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Hi, I’m Rudy Gardea, a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to create bold, narrative visuals. I’ve spent over two decades teaching and practicing in education and industry, crafting projects that communicate clearly and creatively. Over the years I’ve worked with museums, educational institutions, and various clients, while freelancing on poster design, branding, and illustration projects. I’m passionate about mentorship, craft, and bringing stories to life through engaging visuals.…Hi, I’m Rudy Gardea, a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to create bold, narrative visuals. I’ve spent over two decades teaching and practicing in education and industry, crafting projects that communicate clearly and creatively. Over the years I’ve worked with museums, educational institutions, and various clients, while freelancing on poster design, branding, and illustration projects. I’m passionate about mentorship, craft, and bringing stories to life through engaging visuals.

Rudy Gardea

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Rudy Gardea, a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to create bold, narrative visuals. I’ve spent over two decades teaching and practicing in education and industry, crafting projects that communicate clearly and creatively. Over the years I’ve worked with museums, educational institutions, and various clients, while freelancing on poster design, branding, and illustration projects. I’m passionate about mentorship, craft, and bringing stories to life through engaging visuals.…Hi, I’m Rudy Gardea, a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to create bold, narrative visuals. I’ve spent over two decades teaching and practicing in education and industry, crafting projects that communicate clearly and creatively. Over the years I’ve worked with museums, educational institutions, and various clients, while freelancing on poster design, branding, and illustration projects. I’m passionate about mentorship, craft, and bringing stories to life through engaging visuals.

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Hi, I’m Rudy Gardea, a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to create bold, narrative visuals. I’ve spent over two decades teaching and practicing in education and industry, crafting projects that communicate clearly and creatively.

Over the years I’ve worked with museums, educational institutions, and various clients, while freelancing on poster design, branding, and illustration projects. I’m passionate about mentorship, craft, and bringing stories to life through engaging visuals.

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English

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Work Experience

Instructor of Traditional/Digital Illustration and Graphic Design at Santa Margarita Catholic High School

September 1, 2018 - Present

Teaching traditional and digital illustration and graphic design to high school students, developing project-based curricula and facilitating creative growth.

Instructor of Traditional/Digital Illustration and Graphic Design at Saddleback College

September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2018

Instructor of traditional and digital illustration and graphic design; guided students through portfolio development and project-based learning.

Instructor of Traditional/Digital Illustration and Graphic Design at Art Institute of California, Orange County

October 1, 2002 - December 1, 2018

Instructor of traditional/digital illustration and graphic design; mentored students in concept development and production workflows.

Instructor of Traditional/Digital Illustration, Animation and Graphic Design at Mt Sierra College

October 1, 2000 - September 1, 2018

Instructor overseeing traditional/digital illustration, animation, and graphic design coursework; advised student projects and portfolios.

Graphic Designer at Bowman Design Group

June 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000

Freelance producing graphics for large-format materials; contributed to NFL Experience Traveling Show and Joint Strike Fighter presentation materials.

Semiotic Designer at Fast Signs

June 1, 1998 - June 1, 2003

Created advertising materials for major clients (Minute Maid, Microsoft, Time Warner, etc.) and developed sign and graphic solutions.

Graphic Designer at Stuart Makler and Associates

January 1, 1997 - May 1, 1999

Graphic design work for national real estate mall vacancies and related advertising materials.

Graphic Designer at J.R. Navarro Advertising Agency

September 1, 1996 - December 1, 1996

Proposal design for NFL city bid, storyboard illustration, and web icon illustration for NFL owner packets.