I am an illustrator with a passion for creating original artwork for commercial reproduction and private display. I work closely with clients to bring stories and ideas to life, frequently using painting techniques to achieve bold colors and whimsical characters. I draw inspiration from client photos and photo references, and I translate abstract ideas into perspective-driven drawings. I love crafting whimsical, amusing, and dreamlike illustrations; bringing stories to life is my joy. My work spans clean, stylish drawings and realistic paintings, featuring animated figures and bold color. I enjoy developing character concepts, portraits, and narrative pieces for brands and individuals, and I thrive on collaboration to deliver pieces that delight and inspire.

Mo Buckey Illustrations

I am an illustrator with a passion for creating original artwork for commercial reproduction and private display. I work closely with clients to bring stories and ideas to life, frequently using painting techniques to achieve bold colors and whimsical characters. I draw inspiration from client photos and photo references, and I translate abstract ideas into perspective-driven drawings. I love crafting whimsical, amusing, and dreamlike illustrations; bringing stories to life is my joy. My work spans clean, stylish drawings and realistic paintings, featuring animated figures and bold color. I enjoy developing character concepts, portraits, and narrative pieces for brands and individuals, and I thrive on collaboration to deliver pieces that delight and inspire.

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I am an illustrator with a passion for creating original artwork for commercial reproduction and private display. I work closely with clients to bring stories and ideas to life, frequently using painting techniques to achieve bold colors and whimsical characters. I draw inspiration from client photos and photo references, and I translate abstract ideas into perspective-driven drawings. I love crafting whimsical, amusing, and dreamlike illustrations; bringing stories to life is my joy.

My work spans clean, stylish drawings and realistic paintings, featuring animated figures and bold color. I enjoy developing character concepts, portraits, and narrative pieces for brands and individuals, and I thrive on collaboration to deliver pieces that delight and inspire.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Mo Buckey Illustrations
January 1, 2018 - Present
Working closely with bridal and engaged clients to create food illustrations for custom cocktail menus; recreating architectural homes and structures from old, faded photography; painting historic homes with on-site reference shots at locations before demolition; capturing personality in pet portraits by listening to client descriptions; reconstructing poses from multiple references to paint single- and multi-person portraits; caricaturing clients with stylish, exaggerated ink features; imagining and drafting character concepts and props for humorous illustrations; designing a book cover and contributing industry knowledge for a discussion on Literary Illustrations; personifying animals and objects for product packaging; hand lettering, typography, and illustrative text for signage and marketing; rendering highly detailed large landscape paintings for travel posters and a yoga studio lobby; and creating and selling artwork for physical and online retail.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at New Jersey City University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Magna Cum Laude

Qualifications

NJCU Inaugural Honors Program Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education