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.…

Hasmik A. Karakelyan

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.…

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Armenian
Fluent

Work Experience

Book Illustrator at WE Bridge the Gaps
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026
Main Illustrator at WE Bridge the Gaps (WBTG)
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
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 at WE Bridge the Gaps
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
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 at SAIC (Advanced Projects) — Early College Program (Core Practice)
July 4, 2022 - December 24, 2022
Supported instruction across three college-level studio courses by implementing advanced understanding of creative processes across multiple disciplines. Delivered fundamental class-wide and individual instruction on tools and software, including guidance on creative techniques such as 3D printing, screen printing, sound mixing, and woodworking. Transferred knowledge to students while serving as a peer as well as a guide.
Teaching Assistant (TA), Advanced Projects (Early College Program) — Core Practice at SAIC (Advanced Projects)
July 4, 2022 - December 24, 2022
Assisted in three college-level studio courses by implementing an advanced understanding of creative processes across multiple disciplines. Delivered fundamental class-wide and individual instruction on tools and software. Supported safe and efficient guidance for creative techniques such as 3D printing, screen printing, sound mixing, and woodworking, and transferred knowledge to students as a peer.
Teaching Assistant at SAIC (Advanced Projects) (Early College Program) (Core Practice)
July 4, 2022 - December 24, 2022
In my time as a TA I worked in three college level studio courses, implementing an advanced understanding of creative processes across multiple disciplines, and delivering fundamental class wide instruction on the use of tools and software. One of the skills required for this job is having a general understanding of most creative techniques; I guided others safely and efficiently through their creative process.
Artist Mentor at Arts of Life
May 16, 2022 - June 17, 2022
Arts of Life is a non-profit that provides artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their art practice and promote their work. As an Artist Mentor I provided direct assistance to artists and ran weekly programing. I led workshops on making foldable heart-shaped cards for friends, wrote love letters, and presented on the history of the disability rights movement. I also redecorated the wellness room and organized a larger community workshop where artists decorated fabric squares to be sewn into a quilt, which now hangs in the wellness room.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Work with private and commercial clients to create engaging visual stories for personal and professional use. Transform reviewed stories into a comic format, developing vibrant and compelling narratives. Also create supporting print and digital materials such as flyers, social media posts, zines, and journals.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
I work with private and commercial clients to create compelling visual stories for personal and professional use. My skills revolve around reviewing stories and converting them into a comic form, helping create vibrant, compelling narratives. I also have experience creating flyers, social media posts, zines and journals, and more.

Education

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (studio practice) with a Minor in Art History at School of The Art Institute of Chicago
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other
    Connecting is Medicine

    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.