Hi there! I'm Ethan, a multifaceted artist with a passion for taking on new challenges. I thrive in creative environments and love collaborating on innovative projects that push the boundaries of art and design. With a background in illustration and concept art, I bring vibrant ideas to life. Whether it's through digital media or traditional methods, I'm dedicated to creating exceptional visuals that resonate with audiences.

Ethan Thornsberry

Hi there! I'm Ethan, a multifaceted artist with a passion for taking on new challenges. I thrive in creative environments and love collaborating on innovative projects that push the boundaries of art and design. With a background in illustration and concept art, I bring vibrant ideas to life. Whether it's through digital media or traditional methods, I'm dedicated to creating exceptional visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Hi there! I’m Ethan, a multifaceted artist with a passion for taking on new challenges. I thrive in creative environments and love collaborating on innovative projects that push the boundaries of art and design.

With a background in illustration and concept art, I bring vibrant ideas to life. Whether it’s through digital media or traditional methods, I’m dedicated to creating exceptional visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Book Illustrator at Jan Hall Editorial
March 31, 2016 - December 16, 2016
A illustrated for page spreads for a young adult novel (Reality by Daniel Liut).
Motion Graphics Artist at Columbus Custom Tees
December 28, 2024 - Present
Having worked as a screen press assistant I also make Instagram Stories/Bumpers for them using After Effects as well as shooting videos in the shop via DSLR.
Comics Illustrator at Malt Adult Animation Collective
May 3, 2018 - December 15, 2018
I made 3 short comics featured in 3 issues of Malt Adult's Zine.
Concept Artist at elevenoneproductions
September 30, 2015 - October 30, 2015
I designed a dragon creature along with a piece of key art for a film project by Steph West.
Screen Press Assistant at Columbus Custom Tees
February 23, 2019 - November 30, 2024
I assisted the press manager on site with printing T-Shirts for clients using an Anatol Machine.
Print Operator at PPC FLEX
January 15, 2025 - October 25, 2025
I worked on site as a print operator alongside the senior operator. We would install ink buckets into a Flexographic Printing Machine and place rolls of lamination film and poly film to create food packaging for clients including McDonalds and Costco.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
May 8, 2015 - Present
I work on various art projects ranging from illustrations to digital media works for clients. My role involves creating visual narratives that captivate and convey messages effectively.

Education

BFA at Columbus College of Art & Design
August 26, 2011 - May 9, 2015

Qualifications

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    uniE621 Future Grunge NYC
    A self made project character designs of New Yorkers in a not so distant future.
    uniE621 Project Aqua Tech
    A sci-fi story pitch I created featuring character designs of futuristic marine technicians.
    uniE621 God Emperor of Dune Concept Art
    Another fan made, unofficial project based on the IP by Frank Herbert. These character designs are based on descriptions of the characters featured in the novel.
    uniE621 Metroid Redesign Exercise
    An exercise in character redesign taking a preexisting character and adapting it for live action film. This is fan made, unofficial concept art based on a Nintendo IP.
    uniE621 Reality Page Spreads
    This was a book illustration project I worked on for author Daniel Liut's young adult novel Reality back in 2016. The book was published by Jan Hall Editorial.