Designed six "Pathfinders"-- real people who lived and worked and fought in Maine's part in the American Revolution for Maine Historical Society's "Pathways to Freedom" exhibit.
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Shannon Sockalexis
- South Portland, United States
- 2 projects
I’m Shannon Sockalexis, a 2D artist and illustrator based in South Portland, Maine, with a specialization in character design and history.
About
I’m Shannon Sockalexis, a 2D artist and illustrator based in South Portland, Maine, with a specialization in character design and history. I adapt quickly to feedback and bring stories to life through thoughtful, responsive illustration for books, animation, and exhibitions.
My work blends research-driven storytelling with hands-on craft—whether I’m storyboarding scenes, designing characters and props, or creating illustration for cultural history initiatives. I’m comfortable collaborating under deadlines and take pride in turning notes and critique into stronger, clearer visual narratives.
- Joined October 2026
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Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit Organization
- Education
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Projects · 2
Illustrated 11 images of Gluskabe growing into a young adult and shaping the world around him.
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Work experience
Wabanaki Fellow · Abbe MuseumFeb 2026 – Present · 10 mos
Storyboarded and drew individual cels for short animations based on the current exhibit "In The Shadow of the Eagle", coordinated with museum staff, commissioner and videographer to ensure everything met deadlines, designed characters, props and activity sheets for animation and printouts for the museum.
Character Designer & Illustrator · Maine Historical SocietyApr 2025 – Dec 2025 · 9 mos
Designed 6 characters for print for MHS's Maine Revolution exhibit.
Illustrator & Art Director · SPEEDWELL GALLERIESMay 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos
Designed storyboards and characters for short film 'Mary and Molly', assisted videographer with camera placement, held weekly progress report meetings and picked up more work when the team fell behind.
Education
MFA in Visual Development · Academy of Art University2020 – 2027
Bachelor of Fine Arts · University of Southern Maine2012 – 2019
Painting and Drawing Major, Book Arts minor
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