I am a highly creative and multi-talented Illustrator, Art teacher, Author, and Therapeutic Art Administrator with over fourteen years of experience in education, therapy, and visual storytelling. My work spans publishing illustrated children's books, leading workshops, and developing art curricula for diverse communities. I collaborate with schools, libraries, and care facilities to promote self-expression, resilience, and self-esteem through art. I’ve designed and implemented illustration projects for Kube Publishing and Compass Books, created inclusive programs for students with disabilities, and enjoy mentoring fellow artists and teaching others to explore their creativity.

Aymaan Husien

I am a highly creative and multi-talented Illustrator, Art teacher, Author, and Therapeutic Art Administrator with over fourteen years of experience in education, therapy, and visual storytelling. My work spans publishing illustrated children's books, leading workshops, and developing art curricula for diverse communities. I collaborate with schools, libraries, and care facilities to promote self-expression, resilience, and self-esteem through art. I’ve designed and implemented illustration projects for Kube Publishing and Compass Books, created inclusive programs for students with disabilities, and enjoy mentoring fellow artists and teaching others to explore their creativity.

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I am a highly creative and multi-talented Illustrator, Art teacher, Author, and Therapeutic Art Administrator with over fourteen years of experience in education, therapy, and visual storytelling. My work spans publishing illustrated children’s books, leading workshops, and developing art curricula for diverse communities.

I collaborate with schools, libraries, and care facilities to promote self-expression, resilience, and self-esteem through art. I’ve designed and implemented illustration projects for Kube Publishing and Compass Books, created inclusive programs for students with disabilities, and enjoy mentoring fellow artists and teaching others to explore their creativity.

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Work Experience

Visual Art Instructor at City of Calgary
June 1, 2022 - Present
Creating programs and curriculum. Teaching art classes to different ages and communities including adults and children. Leading and running workshops. Developing leadership and management skills.
Recreational Therapy Aid at Carewest
January 1, 2017 - Present
Using therapeutic art practices to teach art to vulnerable communities. Providing therapeutic activities to assist patients/clients to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning and to meet educational and treatment goals.
Illustrator at Kube Publishing
March 1, 2010 - Present
Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions. Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards. Illustrated and designed educational publications and teacher curricula. Successfully resolved a range of complex artistic development issues for both artists and team members. Maintained accurate specs and met deadlines.
Author/Illustrator at Compass Books
November 1, 2010 - Present
Liaised with clients, editors and authors to understand and interpret their needs, built appropriate styles and negotiated pricing and deadlines. Created images and designs by using traditional hand skills of drawing and painting, alongside other techniques, to meet design briefs. Published works and contributed to educational publications and teacher curricula.
Recreational Therapy Aide at Carewest
January 1, 2017 - Present
Using therapeutic art practices to teach art to vulnerable communities. Providing therapeutic activities to assist patients/clients to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning and to meet educational and treatment goals.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Alberta University of Arts
January 1, 1999 - December 20, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Alberta University of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Alberta University of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Hive Five Training (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
CPR Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
BLS Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Hive Five Training (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
CPR Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
BLS Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Hive Five Training (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
CPR Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
BLS Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
CPR Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
BLS Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Hive Five Training Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization