I’m Lauren Minty, a Manitoba-based illustrator and Graphic Communications graduate with a passion for storytelling, character, and visual creativity. My work is inspired by classic illustration, travel, and the little details that bring ideas to life. I have experience creating illustrations for a children’s book project, as well as developing personal artwork using traditional mediums, Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite. Alongside illustration, I have experience in writing, research, and digital content creation, allowing me to approach creative projects with both imagination and attention to detail.…

Lauren Minty

I’m Lauren Minty, a Manitoba-based illustrator and Graphic Communications graduate with a passion for storytelling, character, and visual creativity. My work is inspired by classic illustration, travel, and the little details that bring ideas to life. I have experience creating illustrations for a children’s book project, as well as developing personal artwork using traditional mediums, Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite. Alongside illustration, I have experience in writing, research, and digital content creation, allowing me to approach creative projects with both imagination and attention to detail.…

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I’m Lauren Minty, a Manitoba-based illustrator and Graphic Communications graduate with a passion for storytelling, character, and visual creativity. My work is inspired by classic illustration, travel, and the little details that bring ideas to life.

I have experience creating illustrations for a children’s book project, as well as developing personal artwork using traditional mediums, Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite. Alongside illustration, I have experience in writing, research, and digital content creation, allowing me to approach creative projects with both imagination and attention to detail.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Writer at Explore Explores Media
December 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote engaging digital articles for online audiences. Conducted independent research and fact-checking, adapted tone and messaging for audience relevance, and sourced both stock and original photography to support articles.
Production Coordinator at Glacier FarmMedia
August 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Coordinated production workflows for multiple publications and guides. Prepared layouts, handled pre-press tasks, and delivered press-ready materials. Reviewed submissions for formatting, accuracy, and publication standards, and tracked deadlines while collaborating with editorial and advertising teams in a remote environment.
Illustrator (Children’s Book) at ‘Audrey: Star of the World’
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Collaborated with the author on children’s book development and produced 41 illustrations using Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite. Designed the book cover and maintained visual consistency across the book.
Collaborator / Illustrator (children’s book) at ‘Audrey: Star of the World’
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Collaborated with the author on children’s book development. Produced 41 illustrations using Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite, and designed the book cover while supporting visual consistency across the book.
Independent Content Creator (@classic.hollywood.fan)
December 1, 2017 - Present
Founded and grew an Instagram account focused on classic film to 474K followers. Created, edited, formatted, and published film-related content; researched facts, wrote captions, fact-checked information, and sourced material. Monitored audience engagement and tested different content types to improve performance.

Education

Graphic Communications Certificate at Red River College Polytechnic
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services