I’m a detail-oriented visual artist and illustrator who loves learning new tools and finishing projects the right way. I work comfortably across the Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy using both traditional and digital workflows to create strong, polished artwork. From designing gothic-style invitations and painting murals to supporting art education and completing logo and branding work, I bring careful attention to composition, typography, and visual storytelling. I’m self-motivated, dependable, and always ready to expand my skills with new techniques, including creative software like Procreate.

Sophia Johanne Mannion Boileson

I’m a detail-oriented visual artist and illustrator who loves learning new tools and finishing projects the right way. I work comfortably across the Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy using both traditional and digital workflows to create strong, polished artwork. From designing gothic-style invitations and painting murals to supporting art education and completing logo and branding work, I bring careful attention to composition, typography, and visual storytelling. I’m self-motivated, dependable, and always ready to expand my skills with new techniques, including creative software like Procreate.

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I’m a detail-oriented visual artist and illustrator who loves learning new tools and finishing projects the right way. I work comfortably across the Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy using both traditional and digital workflows to create strong, polished artwork.

From designing gothic-style invitations and painting murals to supporting art education and completing logo and branding work, I bring careful attention to composition, typography, and visual storytelling. I’m self-motivated, dependable, and always ready to expand my skills with new techniques, including creative software like Procreate.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freight Train Rabbit Killer at Kansas City Art Institute
October 31, 2024 - Present
Created a gothic-style invitation for the Halloween show of Freight Train Rabbit Killer, translating the event mood into a cohesive visual design.
Mural Crew at Kansas City Art Institute
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Painted a tarot-themed mural on the 3rd-floor bathroom area of the Illustration Department, contributing artwork that supports the creative community space.
Logo Designer at First-Plymouth Church Bell Choir
April 16, 2023 - April 22, 2023
Designed the logo for the First Plymouth Church Bell Choir’s 50th anniversary concert.
Summer Crew, Network Engineer Department at Lincoln Public Schools
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Delivered internet access points to rooms as needed, cleaned and organized maintenance closets, and unpacked and labeled new internet access points.
Crew Member at Wendy’s, 2615 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Took customer orders, mopped the dining room after closing, and cleaned tables.
Concessions Worke/Volunteer (Volunteer Position) at Pioneer Gymnastics, Chalk It Up Invitational
October 28, 2017 - October 28, 2017
Worked about four hours at the event as a volunteer, collaborating with other volunteers in event support.

Education

BFA in Illustration at Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
High School Diploma (Arts & Humanities Focus Program) at Lincoln Southeast High School, 2930 S 37th St, Lincoln, NE
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Interpreting Ship's Past

    Interpreting Ships Past is A project in which I create a character based on a certain ship from history. From the RMS Titanic to the Baychimo, I bring these ships to life in a unique form. First, I create a character sheet, then a finished illustration to place the character into an environment.

    Their stories are now told in a different way.

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