Laura-Anne is a Canadian-based illustrator and painter. With many years experience within the graphics industry, she has, as of late, been concentrating her focus on mural painting, digital murals, hand-painted signs, faux painting and trompe l'oiel, automotive graphics and window splash advertising, but always welcomes the opportunity to work digitally on illustrations. Laura-Anne has worked with several global, notable clients and focuses on "the client always comes first". Each artwork reflects the essence and aspirations of the home owners, local residents and businesses that she works with. Laura-Anne regularly travels across Western Canada, painting for clients and looking for new opportunities to engage with people and places.​…

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Laura-Anne is a Canadian-based illustrator and painter. With many years experience within the graphics industry, she has, as of late, been concentrating her focus on mural painting, digital murals, hand-painted signs, faux painting and trompe l'oiel, automotive graphics and window splash advertising, but always welcomes the opportunity to work digitally on illustrations. Laura-Anne has worked with several global, notable clients and focuses on "the client always comes first". Each artwork reflects the essence and aspirations of the home owners, local residents and businesses that she works with. Laura-Anne regularly travels across Western Canada, painting for clients and looking for new opportunities to engage with people and places.​…

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Laura-Anne is a Canadian-based illustrator and painter. With many years experience within the graphics industry, she has, as of late, been concentrating her focus on mural painting, digital murals, hand-painted signs, faux painting and trompe l’oiel, automotive graphics and window splash advertising, but always welcomes the opportunity to work digitally on illustrations.
Laura-Anne has worked with several global, notable clients and focuses on “the client always comes first”. Each artwork reflects the essence and aspirations of the home owners, local residents and businesses that she works with.
Laura-Anne regularly travels across Western Canada, painting for clients and looking for new opportunities to engage with people and places.​

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Muralist/Illustrator at Laura-Anne.com (Self-employed)
May 1, 2012 - Present
Conceptualize and create digital illustrations for signs, wraps, book covers, product packaging and board games; use Adobe CC and occasional 3D software to create sketches, mock-ups and final artwork; broker external services, print installations; design hand-painted signage; paint windows and murals; set up surfaces, scaffolding, and elevating lifts; present concepts to clients and solicit feedback.
Airbrush Artist at Hawg Wild Airbrush
February 28, 2001 - October 31, 2005
Developed preliminary sketches and conceptual ideas for clients; prepped, masked, and base coated surfaces; airbrushed and striped graphics onto auto body surfaces; minor auto body repairs.
AIRBRUSH ARTIST at Hawg Wild Airbrush
March 22, 2001 - November 12, 2005
• Developed preliminary sketches and showcased conceptual ideas to clients • Performed minor auto body repairs; filling, sanding • Prepped surfaces; cleaned, taped, masked and base coated • Airbrushed and striped graphics onto auto body surfaces
PRODUCTION ARTIST at Sicon Signs (formerly the Sicon Group)
January 7, 2000 - November 10, 2000
Filled in on a temporary basis digitizing logos and preparing files for Zund vinyl cutter
Display Artist at Adwise Consultants
May 5, 1996 - December 2, 1999
Created display ads for placement in Dominion Directories. Use of creative typography, and hand drawn illustrations to sell clients on the idea of using only 1 colour printing yet still making 100% bigger/better visual impact next to competitor's full colour advertising , at a fraction of the cost.

Education

Associates Degree in Applied Arts (graphics option) at Vancouver Island University
September 3, 1991 - May 28, 1993
Elevated Work Platform Training Boom/Scissorlift Certification at Fusion
May 13, 2022 - May 13, 2022
Fall Arrest Certification at Fusion
May 13, 2022 - May 13, 2022
Actsafe Motion Picture Safety 101 at Infocus
September 8, 2021 - September 8, 2021
Motion Picture Orientation at Infocus
September 16, 2021 - September 16, 2021
Whimis 2015 at WSCC
December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2020
Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts (Graphics Option) at Vancouver Island University
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
Drafting with AutoCad at Stratford Academy
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026
Motion Picture Industry Orientation at INFOCUS
January 1, 2021 - March 23, 2026
Motion Picture Safety 101 at Actsafe
January 1, 2021 - March 23, 2026

Qualifications

AutoCad 2024
September 14, 2023 - August 30, 2024
Fall Protection
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026
Self-propelled boom - elevating work platforms (telescopic - articulating)
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026
Motion Picture Industry Orientation
January 1, 2021 - March 23, 2026
Motion Picture Safety 101
January 1, 2021 - March 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Other
    paper Equilibrium Environmental Inc

    This huge 100’ exterior mural was painted for Equilibrium Environmental Inc. Located in Calgary, the mural was painted in less than 24 hours in the hot dry heat of August. The genie was an absolute MUST!

    paper Kitsilano Beach

    The Kitsilano Mushroom Co was looking to have several murals digitally created for their interior walls. Located in Kitsilano, the beach is a location favourited by locals, with lots to and see, whilst strolling and sipping a “Shroomy Cocktail”

    Then Company was looking for an illustration that had a “vector look” to it, using a bright, bold sunset palette.

    paper Fresno Triumph Digital Mural

    The Motorcycle Dealership in Fresno California was looking to have a digital mural created to cover the interior walls of their large dealership. After several edits (and wall changes) the final image was decided to be a mix of Fresno and Old England, all rolled into one.