I love connecting with clients and being able to tell a story with the illustration of the person in subject. I strive to maintain happy and touched clients who love to refer me to their friends and family.…

Kara Hemsworth

I love connecting with clients and being able to tell a story with the illustration of the person in subject. I strive to maintain happy and touched clients who love to refer me to their friends and family.…

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I love connecting with clients and being able to tell a story with the illustration of the person in subject.

I strive to maintain happy and touched clients who love to refer me to their friends and family.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Illustrator at Pink Champagne Designs
December 1, 2017 - Present
Lead Illustrator responsible for watercolor portraits and venues, logos and design, on-site murals, story maps, wedding venue maps, graphic design, and asset creation for online shop.
Owner and Designer at Kara Hemsworth Art & Design
December 1, 2017 - Present
Owner and Designer managing brand identity, client relations, and creative direction.
Character Designer and Illustrator – Commission Artist at Kara Hemsworth Art & Design
January 31, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Delivered client work including stylized portraits; used word-of-mouth and traffic through website and social media. Created lively, story-driven illustrations and characters.
Character Designer and Illustrator – Commission Artist at Kara Hemsworth Art & Design
December 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Client: Alcon. Delivered two videos in a timely fashion.
Character Designer and Illustrator – Commission Artist at Kara Hemsworth Art & Design
May 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Client: Indeed. Delivered 5 informal videos in a timely fashion while exceeding the client's needs for direction and providing absolute satisfaction. Storyboarded, designed characters, and created animatable assets in Adobe software for handoff to an animator.

Education

2D Animation at Austin Community College
August 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015
BFA Art & Tech at The Ohio State University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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