I'm a Brooklyn-based artist that strives to make a statement in my work as loud and as vibrant as my New York accent. As an illustrator, I value tuning into the creative process while meeting expected deadlines without issue and incorporating valuable insight from other professionals when working as part of a larger, dynamic team across many disciplines.…

Mario Pennisi

I'm a Brooklyn-based artist that strives to make a statement in my work as loud and as vibrant as my New York accent. As an illustrator, I value tuning into the creative process while meeting expected deadlines without issue and incorporating valuable insight from other professionals when working as part of a larger, dynamic team across many disciplines.…

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I’m a Brooklyn-based artist that strives to make a statement in my work as loud and as vibrant as my New York accent.

As an illustrator, I value tuning into the creative process while meeting expected deadlines without issue and incorporating valuable insight from other professionals when working as part of a larger, dynamic team across many disciplines.

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English
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Work Experience

Substitute Art Teacher at Togetherhood
November 1, 2025 - Present
Taught art across multiple schools throughout the boroughs, introducing students to creative techniques and fostering artistic exploration.
Co-Lead Designer at Mente-Corpo
October 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for conceptualizing and producing artwork for nonprofit-specific collections; collaborated with partners to ensure designs reflected each organization's mission.
Freelancer at Self-Employed
August 1, 2021 - Present
Commission-based freelance work: Graphic design (logos, taglines, advertising, merchandise) and illustration (character design, portraiture, sequential artwork).
Creative Director & Head Illustrator at Artist Collective
December 1, 2020 - Present
Oversee a small team in the creation of stories for print media including storyboarding, pencils, inks, layouts and file prep for print. Projects include The Night Symphony (pop-up book) storyboarding and illustrating; Pulp Rot (comic book) storyboarding and illustration; Why Are Monsters Mean? (children’s picture book) storyboarding and coloring.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration at The New School / Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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