I have a background in fine art, illustration and graphic art. My focus as an artist in working with traditional media in combination with digital tools. My influence are from the golden age illustrators and more contemporary artist such as James Jean, Moebius and Sergio Toppi to make a few. I am also skilled in prepress and printing. So I have a knowledge of how to make art work print ready and the different kinds of print applications. I am familiar with a variety of design and RIP software. I am dedicated to refiningy skills as an artist so I draw on paper with a pen to that end with a daily sketch practice. I draw from my imagination mostly but do studies from life. I also paint with a variety of traditional media as well as digital. I have a variety of unique experiences which have shaped my work but fundamentally I enjoy telling stories with either a single image, a series or comics.

Kevin Russell

I have a background in fine art, illustration and graphic art. My focus as an artist in working with traditional media in combination with digital tools. My influence are from the golden age illustrators and more contemporary artist such as James Jean, Moebius and Sergio Toppi to make a few. I am also skilled in prepress and printing. So I have a knowledge of how to make art work print ready and the different kinds of print applications. I am familiar with a variety of design and RIP software. I am dedicated to refiningy skills as an artist so I draw on paper with a pen to that end with a daily sketch practice. I draw from my imagination mostly but do studies from life. I also paint with a variety of traditional media as well as digital. I have a variety of unique experiences which have shaped my work but fundamentally I enjoy telling stories with either a single image, a series or comics.

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I have a background in fine art, illustration and graphic art. My focus as an artist in working with traditional media in combination with digital tools. My influence are from the golden age illustrators and more contemporary artist such as James Jean, Moebius and Sergio Toppi to make a few.

I am also skilled in prepress and printing. So I have a knowledge of how to make art work print ready and the different kinds of print applications. I am familiar with a variety of design and RIP software.

I am dedicated to refiningy skills as an artist so I draw on paper with a pen to that end with a daily sketch practice. I draw from my imagination mostly but do studies from life. I also paint with a variety of traditional media as well as digital.

I have a variety of unique experiences which have shaped my work but fundamentally I enjoy telling stories with either a single image, a series or comics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Prepress and Production at All Service Graphics
January 1, 2024 - Present
Prepared layouts for printing on digital or offset presses; performed color correction using Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop; collaborated with customers to create layouts for postcards, greeting cards, and booklets; prepared digital proofs and fixed color/bleed issues; applied four-color process and imposition with Fiery, Illustrator, InDesign, and Kodak Prinergy.
Sign Fabricator at Brevard County Traffic Operation
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Fabricating signs for MUTCD compliant street signs; create and process layouts using Flexisign19 and Omega Composer; design and production of street signs; operate and maintain plotters and vinyl applications; include cutting and weeding.
Graphic Artist/ Screen Printer/Printer Operator at Express Signs And Graphics
February 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Graphic artist and screen printer preparing designs for vinyl signs; prepared designs for RIP software and printing; worked with HP Latex 360 and Roland Eco-Sol printers; printed on vinyl media; prepared layouts for burning to screens; manual six-plex press for T-shirts; ink mixing and screen reclaiming.
Graphic Artist / Printer Operator at Print Depot
January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Print on vinyl media for signs, stickers and banners; prepared designs for RIP software and printing; operated HP Latex 360 and Roland Eco Sol printers; screen printing on T-shirts; color matching and layout preparation.
Graphic Artist / Wide Format Printer at Spiderwebshade
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Prepares designs for custom Jeep mesh tops; collaborates with customers on colors and layout; printer maintenance and upkeep.
Wide Format Print Operator at Incentex
February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Operates and maintains a Roland VersaCamm V640i for decals, heat press, fleet vehicle stickers, and posters; design tweaks using Illustrator and CorelDraw; sets cut lines for VersaWorx RIP; knowledge of media types.
Archiving Assistant at Kimbrough Memorial Library
May 1, 2008 - August 1, 2010
Scanned high-resolution images, cropped, color corrected, added captions; digital archive contributions.
Library Assistant at Kimbrough Memorial Library
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011
Checked in/out books and DVDs; assisted patrons; shelving; archiving assistant; scanned high-resolution images, cropped, color corrected, added captions for digital archive.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
May 1, 2007 - Present
Create art using traditional and digital media; specialize in fantasy and sci-fi themed art.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2011
at Indian River State College
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026

Qualifications

Graphic design — Proficient
October 1, 2019 - June 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Retail