I’m a recent graduate from SCAD. I majored in 2D Animation, Illustration being my favorite. I have always been drawn to storytelling through vibrant backgrounds and expressive, dynamic characters. Illustrating stories is a true strength of mine because I love weaving a bit of myself into every piece, bringing authenticity and heart to each scene. Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, and I’m passionate about exploring diverse themes that come to life through rich color and personality. My goal is to spark curiosity—when a child looks at my illustrations, I want them to imagine beyond the page, to dream up their own ideas and stories. I strive to create artwork that not only supports the narrative, but also invites young readers to interpret emotions, perspectives, and character motivations in their own unique way. To me, strong illustrations don’t just show a story—they inspire children to become storytellers themselves.

Naomi Hawkins

I’m a recent graduate from SCAD. I majored in 2D Animation, Illustration being my favorite. I have always been drawn to storytelling through vibrant backgrounds and expressive, dynamic characters. Illustrating stories is a true strength of mine because I love weaving a bit of myself into every piece, bringing authenticity and heart to each scene. Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, and I’m passionate about exploring diverse themes that come to life through rich color and personality. My goal is to spark curiosity—when a child looks at my illustrations, I want them to imagine beyond the page, to dream up their own ideas and stories. I strive to create artwork that not only supports the narrative, but also invites young readers to interpret emotions, perspectives, and character motivations in their own unique way. To me, strong illustrations don’t just show a story—they inspire children to become storytellers themselves.

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I’m a recent graduate from SCAD. I majored in 2D Animation, Illustration being my favorite.

I have always been drawn to storytelling through vibrant backgrounds and expressive, dynamic characters. Illustrating stories is a true strength of mine because I love weaving a bit of myself into every piece, bringing authenticity and heart to each scene.

Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, and I’m passionate about exploring diverse themes that come to life through rich color and personality.

My goal is to spark curiosity—when a child looks at my illustrations, I want them to imagine beyond the page, to dream up their own ideas and stories. I strive to create artwork that not only supports the narrative, but also invites young readers to interpret emotions, perspectives, and character motivations in their own unique way.

To me, strong illustrations don’t just show a story—they inspire children to become storytellers themselves.

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Work Experience

Character Designer / Concept Artist at Naranja
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Character design, concept art, illustration, and background layout work; inking and coloring; rough animation and effects; voice acting.
Character Designer at The Boulder Theory
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Character design (Procreate); background layout and rendering (Procreate); rough animation (Toon Boom Harmony); capstone poster rendering (Procreate).
Storyboard Artist / Background Layout Artist at Shooting for the Stars
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Storyboarding (Procreate); background layouts (flat and fully rendered); compositing (After Effects); video sequencing (Premiere Pro).
Storyboard Artist / Character Designer at Star Wars: Episode V - Empire Strikes Back
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Storyboarding, character design, and layout work; compositing and video sequencing.

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
September 9, 2019 - May 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment