Hello, I am a freelance illustrator looking for work. I specialize in Fantasy Illustration. I have the most experience in comic book illustration, Digital illustration, and traditional pen and ink artwork. I am proficient with digital media such as Photoshop and Procreate, and am very experienced with traditional illustration and inking. I am also a background artist for animated features.…

Andy Hongisto

Hello, I am a freelance illustrator looking for work. I specialize in Fantasy Illustration. I have the most experience in comic book illustration, Digital illustration, and traditional pen and ink artwork. I am proficient with digital media such as Photoshop and Procreate, and am very experienced with traditional illustration and inking. I am also a background artist for animated features.…

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Hello, I am a freelance illustrator looking for work. I specialize in Fantasy Illustration.

I have the most experience in comic book illustration, Digital illustration, and traditional pen and ink artwork.

I am proficient with digital media such as Photoshop and Procreate, and am very experienced with traditional illustration and inking.

I am also a background artist for animated features.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Varah Chronicles
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Commissioned for character concept art for an in-development tabletop strategy game; created over 35 unique character concepts across unit types including creatures, vehicles, mechs, and humanoids.
Background Artist at Breakiron Animation and Design
December 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
Contracted to create all background artwork for two feature-length animated films: The Big Adventures of Lil Slick (2020) and Hot Wings Redemption (2022); produced over 100 full-color digital backgrounds for each film.
Sign Maker at Hy-Vee Inc.
June 12, 2011 - May 15, 2021
Sign Maker in charge of chalkboard signs, display items, poster board signs, and banners; created award-winning displays for Coca-Cola, Mars, Stemilt Produce, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012

Qualifications

Davey Award, 2023 Hot Wing Redemption
January 12, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Background Artist for Animated Short, Hot Wing Redemption
Telly Award, 2023 Hot Wing Redemption
January 12, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Background Artist for Animated Short, Hot Wing Redemption

Industry Experience

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