I’m Tina Cash-Walsh, a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer based in San Rafael, CA. I gather inspiration from the world around me to create fun, colorful illustrations and patterns that share joy and spark imagination. I work across traditional and digital media, from editorial art and product packaging to textiles and surface design, bringing ideas from concept to finished art. I’m always eager to learn and collaborate, embracing new techniques and perspectives. I’ve collaborated with brands like DesignHouse, Papyrus, RH, Nike, and others while also teaching and mentoring students at the Academy of Art University and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. I love solving creative challenges with compassionate communication and a patient, curious mindset, and I continually seek opportunities to grow as an educator and designer.

Tina Cash-Walsh

I’m Tina Cash-Walsh, a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer based in San Rafael, CA. I gather inspiration from the world around me to create fun, colorful illustrations and patterns that share joy and spark imagination. I work across traditional and digital media, from editorial art and product packaging to textiles and surface design, bringing ideas from concept to finished art. I’m always eager to learn and collaborate, embracing new techniques and perspectives. I’ve collaborated with brands like DesignHouse, Papyrus, RH, Nike, and others while also teaching and mentoring students at the Academy of Art University and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. I love solving creative challenges with compassionate communication and a patient, curious mindset, and I continually seek opportunities to grow as an educator and designer.

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I’m Tina Cash-Walsh, a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer based in San Rafael, CA. I gather inspiration from the world around me to create fun, colorful illustrations and patterns that share joy and spark imagination. I work across traditional and digital media, from editorial art and product packaging to textiles and surface design, bringing ideas from concept to finished art.

I’m always eager to learn and collaborate, embracing new techniques and perspectives. I’ve collaborated with brands like DesignHouse, Papyrus, RH, Nike, and others while also teaching and mentoring students at the Academy of Art University and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. I love solving creative challenges with compassionate communication and a patient, curious mindset, and I continually seek opportunities to grow as an educator and designer.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator/Production Artist/Contract Technical Illustrator at Restoration Hardware (RH)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Illustration/production art, catalog production, and cross-department collaboration for home furnishings; freelance/contract role since 2016.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Associate of Arts in Design & Merchandising at FIDM, San Francisco/ Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Master of Arts (in progress) at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Illustrator Cert.
October 29, 2000 - September 26, 2025

Industry Experience

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