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Hi, I’m Rafael De La Isla, a Chicago-based illustrator and artist who loves visual storytelling across tattoos, books, and film.
I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into bold, readable art with clean lines and a friendly, approachable vibe.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Office Clerk at Family Rescue
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010Arranged forms, filed, and made copies as needed.
Loss Prevention at Sears
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014Prevented income loss from merchandise and fraudulent credit card transactions; operated CCTV to deter shoplifters, investigated and apprehended suspects; addressed safety hazards on the sales floor and ensured equipment safety by consulting with associates.
Loss Prevention at Carson Pierre Scott
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Operated CCTV (42 cameras) to deter shoplifters; investigated and apprehended suspects; addressed safety hazards on the sales floor and ensured safe use of equipment with associates.
Partner at Uber
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Locating and collecting local pedestrians; transporting pedestrians to required destinations safely and efficiently.
Driver at Advance Auto Parts
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016Delivering auto parts via company vehicle; stocking supplies in the backroom; customer relations.
Bartender at The Cove Lounge
June 1, 2016 - November 10, 2025Serving and mixing drinks; verifying State IDs on entry; maintaining calm and orderly atmosphere; locking the bar at closing; cleaning the bar.
Tattoo Artist at Ivy League Art Studio
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021Operating tattoo equipment; consulting with customers to render tattoo designs to their liking; maintaining a clean and sterile workspace.
Tattoo Artist at Dark Metal Tattoos
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Operating tattoo equipment; consulting with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking; keeping a clean and sterile workspace.
Tattoo Artist at Art Spirit Tattoos
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Operating tattoo equipment; consulting with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking; keeping a clean and sterile workspace.
Tattoo Artist at Stained In Pain Tattoos
August 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025Operating tattoo equipment; consulting with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking; keeping a clean and sterile workspace.
Assistant Director, Storyboard Artist, Set Designer at Dead Are We (Web Series) - Freelance
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015Provided assistant direction, created storyboards, and designed sets for a web series.
Storyboard Artist, Set Designer at Lawman (Short Film) - Freelance
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011Storyboard artist and set designer for a short film.
Storyboard Artist at Fire Bird (Film) - Freelance
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Storyboard artist for a short film.
Producer, Actor, Screenwriter at Bruce Wayne (Music Video) - Freelance
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Producer, actor, and screenwriter for a music video project.
Producer, Actor, Writer, Co-Director at Hickey (Music Video) - Freelance
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Producer, actor, writer, and co-director for a music video project.
Producer, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Director at Noah’s Ark (Music Video) - Freelance
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Producer, writer, storyboard artist, and director for a music video.
Illustrator, Concept Artist at Alphamouse: An Adventure at the Tail End of the Obama Era (Book) - Freelance
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Illustrator and concept artist for a graphic book project.
Illustrator, Concept Artist at Paul the Planarian (Book) - Freelance
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Illustrator and concept artist for a graphic book project.
Loss Prevention at SEARS
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014Prevented store unit from compromise of any income from merchandise to fraudulent credit card transactions. Operated over 136 closed circuit televisions, locating shoplifters and assisting in finding, investigating, and apprehending them in a civil manner. Rid ing hazards from spills and obstructions on the sales floor, ensuring safe equipment use by associates.
Loss Prevention at Carson Pierre Scott
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015Prevented store unit from compromise of any income from merchandise to fraudulent credit card transactions. Operated 42 closed circuit televisions, scouting for shoplifters, while working with team members in finding, investigating, and apprehending them in the most civil way possible.
Partner at Uber
July 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017Locating and collecting local pedestrians to their required destination safely and efficiently.
Tattoo Artist at Ivy League Art Studio
December 1, 2018 - February 28, 2021Operating tattoo equipment. Consult with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking. Keeping a clean and sterile work environment.
Tattoo Artist at Dark Metal Tattoos
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022Operating tattoo equipment. Consult with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking. Keeping a clean and sterile work environment.
Tattoo Artist at Art Spirit Tattoos
May 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024Operating tattoo equipment. Consult with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking. Keeping a clean and sterile work environment.
Assistant Director, Storyboard Artist, Set Designer at "Dead Are We" Web Series
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015Freelance work on a web series; responsibilities included assisting director, creating storyboards, and designing sets.
Storyboard Artist, Set Designer at Lawman (Short Film)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Storyboard artist and set designer for a short film.
Storyboard Artist at Firebird (Film)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Storyboard artist for a short film.
Producer, Actor, Screenwriter at Bruce Wayne (Music Video)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Producer, actor, and screenwriter for a music video project.
Producer, Actor, Writer, Co-Director at Hickey (Music Video)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Producer, actor, writer, and co-director for a music video.
Producer, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Director at Noah’s Ark (Music Video)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Producer, writer, storyboard artist, and director for a music video.
Illustrator, Concept Artist at Alphahouse: An Adventure at the Tail End of the Obama Era (Book)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Illustrator and concept artist for a published book.
Illustrator, Concept Artist at Paul the Planarian (Book)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Illustrator and concept artist for a published book.
Education
BFA in Illustration at American Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014BFA in Illustration at American Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
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