Hi, I’m Bill Stanford, cartoonist, illustrator, writer and lifelong resident of the hilltops in rural Pennsylvania. Previously worked as the official illustrator of the New York Yankees baseball magazine, and illustrated a set of NASCAR trading cards, which led to an honorary appearance at an all-star race in Charlotte. After a few years spent drawing editorial cartoons and now drawing a weekly cartoon strip for his local paper. I’m a versatile illustrator and designer with over four decades of experience creating illustrations, layouts, and branding collateral for a wide range of industries. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, print-ready art that meets client specifications and industry standards. I’ve collaborated with teams and solo clients to craft character designs, editorial illustrations, and marketing assets. I’m proficient in traditional and digital techniques and pride myself on delivering artwork that communicates clearly and professionally.…

Bill Stanford

Hi, I’m Bill Stanford, cartoonist, illustrator, writer and lifelong resident of the hilltops in rural Pennsylvania. Previously worked as the official illustrator of the New York Yankees baseball magazine, and illustrated a set of NASCAR trading cards, which led to an honorary appearance at an all-star race in Charlotte. After a few years spent drawing editorial cartoons and now drawing a weekly cartoon strip for his local paper. I’m a versatile illustrator and designer with over four decades of experience creating illustrations, layouts, and branding collateral for a wide range of industries. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, print-ready art that meets client specifications and industry standards. I’ve collaborated with teams and solo clients to craft character designs, editorial illustrations, and marketing assets. I’m proficient in traditional and digital techniques and pride myself on delivering artwork that communicates clearly and professionally.…

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Hi, I’m Bill Stanford, cartoonist, illustrator, writer and lifelong resident of the hilltops in rural Pennsylvania. Previously worked as the official illustrator of the New York Yankees baseball magazine, and illustrated a set of NASCAR trading cards, which led to an honorary appearance at an all-star race in Charlotte. After a few years spent drawing editorial cartoons and now drawing a weekly cartoon strip for his local paper.

I’m a versatile illustrator and designer with over four decades of experience creating illustrations, layouts, and branding collateral for a wide range of industries. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, print-ready art that meets client specifications and industry standards.

