Hi, I’m Earl Starcher, a Chicago-based freelance artist with comprehensive experience in illustration and animation. I’m proficient in diverse illustration and animation techniques, and I enjoy providing constructive feedback on artistic projects. Contract work is heavy in background design and visual development. I’m eager to leverage my skills and dedication to quality to deliver emotive visual solutions while meeting the creative needs of projects.

Earl Starcher

Hi, I’m Earl Starcher, a Chicago-based freelance artist with comprehensive experience in illustration and animation. I’m proficient in diverse illustration and animation techniques, and I enjoy providing constructive feedback on artistic projects. Contract work is heavy in background design and visual development. I’m eager to leverage my skills and dedication to quality to deliver emotive visual solutions while meeting the creative needs of projects.

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Hi, I’m Earl Starcher, a Chicago-based freelance artist with comprehensive experience in illustration and animation. I’m proficient in diverse illustration and animation techniques, and I enjoy providing constructive feedback on artistic projects.

Contract work is heavy in background design and visual development. I’m eager to leverage my skills and dedication to quality to deliver emotive visual solutions while meeting the creative needs of projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Teacher at KinderCare Education Centers
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Responsible for lesson planning, family communication, custodial duties, and safety of children aged 3-5.
Art and Writing Tutor at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Offer critique and guidance on animation and other assignments. Provide program assistance for various arts software. Edit and organize student essays and creative writing.
Creative Intern at Weird Stuff – Arts Showcase
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Assisted with creative tasks and contributed to events for the arts showcase.
Creative Intern at Weird Stuff Only Arts Showcase
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Monthly live show of time-based media in Minneapolis. Create social media promotional graphics and loops
Private Child Care Provider at Independent
January 1, 2025 - Present
Private child care, toddler care and education for a single family

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation major, Creative Writing minor) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet