Keana Walters is an illustrator and multidisciplinary artist from Brooklyn, NY, who is currently pursuing their BFA in Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. Their work ranges from comics and tattooing to animation and painting. They’re currently most devoted to their comics project titled Doug’s Demise and creating paintings using skateboards as a canvas. Outside of creating, they're active in the gym, rock climbing, soccer, and biking as well as reading many books, comics, manga, watching films, and indulging in animations of every variety, but especially 2D animation, and anime.

Keana Walters

Keana Walters is an illustrator and multidisciplinary artist from Brooklyn, NY, who is currently pursuing their BFA in Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. Their work ranges from comics and tattooing to animation and painting. They’re currently most devoted to their comics project titled Doug’s Demise and creating paintings using skateboards as a canvas. Outside of creating, they're active in the gym, rock climbing, soccer, and biking as well as reading many books, comics, manga, watching films, and indulging in animations of every variety, but especially 2D animation, and anime.

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Keana Walters is an illustrator and multidisciplinary artist from Brooklyn, NY, who is currently pursuing their BFA in Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. Their work ranges from comics and tattooing to animation and painting. They’re currently most devoted to their comics project titled Doug’s Demise and creating paintings using skateboards as a canvas.

Outside of creating, they’re active in the gym, rock climbing, soccer, and biking as well as reading many books, comics, manga, watching films, and indulging in animations of every variety, but especially 2D animation, and anime.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Workshop and Lab Monitor at 187 Benefit Studios
September 1, 2024 - Present
Oversee woodworking shop, laser cutting, 3D printing workspace; problem solving and planning student projects; assisting students in the safe use of power tools and other equipment/resources
Student Ambassador at 2nd Life Exchange
February 1, 2024 - Present
Orchestrate and organize art material donations and current items, stocked and managed items within the space, and checked out items to students
Resident Advisor at Residence Life Office
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Hosted monthly social activities to support and improve student morale throughout the school year; Mediated student misconduct and conflict through effective negotiation and follow-up conversations
Tour Guide and Reception at Admissions Office
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Guided visiting families through RISD's campus; Answered various questions regarding the RISD experience; Checked in visitors for morning and afternoon tours
Comic Artist & Writer at Doug's Demise
September 1, 2022 - Present
Personal comic arts project currently undergoing reconstruction in aesthetics and plotline; first three chapters are available to read on Webtoon and Tapas.

Education

BFA Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026
Honors Designation at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026
Residency at New York Academy of Art (NYAA)
July 1, 2025 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

Honors Designation
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other