Hi! I'm Rae Minos, a versatile freelance artist specializing in design, graphics, and illustration. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of working on exciting projects ranging from animated children's videos to award-winning indie games. I love collaborating with art directors and teams to bring concepts to life with vibrant colors and creative backgrounds. Currently, I work remotely for Lingokids in Madrid and am also represented by Advocate Art as a freelance illustrator, serving clients from various countries. When I'm not creating art, you can find me exploring new styles and techniques to keep growing my craft. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and am always eager to take on new artistic challenges.

Hi! I'm Rae Minos, a versatile freelance artist specializing in design, graphics, and illustration. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of working on exciting projects ranging from animated children's videos to award-winning indie games. I love collaborating with art directors and teams to bring concepts to life with vibrant colors and creative backgrounds. Currently, I work remotely for Lingokids in Madrid and am also represented by Advocate Art as a freelance illustrator, serving clients from various countries. When I'm not creating art, you can find me exploring new styles and techniques to keep growing my craft. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and am always eager to take on new artistic challenges.

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Hi! I’m Rae Minos, a versatile freelance artist specializing in design, graphics, and illustration. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working on exciting projects ranging from animated children’s videos to award-winning indie games. I love collaborating with art directors and teams to bring concepts to life with vibrant colors and creative backgrounds.

Currently, I work remotely for Lingokids in Madrid and am also represented by Advocate Art as a freelance illustrator, serving clients from various countries. When I’m not creating art, you can find me exploring new styles and techniques to keep growing my craft. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and am always eager to take on new artistic challenges.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Advocate Art
September 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024
Represented by Advocate Art as a freelance illustrator. Clients include Boxer Books, Gemini Books, Nestle Canada, Lunii (France), and OWLkids publications. Work was also showcased at the Bologna Book Fair 2024.
Freelance Artist at Lingokids, Madrid (remote)
November 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024
Hired as a freelance contract artist to develop concepts and final artwork for videos and YouTube series 'Baby Bot’s Backyard Tales'. Worked closely with the art director to develop style and design backgrounds, characters, and props.
Colour Stylist at Nelvana, Toronto, ON
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Worked as the only Colour Stylist on 'Zokie of Planet Ruby' for Nickelodeon at Nelvana Studios. Responsibilities included colouring all characters and props using Harmony, time of day scene planning, and organizing files for riggers.
Freelance Artist at Visai Games, Toronto, ON
June 1, 2020 - November 30, 2022
Hired as a freelance artist on the award-winning indie game ‘Venba’. Designed layouts and final art for gameplay and cut scenes using Photoshop. Collaborated closely with art director to develop designs and ensure consistency in style.
Background Painter / Prop Colourist at Smiley Guy Studios, Toronto, ON
June 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Painted backgrounds, cleaned up layouts, and coloured characters and props for ‘Corner Gas Animated’.
Background Painter / Prop Colourist at Smiley Guy Studios, Toronto, ON
June 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Hired to paint backgrounds, clean up layouts, as well as colour characters and props on 'Corner Gas Animated'.
Internship at Owlkids, Toronto, ON
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Worked with Owlkids publications as an intern, learning the ins and outs of magazine production. Created illustrations / graphics, sourced images, and created layouts for Chickadee, Chirp and OWL magazines.

Education

Bachelor of Animation at Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

24 Hours Animation Contest 4th Place
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
CFUW Kyomi Sakamoto Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet