Hasmik A. Karakelyan

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I am a freelance illustrator creating compelling visual stories for personal and professional. My mission is to elevate written stories by creating a vibrant visual world to engage readers.

About

I am a freelance illustrator creating compelling visual stories for personal and professional. My mission is to elevate written stories by creating a vibrant visual world to engage readers. I’m skilled in developing engaging story-driven visuals and producing materials such as flyers, social media posts, zines, and journals.

I have worked three years as the main Illustrator for a Chicago nonprofit, illustrating their book and related materials (website, flyers, etc.). My experience also includes teaching as a Teaching Assistant for college courses, supporting creative processes across disciplines and guiding students with tool usage and safe, efficient workflows.

  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 1

WE Bridge The GapsTM (WBTG) is an Chicago based non-profit organization created and run by Wanda Clevenger (MM, BSN, BCPA). I created illustrations for the WBTG website and Wanda’s book “Connecting is Medicine.” The book serves to tell real stories of patients and providers navigating the healthcare system in the US, and teaches readers to advocate for themselves.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator

Work experience· 9 roles

Book Illustrator · WE Bridge the GapsMar 2023 – Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Main Illustrator · WE Bridge the Gaps (WBTG)Feb 2023 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Illustrated WBTG’s book Connecting is Medicine and supported related materials including the website and flyers. The book shares patient and provider stories in medical settings, advocating for learning to advocate for oneself and for making the system work better for patients.

Main Illustrator · WE Bridge the GapsFeb 2023 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo

WE Bridge the Gap's book, Connecting is Medicine, tells stories of patients and providers in medical settings advocating learning to advocate for them and make the system work for them. I have worked with them for three years, illustrating their book, website, flyers, etc.

Teaching Assistant · SAIC (Advanced Projects) — Early College Program (Core Practice)Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 · 6 mos
Teaching Assistant (TA), Advanced Projects (Early College Program) — Core Practice · SAIC (Advanced Projects)Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 · 6 mos
Teaching Assistant · SAIC (Advanced Projects) (Early College Program) (Core Practice)Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 · 6 mos
Artist Mentor · Arts of LifeMay 2022 – Jun 2022 · 2 mos
Freelance IllustratorJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (studio practice) with a Minor in Art History · School of The Art Institute of Chicago2018 – 2023

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