I’ve collaborated with teams and solo clients to craft character designs, editorial illustrations, and marketing assets. I’m proficient in traditional and digital techniques and pride myself on delivering artwork that communicates clearly and professionally.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist / Illustrator at Self-employed (Freelance)
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Produced graphic designs, illustrations, cartoons for advertising campaigns and publications. Designed and created signs and banners for companies and sports teams. Designed signs using Corel, Illustrator, Flexi and Gerber products for interior and exterior applications, including mounting conditions.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
August 1, 1998 - October 1, 2025
Involved in layout and illustration for various projects, using InDesign, Illustrator, CorelDraw and Photoshop. Prepared graphic designs, drafting, and technical drawings; supported marketing and branding efforts.
Sign Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Drafted and illustrated products from engineering drafts. Designed collateral and layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at MediaMax
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Designed print and digital advertising; created marketing collateral for diverse industries; managed budgets and led creative teams through ad campaigns.
Designer / Assistant Editor at Webb Weekly
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Created newspaper advertising and paginated weekly publication; maintained and updated website; generated content; editorial cartoons and comic strip work.
Technical Illustrator at Lycoming Engines
March 1, 2017 - Present
Illustrated and photographed aircraft engines and components for service and maintenance manuals; designed collateral for internal communications. Ensured compliance with FAA standards.
Designer / Assistant Editor at Webb Weekly
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Designed newspaper advertising and paginated the weekly Webb Weekly. Maintained and updated the website, produced newspaper content, and contributed editorial cartoons and a cartoon strip.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at MediaMax
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Designed print and digital advertising; created marketing collateral for a wide range of industries and clients; managed budgets and a creative team to lead all phases of ad campaigns.
Sign Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Drafted and illustrated products from engineering drawings; designed collateral and layouts for catalogs, technical manuals, and installation instructions.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
August 1, 1998 - October 1, 2025
Provided design and illustration services; produced materials using InDesign, Illustrator, CorelDraw and Photoshop; delivered graphic design, drafting, color theory and corporate identity work, supporting marketing and technical needs.
Artist / Illustrator at Freelance
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Produced graphic designs, illustrations, and cartoons for advertising campaigns and publications; designed and created signs and banners for companies and sports teams; designed signs using Corel, Illustrator, Flexi and Gerber, with mounting considerations.
Technical Illustrator at Lycoming Engines
March 1, 2017 - Present
Illustrated and photographed aircraft engines and components for service and maintenance manuals; designed collateral for internal communications; all creative work aligned with FAA standards and approvals.
Designer / Assistant Editor at Webb Weekly
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Create newspaper advertising and paginate the weekly newspaper. Maintain and update website. Create newspaper content. Editorial cartoonist and cartoon strip creator.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at MediaMax
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Design print and digital advertising. Created marketing and collateral for a wide variety of industries and clientele. Managed budgets and creative team to lead all phases of ad campaigns.
Sign Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Drafting and illustrating products from engineering drafts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
August 1, 1998 - October 1, 2025
InDesign, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Photoshop; graphic design; drafting; AutoCAD; color theory; corporate identity; marketing; understanding technical data; Mac OS and Windows OS.
Technical Illustrator at Lycoming Engines
March 1, 2017 - Present
Illustrate and photograph aircraft engines and engine components for use in service and maintenance manuals. Design and create collateral for internal communications. All creative must meet FAA standards and approval.
Artist / Illustrator (Freelance) at Freelance
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Produced graphic designs, illustrations, cartoons for advertising campaigns and publications. Designed and created signs and banners for companies and sports teams. Design all types of signs using CorelDraw, Illustrator, Flexi and Gerber products, interior and exterior graphics; experienced in mounting conditions.
Designer / Assistant Editor at Webb Weekly
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Created newspaper advertising and paginated the weekly newspaper. Maintained and updated website. Created newspaper content. Editorial cartoonist and cartoon strip creator.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at MediaMax
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Designed print and digital advertising. Created marketing and collateral for a wide variety of industries and clientele. Managed budgets and creative team to lead all phases of ad campaigns.
Sign Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Drafting and illustrating products from engineering drafts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
August 1, 1998 - October 1, 2025
InDesign, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Photoshop, graphic design, drafting and related design tasks; experienced with Mac OS and Windows OS; emphasized color theory, corporate identity and marketing, and understanding technical data.
Illustrator / Freelance at Freelance
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Produced graphic designs, illustrations, cartoons for advertising campaigns and publications. Designed and created signs and banners for companies and sports teams. Expertise in sign design using Corel, Illustrator, Flexi and Gerber products for interior and exterior signage, with engineering mounting considerations.
Technical Illustrator at Lycoming Engines
March 1, 2017 - Present
Illustrate and photograph aircraft engines and engine components for use in service and maintenance manuals. Design and create collateral for internal communications. All creative must meet FAA standards and approval.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
March 31, 2017 - October 24, 2025
Created illustrations and cut-aways of machinery and factory layouts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Technical Illustrator at Lycoming Engines
October 31, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Illustrate and photograph aircraft engines and engine components for use in service and maintenance manuals. Design and create collateral for internal communications. All creative must meet FAA standards and approval.
Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 1984 - Present
Experienced in creating and illustrating visual communications. Design all types of illustrations both traditionally and digitally.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
March 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025
Created illustrations and cut-aways of machinery and factory layouts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Technical Illustrator at Lycoming Engines
October 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Illustrate and photograph aircraft engines and engine components for use in service and maintenance manuals. Design and create collateral for internal communications. All creative must meet FAA standards and approval.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at MediaMax
February 1, 2003 - October 24, 2025
Combine character and graphic design to create logos and branding. Created graphics and collateral for a wide variety of industries and clientele.
Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 1984 - Present
Experienced in creating and illustrating visual communications. Design all types of illustrations both traditionally and digitally.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
October 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Created illustrations and cut-aways of machinery and factory layouts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
March 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025
Created illustrations and cut-aways of machinery and factory layouts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 1984 - Present
Experienced in creating and illustrating visual communications. Design all types of illustrations both traditionally and digitally.
Designer / Illustrator at Wright Sign Company
February 1, 1984 - Present
Experienced in creating and illustrating visual communications. Design all types of illustrations both traditionally and digitally.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
October 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Created illustrations and cut-aways of machinery and factory layouts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Sprout-Waldron
March 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025
Created illustrations and cut-aways of machinery and factory layouts. Designed collateral, layouts for catalogs, technical manuals and installation instructions.

Education

Post-secondary Certification at North Light Art School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Technical Illustrator at Pennsylvania College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Post-Secondary Certification at North Light Art School, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Post-Secondary Certification at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School, Wellsboro, PA
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Post-secondary Certificate at North Light Art School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Technical Illustrator at Pennsylvania College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Post-secondary Certificate at North Light Art School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Technical Illustrator at Pennsylvania College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Certificate at North Light Art School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
at Pennsylvania College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Certificate (3D Studio; Computer Animation; Advanced Computer Graphics; AutoCAD Drafting) at North Light Art School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Post-secondary education at Pennsylvania College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Certificate in 3D Studio, Computer Animation, Advanced Computer Graphics, Basic AutoCAD Drafting at North Light Art School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Coursework in Illustration/Graphic Design at Pennsylvania College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Post-secondary Certificate - 3D Studio; Computer Animation; Advanced Computer Graphics; AutoCAD Drafting at North Light Art School
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Post-secondary Certification at Pennsylvania College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
High School Diploma at Wellsboro Senior High School
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1978

Qualifications

Post-secondary Certification
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Technical Illustrator
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Post-secondary Certificate
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Technical Illustrator
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Certificate in 3D Studio, Computer Animation, Advanced Computer Graphics, Basic AutoCAD Drafting
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Post-secondary Certificate - 3D Studio; Computer Animation; Advanced Computer Graphics; AutoCAD Drafting
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Post-secondary Certification
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
High School Diploma
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1978

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Other

Skills

Experience Level