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am a dedicated illustrator specializing in character-driven storytelling with a background in traditional hand-drawn art. My style focuses on creating expressive, relatable characters, ranging from bold comic-inspired designs to the soft, whimsical aesthetics ideal for children’s literature. I work primarily with pencil and professional alcohol-based markers to create vibrant illustrations that capture emotion and narrative. I am currently deepening my technical skills through a 3D Arts program at Full Sail University, ensuring my work meets professional industry standards. I am specifically interested in projects intended for Amazon KDP and am focused on delivering high-quality, 8.5x11 high-resolution designs that meet the platform's specific printing requirements. I would love to use my artistic background to help children navigate their worries through your 24-page book project."…am a dedicated illustrator specializing in character-driven storytelling with a background in traditional hand-drawn art. My style focuses on creating expressive, relatable characters, ranging from bold comic-inspired designs to the soft, whimsical aesthetics ideal for children’s literature. I work primarily with pencil and professional alcohol-based markers to create vibrant illustrations that capture emotion and narrative. I am currently deepening my technical skills through a 3D Arts program at Full Sail University, ensuring my work meets professional industry standards. I am specifically interested in projects intended for Amazon KDP and am focused on delivering high-quality, 8.5x11 high-resolution designs that meet the platform's specific printing requirements. I would love to use my artistic background to help children navigate their worries through your 24-page book project."

Paul Gummere

Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator

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am a dedicated illustrator specializing in character-driven storytelling with a background in traditional hand-drawn art. My style focuses on creating expressive, relatable characters, ranging from bold comic-inspired designs to the soft, whimsical aesthetics ideal for children’s literature. I work primarily with pencil and professional alcohol-based markers to create vibrant illustrations that capture emotion and narrative. I am currently deepening my technical skills through a 3D Arts program at Full Sail University, ensuring my work meets professional industry standards. I am specifically interested in projects intended for Amazon KDP and am focused on delivering high-quality, 8.5x11 high-resolution designs that meet the platform's specific printing requirements. I would love to use my artistic background to help children navigate their worries through your 24-page book project."…am a dedicated illustrator specializing in character-driven storytelling with a background in traditional hand-drawn art. My style focuses on creating expressive, relatable characters, ranging from bold comic-inspired designs to the soft, whimsical aesthetics ideal for children’s literature. I work primarily with pencil and professional alcohol-based markers to create vibrant illustrations that capture emotion and narrative. I am currently deepening my technical skills through a 3D Arts program at Full Sail University, ensuring my work meets professional industry standards. I am specifically interested in projects intended for Amazon KDP and am focused on delivering high-quality, 8.5x11 high-resolution designs that meet the platform's specific printing requirements. I would love to use my artistic background to help children navigate their worries through your 24-page book project."

Available to hire

am a dedicated illustrator specializing in character-driven storytelling with a background in traditional hand-drawn art. My style focuses on creating expressive, relatable characters, ranging from bold comic-inspired designs to the soft, whimsical aesthetics ideal for children’s literature.
I work primarily with pencil and professional alcohol-based markers to create vibrant illustrations that capture emotion and narrative. I am currently deepening my technical skills through a 3D Arts program at Full Sail University, ensuring my work meets professional industry standards.
I am specifically interested in projects intended for Amazon KDP and am focused on delivering high-quality, 8.5x11 high-resolution designs that meet the platform’s specific printing requirements. I would love to use my artistic background to help children navigate their worries through your 24-page book project."

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Package Handler / QA Assistant at FedEx

July 1, 2024 - Present

Quality Assurance: Dedicated 3 months to the QA team, diagnosing and repairing damaged shipments to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction. Technical Operations: Utilize computerized scanners and tablets to manage inventory and logistics data with high accuracy. Communication: Contacted customers directly to resolve delivery issues and verify address data, ensuring successful last-mile delivery. Leadership: Entrusted to train and mentor new hires on facility protocols, safety standards, and operational expectations. Safety: Strictly adhere to Hazmat and safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.

Lead Assembly Technician at Advantage Solutions

January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2024

Technical Assembly: Interpreted complex schematics and manuals to assemble various mechanical products including mowers, log splitters, and power equipment for Home Depot. Quality Control: Inspected finished products to ensure they met manufacturer safety and functional specifications. Training: Served as a primary trainer for incoming technicians, streamlining the onboarding process and improving team productivity.

Education

Undergraduate Certificate at Full Sail University

May 1, 2026 - April 9, 2026

Bachelor of Science at Arizona State University

January 1, 2026 - April 9, 2026

Information Technology Coursework at Purdue University Global

January 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026

High School Diploma at Saint Johnsbury Academy

January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1999

Qualifications

Chancellor’s Award – Purdue University Global

January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Character Design & Narrative Illustration Portfolio

A collection of hand-drawn character designs and illustrations focused on expressive storytelling. This project showcases my ability to create distinct, relatable characters using traditional media, including pencil and professional alcohol-based markers.

Expressive Anatomy: Capturing emotion and personality through character posing.
Vibrant Color Theory: Utilizing Ohuhu markers and Pitt Artist Pens for clean, professional finishes.
Versatile Styles: Examples ranging from whimsical cartoon aesthetics to detailed comic-inspired linework.
These pieces demonstrate my process of taking a character from an initial concept sketch to a fully realized, colored illustration—suitable for books, branding, and personal commissions

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