteration to final render.
ArtSquid Studio Etsy Shop at Artsquid Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed a series of 30+ fantasy object illustrations to be sold as stickers online.
Salesfloor Employee at Target
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed skills in guest service and working in a team to meet deadlines.
LuxArk Character Designer at LuxArk
January 1, 2025 - Present
Iterated on sci-fi character designs, color mock-ups, and final character illustrations.
Comic Shop Dungeon Master at Comic Shop
January 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Wrote and enacted an ongoing fantasy narrative for 5-9 players from teen to adult, involving creative writing, improvisation, and mediation of disputes.
Drawing I Peer Mentor at Iowa State University
December 31, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Assisted the professor in teaching material, reviewed student work, and answered questions.
Gen Con Event Host at Gen Con
December 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Organized and ran multiple events teaching participants how to construct and texture miniature models and apply color theory to paint realistic materials.
Freelance Commission Work at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked with clients to design characters from iteration to final render.
Etsy Shop at Artsquid Studio (Etsy Shop)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed a series of 30+ fantasy object illustrations to be sold as stickers online.
Salesfloor Employee at Target
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed skills in guest service and working in a team to meet deadlines.
Character Designer at LuxArk
January 1, 2025 - Present
Iterated on sci-fi character designs, color mock-ups, and final character illustrations.
Dungeon Master at Comic Shop
December 31, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Wrote and enacted an ongoing fantasy narrative for 5-9 players from teen to adult, involving creative writing, improvisation, and mediation of disputes.
Event Host at Gen Con
December 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Organized and ran multiple events teaching participants how to construct and texture miniature models and apply color theory to paint realistic materials.
Freelance Commission Work at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Work with clients to design characters from iteration to final render.
ArtSquid Studio - Etsy Shop at ArtSquid Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed a series of 30+ fantasy object illustrations to be sold as stickers online.
Sales Floor Employee at Target
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed skills in guest service and working in a team to meet deadlines.
LuxArk Character Designer at LuxArk
January 1, 2025 - Present
Iterated on sci-fi character designs, color mock-ups, and final character illustrations.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Integrated Studio Arts at Iowa State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Iowa State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Iowa State University
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Summa Cum Laude, ISU Honors Program
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Dean’s List, ISU Honors Program Alumni
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Summa Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
ISU Honors Program Alumni
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Dean's List
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Chair's Book Award
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Summa Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
ISU Honors Program Alumni
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Dean's List
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Retail