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Award-winning visual artist and veteran NYC studio owner with 30+ years of experience in character design, conceptual world-building, and high-fidelity illustration. First Place winner of the 2025 Chassidus in Color Art Competition, known for combining technical precision with deep narrative storytelling.
Recently ordained Rabbi, specializing in translating complex stories and institutional missions into compelling visual realities. Skilled across multiple art and production styles—from animation-inspired character work to technical architectural rendering and fine art exhibition.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Intermediate
Work Experience
Commercial Art Instructor at H.S. of Graphic Communication Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006Mentored the next generation of visual professionals in technical illustration and design at a top-tier NYC institution.
Founder & Creative Director at NYARTMAN Studio
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2026Directed creative operations for a custom design and illustration studio for 30+ years. Specialized in high-precision visual problem-solving for private commissions and corporate entities. Produced and developed character styles for 4Kids (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), created conceptual illustrations for a $12M War Memorial proposal (Gaetano Pesce Studio), and supported branding/design production for clients including Ralph Lauren, Scholastic, and TD Waterhouse. Also created public health risk-reduction collateral for the NYC Community Health Project. Provided creative leadership across concept, illustration, and production.
Education
Rabbinical Ordination (Semikha) at Lemaan Yilmedu
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at School of Visual Arts (S.V.A.)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Rabbinical Ordination (Semikha) at Lemaan Yilmedu
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at School of Visual Arts (S.V.A.)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Rabbinical ordination (Semikha) at Lemaan Yilmedu
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at School of Visual Arts (S.V.A.)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Rabbinical ordination (Semikha) at Lemaan Yilmedu
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at School of Visual Arts (S.V.A.)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Qualifications
Rabbinical Ordination (Semikha)
January 1, 2022 - August 20, 2026Rabbinical Ordination (Semikha)
January 1, 2022 - August 20, 2026Rabbinical Ordination (Semikha)
January 1, 2022 - August 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
This was a coloring book project I did for the Beth Rivkah girl’s school.
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