I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Smithfield, NC with a passion for illustration, branding, and video content. My work blends traditional drawing with digital media to tell engaging stories, whether I’m creating commissions for clients or producing content for live-streaming projects.…

Nicholas Haynes

I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Smithfield, NC with a passion for illustration, branding, and video content. My work blends traditional drawing with digital media to tell engaging stories, whether I’m creating commissions for clients or producing content for live-streaming projects.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Smithfield, NC with a passion for illustration, branding, and video content. My work blends traditional drawing with digital media to tell engaging stories, whether I’m creating commissions for clients or producing content for live-streaming projects.

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Work Experience

Creative Intern at City Explorer
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Remote role creating content for a live-streaming hub. I scouted locations, obtained permissions from owners, and streamed five times a week. I also produced location-inspired artwork and developed skills in live-streaming, video editing, and coordinating with external partners.
Personal Shopper at Harris Teeter
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Provided efficient online order fulfillment with a friendly, customer-focused approach. Ranked second in efficiency within a ten-person team; supported restocking, cleaning, cashier assistance, and helping customers locate products. Assisted a distressed customer by offering water and care.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
August 1, 2017 - Present
Created commissions for schools, families, and a YouTube channel. Studied source material and style to faithfully reproduce characters and designs; redesigned the mascot for West Clayton Elementary School for branding, including district forms and embroidered apparel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design at Lindenwood University
May 4, 2024
Associates in Fine Arts at Wake Technical Community College
December 13, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Design at Lindenwood University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
Associate in Fine Arts at Wake Technical Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

Certificate of Internship: City Explorer
May 15, 2023 - August 16, 2023
Received after a successful internship at City Explorer Live.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Retail, Education
    paper Portfolio
    A PDF of my entire portfolio.…
    paper Team Up!
    My big college Capstone Project, a 55-page action comic book starring a team of heroes. The team investigates an abandoned toy factory after reports of strange behavior. It will take a lot of time and broken toys before playtime is over!…
    uniE621 Scrapheap Character Sheet
    An animalistic vehicle made of scrap metal haphazardly put together. It may look like a robot, but it is purely a vehicle made for traversal. Rattle can hop on board and travel distances with it. illustrator…
    uniE621 Rattle and Jack Character Sheet
    The star of a hypothetical 3D-Platformer made for a concept art class. Rattle is a wanderer of little words in search of his past, and Jake is a snake spirit that resides in Rattle's hood. The two work together to travel past obstacles in the world of Melancholy. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Tree Dragon
    Upon traversing William B. Umstead State Park, I made note that the bark on one tree looked like the scales of a dragon, and thus inspired the making of this design. illustrator…
    uniE621 Bluey Staskelunas
    A commission from a client to illustrate their family in the style of Bluey. Great care was taken to not only portray each family member accurately, but to capture the style of the show as close as possible.…