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Hi! My name is Renee Glanville. I’m a Deaf comic artist, caricature artist, 2D animator, and freelance illustrator with a strong background in visual storytelling and digital art. I enjoy creating characters, illustrations, comics, and animations that bring ideas and stories to life. My skills include digital illustration, character design, comic art, caricature, 2D animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. I hold three degrees in higher education, which have helped me develop my creative, communication, research, and professional skills. As a Deaf artist, I also bring a unique visual perspective and experience to my work. I am currently seeking opportunities to collaborate with a creative studio, company, publisher, or team. I am open to part-time or full-time remote positions, as well as freelance projects where my skills in illustration, comic art, character design, or animation would be a good fit. I am interested in learning new skills, collaborating with other creative individuals, and continuing my professional growth as an artist.…Hi! My name is Renee Glanville. I’m a Deaf comic artist, caricature artist, 2D animator, and freelance illustrator with a strong background in visual storytelling and digital art. I enjoy creating characters, illustrations, comics, and animations that bring ideas and stories to life. My skills include digital illustration, character design, comic art, caricature, 2D animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. I hold three degrees in higher education, which have helped me develop my creative, communication, research, and professional skills. As a Deaf artist, I also bring a unique visual perspective and experience to my work. I am currently seeking opportunities to collaborate with a creative studio, company, publisher, or team. I am open to part-time or full-time remote positions, as well as freelance projects where my skills in illustration, comic art, character design, or animation would be a good fit. I am interested in learning new skills, collaborating with other creative individuals, and continuing my professional growth as an artist.

Renee Glanville

Comic Illustrator, 2D Animator, Caricature Artist, +2

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Hi! My name is Renee Glanville. I’m a Deaf comic artist, caricature artist, 2D animator, and freelance illustrator with a strong background in visual storytelling and digital art. I enjoy creating characters, illustrations, comics, and animations that bring ideas and stories to life. My skills include digital illustration, character design, comic art, caricature, 2D animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. I hold three degrees in higher education, which have helped me develop my creative, communication, research, and professional skills. As a Deaf artist, I also bring a unique visual perspective and experience to my work. I am currently seeking opportunities to collaborate with a creative studio, company, publisher, or team. I am open to part-time or full-time remote positions, as well as freelance projects where my skills in illustration, comic art, character design, or animation would be a good fit. I am interested in learning new skills, collaborating with other creative individuals, and continuing my professional growth as an artist.…Hi! My name is Renee Glanville. I’m a Deaf comic artist, caricature artist, 2D animator, and freelance illustrator with a strong background in visual storytelling and digital art. I enjoy creating characters, illustrations, comics, and animations that bring ideas and stories to life. My skills include digital illustration, character design, comic art, caricature, 2D animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. I hold three degrees in higher education, which have helped me develop my creative, communication, research, and professional skills. As a Deaf artist, I also bring a unique visual perspective and experience to my work. I am currently seeking opportunities to collaborate with a creative studio, company, publisher, or team. I am open to part-time or full-time remote positions, as well as freelance projects where my skills in illustration, comic art, character design, or animation would be a good fit. I am interested in learning new skills, collaborating with other creative individuals, and continuing my professional growth as an artist.

Next availability:

January 1, 2027

Washington, United States

Hi! My name is Renee Glanville. I’m a Deaf comic artist, caricature artist, 2D animator, and freelance illustrator with a strong background in visual storytelling and digital art. I enjoy creating characters, illustrations, comics, and animations that bring ideas and stories to life.

My skills include digital illustration, character design, comic art, caricature, 2D animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.

I hold three degrees in higher education, which have helped me develop my creative, communication, research, and professional skills. As a Deaf artist, I also bring a unique visual perspective and experience to my work.

I am currently seeking opportunities to collaborate with a creative studio, company, publisher, or team. I am open to part-time or full-time remote positions, as well as freelance projects where my skills in illustration, comic art, character design, or animation would be a good fit.

I am interested in learning new skills, collaborating with other creative individuals, and continuing my professional growth as an artist.

Skills

Cartoon

Illustration

Pen and Ink Illustration

Character Design

Comic Strip

Experience Level

Cartoon

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Pen and Ink Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Intermediate

Comic Strip

Intermediate

GIF

Intermediate

Freehand Digital Illustration

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Artist Intern at Swedish National Associate for the Deaf

February 9, 2026 - May 9, 2026

Contributed digital assets and visual layouts for the Disability Rights Annual Report and educational materials. Created animations for promotional videos related to the SNAD for events. Designed a series of accessible infographics and visual aids to distil complex policy information within the Disability Rights Annual Report.

Illustrator Intern at Gallaudet University Motion Light Lab

September 22, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Created a storybook on an app for Deaf children to support communication and language growth. Collaborated with team members to complete design projects and deliver creative solutions on schedule. Developed user interface elements and interactive prototypes for a storybook app aimed at fostering communication and language development in Deaf children.

Graphic Designer at Visionaries of Creative Arts

February 20, 2020 - March 25, 2023

Produced digital and print materials for community exhibitions and events Designed accessible art content for both youth and adult audiences Supported branding, outreach, and communications visuals Led the design of integrated marketing campaigns, boosting audience engagement in digital and print.

Caricature Artist at Smithsonian National Zoologcial Park Goofyface caricatures

June 17, 2017 - Present

Created custom caricature illustrations based on customers’ facial features and specific requests Communicated clearly with customers to ensure satisfaction and accurate results Managed time efficiently to complete artwork promptly while maintaining quality

Freelancer Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed

January 16, 2016 - Present

Created branded graphics and short-form digital content for social media and marketing campaigns. Designed engaging visual assets using Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva. Produced illustrations, motion graphics, and promotional videos for digital audiences. Managed multiple creative projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining brand consistency.