Hi there! I'm Penelope Porteous, a detail-oriented artist with a strong passion for illustration and character design. I love bringing concepts to life through expressive visuals and storytelling. I work well both independently and collaboratively on projects of any kind, and I'm skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and in concept design and graphic design. I recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design at Medicine Hat College in 2025, and I'm excited to continue growing in freelance illustration and branding work.…

Penelope Porteous

Hi there! I'm Penelope Porteous, a detail-oriented artist with a strong passion for illustration and character design. I love bringing concepts to life through expressive visuals and storytelling. I work well both independently and collaboratively on projects of any kind, and I'm skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and in concept design and graphic design. I recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design at Medicine Hat College in 2025, and I'm excited to continue growing in freelance illustration and branding work.…

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Hi there! I’m Penelope Porteous, a detail-oriented artist with a strong passion for illustration and character design. I love bringing concepts to life through expressive visuals and storytelling.

I work well both independently and collaboratively on projects of any kind, and I’m skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and in concept design and graphic design. I recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design at Medicine Hat College in 2025, and I’m excited to continue growing in freelance illustration and branding work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator Intern at Integrated Learning
April 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Designing a mascot; assets; concept art
Work Term at The Energy Medicine Clinic / Able Therapy
August 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Work Term
Personalization Assistant at Wedding Star
April 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Personalization tasks
Illustrator Intern at Integrated Learning
April 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Designed a mascot; assets; concept art.
Work Term - Illustrator at The Energy Medicine Clinic / Able Therapy
August 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Work term focusing on design tasks including mascot assets and concept art for clinic therapies.
Personalization Assistant at Wedding Star
April 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Wedding personalization tasks and client customization.
Freelance Illustrator at Penelope Porteous Illustration
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Mascot design, character design, and graphic design; assets and concept art for various clients.
Illustrator Internship at Work Integrated Learning
April 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Designing a mascot; assets; concept art
Work Term at The Energy Medicine Clinic / Able Therapy
August 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Personalization Assistant at Wedding Star
April 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Personalization tasks; wedding stationery design
Freelance Illustrator at Alberta (Freelance)
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Freelance digital illustration and design work for various clients
Work Term at The Energy Medicine Clinic / Able Therapy
August 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts: Art and Design at Medicine Hat College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Medicine Hat High School
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Art and Design at Medicine Hat College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Medicine Hat High School
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Medicine Hat High School
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Art and Design at Medicine Hat College
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail

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