I’m an illustrator and designer with 25 years of experience, specializing in products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio that focuses on risograph printing, home décor, wearable goods, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. I thrive in illustration, graphic design, paper craft, and gift innovation, with a passion for product development and creative direction. I lead art direction and creative consultation across collaborations for Hallmark, Land of Nod, Barkley, and freelance projects, and I’m proficient in Adobe Suite, Procreate, Firefly, Copilot, Claude, and Microsoft Office. I enjoy mentoring through workshops and speaking engagements.

Colin Walsh

I’m an illustrator and designer with 25 years of experience, specializing in products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio that focuses on risograph printing, home décor, wearable goods, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. I thrive in illustration, graphic design, paper craft, and gift innovation, with a passion for product development and creative direction. I lead art direction and creative consultation across collaborations for Hallmark, Land of Nod, Barkley, and freelance projects, and I’m proficient in Adobe Suite, Procreate, Firefly, Copilot, Claude, and Microsoft Office. I enjoy mentoring through workshops and speaking engagements.

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I’m an illustrator and designer with 25 years of experience, specializing in products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio that focuses on risograph printing, home décor, wearable goods, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors.

I thrive in illustration, graphic design, paper craft, and gift innovation, with a passion for product development and creative direction. I lead art direction and creative consultation across collaborations for Hallmark, Land of Nod, Barkley, and freelance projects, and I’m proficient in Adobe Suite, Procreate, Firefly, Copilot, Claude, and Microsoft Office. I enjoy mentoring through workshops and speaking engagements.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-owner & Creator at TIGERSHEEP FRIENDS
January 1, 2011 - Present
Co-owner of a boutique gifting studio focusing on risograph printing, home décor, wearable goods, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. Responsibilities include design direction, production planning, collaborations, and expanding into murals and licensed products.
Senior Designer & Illustrator at HALLMARK CARDS
January 1, 2006 - Present
Senior designer and illustrator focused on greeting card and product innovation, gift wrap, toddler apparel/toys/home decor, books, and licensed gift products (e.g., Golden Girls, Friends, Star Wars). Led trends forecasting, murals, and window displays.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at FREELANCE
January 1, 2022 - Present
Mural and signage work for Advocate Children’s Hospital; greeting card illustration/design for Hallmark; college portfolio consultation; Gift Card Impressions projects; Brickhouse Studio greeting card and marketing campaign designs.
Co-owner and Creator at TIGERSHEEP FRIENDS
January 1, 2006 - Present
Co-owner and creator of a risograph print and gift shop focusing on risograph printing, home décor, wearable goods, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors.
Senior Designer and Illustrator at HALLMARK CARDS
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Greeting card and product innovation, gift wrap, toddler apparel/toys/home decor, books, licensed products (Golden Girls, Friends, Star Wars); trends forecast; murals; multiple window displays.
Collaborator / Designer at LAND OF NOD
January 1, 2011 - Present
Collaboration on multiple kids products including wall decor, web illustration, pillows, plush and toys.
Designer at Barkley
December 30, 2005 - Present
Sonic Restaurant menu and marketing campaigns; UMB Bank marketing campaigns.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Ringling School of Art and Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at Ringling School of Art and Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

AIGA Best in Class
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
AIGA Best in Class
January 1, 2025 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods