I am a creative and highly skilled illustrator and comic inker with a BFA in Illustration and a deep passion for visual storytelling across both traditional and digital mediums. I specialize in sequential art, character design, mural painting, and story development, bringing strong abilities in conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative projects from start to finish. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a meticulous work ethic by consistently producing high-quality work within tight deadlines. I am self-motivated, adaptable, and pride myself on my organizational skills, thriving in collaborative environments while delivering exceptional results.

Sharalyn "Syn Mako" Brown

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I am a creative and highly skilled illustrator and comic inker with a BFA in Illustration and a deep passion for visual storytelling across both traditional and digital mediums. I specialize in sequential art, character design, mural painting, and story development, bringing strong abilities in conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative projects from start to finish. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a meticulous work ethic by consistently producing high-quality work within tight deadlines. I am self-motivated, adaptable, and pride myself on my organizational skills, thriving in collaborative environments while delivering exceptional results.

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I am a creative and highly skilled illustrator and comic inker with a BFA in Illustration and a deep passion for visual storytelling across both traditional and digital mediums. I specialize in sequential art, character design, mural painting, and story development, bringing strong abilities in conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative projects from start to finish.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a meticulous work ethic by consistently producing high-quality work within tight deadlines. I am self-motivated, adaptable, and pride myself on my organizational skills, thriving in collaborative environments while delivering exceptional results.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Mural Artist at Fair Lawn CRC (Pride Subcommittee)
December 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Conceptualized and executed a large-scale mural celebrating community and inclusion. Collaborated with a team of four to ensure alignment with client feedback and vision. Managed project logistics and overcame environmental challenges to meet deadlines.
SFX Makeup Artist at Van Saun Zoo (ZooBoo - Haunted Train)
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Applied professional-level SFX makeup for up to 60 performers per event, ensuring high-quality transformations. Managed multiple actors in high-pressure environments to meet strict deadlines.
SFX Makeup Artist at Van Saun Zoo (ZooBoo - Haunted Train)
September 30, 2023 - October 30, 2023
Applied professional-level SFX makeup for up to 60 performers per event, ensuring high-quality transformations. Managed multiple actors in high-pressure environments to meet strict deadlines.
Freelance Illustrator at Funshark INC.
May 1, 2020 - August 30, 2020
Co-developed branding assets, including logo design, ensuring consistency across platforms. Designed character concepts for game bosses and enemies, focusing on unique silhouettes and expressive features. Created user interface elements and custom icons that enhanced the game's aesthetic. Collaborated with developers to integrate visual assets into mobile prototypes.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Moore College of Art & Design
August 15, 2024 - May 10, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at University of the Arts (UArts)
August 20, 2021 - June 7, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Retail
    uniE621 Hit 'N' Run Donut Mockup Box
    This is a mockup for a donut shop concept I created for my comic, Miss. It shows two of the three main logos I designed—I wanted to keep the branding consistent while making sure the shop fit into the comic’s existing color scheme. I also used this design as a bit of foreshadowing for some of the larger themes in the story. branding webdesigner illustrator designer logo graphicdesigner
    paper Miss
    This is the first teaser issue of my comic series "Miss." Synopsis: In a far-future society ruled by capitalism and the iron fist of corporations, past elections have long been replaced. Power is now won through the fulfillment of promises to the people.  Six major corporations compete for power, aiming to take it by any means necessary. On the surface, everything seems perfect, but what happens behind the scenes is anything but. "The Agency", once known as the largest ride-share competitor in NYC, was known for taking over the iconic wall of yellow that dominated the city by releasing their signature purple vehicles. These cars were controlled by a fleet of robots, and the rides were completely customizable, which led to some... characters getting away with some less-than-savory behavior.  In the grand scheme of things, this was just a blip on their radar. Their active workforce was depleting at a drastic rate, and the highly advanced cars that put them on the map were now shutting down. The maintenance of keeping the robots and vehicles in working order was becoming too much of a strain on their resources. In addition to these ever-growing maintenance issues, the lawsuits from families damaged by individuals using their cars were becoming too numerous. As a result, the agency was on the brink of bankruptcy. That was until they realised the solution was the problem itself. People. illustrator graphicdesigner writer inker colourist pdf photoshop indesign illustration ink
    uniE621 Kandy Kracken Beer Label
    This beer label was created for a local brewery’s holiday contest. I wanted to keep a partially nautical theme, inspired by some of their past labels, while giving it a festive twist. As a play on the candy cane, I designed a red Kraken battling a sperm whale to bring in both the holiday and nautical elements. graphicdesigner illustrator designer