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Hi, I'm Ralph Stratford, a storyboard artist and visual storyteller with a passion for crafting dynamic, narrative-driven art. I specialize in sequential storytelling, digital illustration, and pacing across formats, from NFT art drops to film boards. I thrive under tight deadlines, love collaborating with production teams, and enjoy adapting my style to fit project briefs and evolving audiences. I've worked remotely on NFT projects, assisted Disney studios, and contributed to production pipelines from concept to delivery. My background in traditional and digital storytelling informs every frame, and I stay curious about new platforms and technologies to keep my storytelling fresh and effective.…Hi, I'm Ralph Stratford, a storyboard artist and visual storyteller with a passion for crafting dynamic, narrative-driven art. I specialize in sequential storytelling, digital illustration, and pacing across formats, from NFT art drops to film boards. I thrive under tight deadlines, love collaborating with production teams, and enjoy adapting my style to fit project briefs and evolving audiences. I've worked remotely on NFT projects, assisted Disney studios, and contributed to production pipelines from concept to delivery. My background in traditional and digital storytelling informs every frame, and I stay curious about new platforms and technologies to keep my storytelling fresh and effective.

Ralph Stratford

Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, Concept Artist, +4

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Hi, I'm Ralph Stratford, a storyboard artist and visual storyteller with a passion for crafting dynamic, narrative-driven art. I specialize in sequential storytelling, digital illustration, and pacing across formats, from NFT art drops to film boards. I thrive under tight deadlines, love collaborating with production teams, and enjoy adapting my style to fit project briefs and evolving audiences. I've worked remotely on NFT projects, assisted Disney studios, and contributed to production pipelines from concept to delivery. My background in traditional and digital storytelling informs every frame, and I stay curious about new platforms and technologies to keep my storytelling fresh and effective.…Hi, I'm Ralph Stratford, a storyboard artist and visual storyteller with a passion for crafting dynamic, narrative-driven art. I specialize in sequential storytelling, digital illustration, and pacing across formats, from NFT art drops to film boards. I thrive under tight deadlines, love collaborating with production teams, and enjoy adapting my style to fit project briefs and evolving audiences. I've worked remotely on NFT projects, assisted Disney studios, and contributed to production pipelines from concept to delivery. My background in traditional and digital storytelling informs every frame, and I stay curious about new platforms and technologies to keep my storytelling fresh and effective.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Ralph Stratford, a storyboard artist and visual storyteller with a passion for crafting dynamic, narrative-driven art. I specialize in sequential storytelling, digital illustration, and pacing across formats, from NFT art drops to film boards. I thrive under tight deadlines, love collaborating with production teams, and enjoy adapting my style to fit project briefs and evolving audiences.

I’ve worked remotely on NFT projects, assisted Disney studios, and contributed to production pipelines from concept to delivery. My background in traditional and digital storytelling informs every frame, and I stay curious about new platforms and technologies to keep my storytelling fresh and effective.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Illustration

Narrative Illustration

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Crew Member / Sign Team at Trader Joe’s

January 1, 2025 - Present

Tailor the customer experience to be the very best-- Being sociable and kind. Create a multitude of different signs/ chalkboards to promote store items.

Crew Member / Sign Team at Trader Joe's

January 1, 2025 - Present

Tailored the customer experience to be the very best—Being sociable and kind. Created a multitude of different signs/ chalkboards to promote store items.

Storyboard Artist / Digital Illustrator (Freelance) at Blue Chip NFT Creator

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Created and sold high-demand digital art, reaching Blue Chip NFT status. Specialized in dynamic compositions, sequential storytelling, and visual narrative development. Managed end-to-end digital production pipeline: concept, thumbnails, rendering, and final delivery. Adapted style and tone to match project briefs and evolving audience trends.

Storyboard Artist / Digital Illustrator at Freelance (Blue Chip NFT Creator)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Created and sold high-demand digital art, reaching Blue Chip NFT status. Specialized in dynamic compositions, sequential storytelling, and visual narrative development. Managed end-to-end digital production pipeline from concept to final delivery and adapted style to match project briefs and evolving audience trends.

Storyboard Artist / Digital Illustrator (Blue Chip NFT Creator) at Blue Chip NFT Creator (Freelance)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens / Fred Meyer Pharmacy

January 1, 2020 - Present

Maintained precision and efficiency in high-volume environments. Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, and workflow coordination—skills transferable to production pipelines.

Media Center Technician at California College of the Arts

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Provided technical support for digital media equipment including cameras, audio/visual gear, and 3D scanners. Trained users on hardware and software tools relevant to digital content production.

Production Assistant at Walt Disney Studios

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Assisted mentor Randy Haycock with production tasks including material prep and storyboard proof runs. Gained direct exposure to professional storyboard workflows and production review processes.

Production Assistant (Storyboard Mentorship Program) at Walt Disney Studios

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Assisted mentor Randy Haycock with production tasks including material prep and storyboard proof runs. Gained direct exposure to professional storyboard workflows and production review processes.