Hi, I’m Josh Wade, a Loyola University Chicago student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a focus on painting, drawing, and printmaking. I’m also a freelance artist, creating my own comic books and taking commissions in drawings, paintings, poetry, and graphic design. I balance my art with community involvement, including serving as a Senator in the Arrupe College student government, where I help organize events that introduce liberal arts to fellow students. I’m passionate about collaboration, learning new techniques, and sharing creative work with online communities.

Josh Wade

Hi, I’m Josh Wade, a Loyola University Chicago student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a focus on painting, drawing, and printmaking. I’m also a freelance artist, creating my own comic books and taking commissions in drawings, paintings, poetry, and graphic design. I balance my art with community involvement, including serving as a Senator in the Arrupe College student government, where I help organize events that introduce liberal arts to fellow students. I’m passionate about collaboration, learning new techniques, and sharing creative work with online communities.

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Hi, I’m Josh Wade, a Loyola University Chicago student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a focus on painting, drawing, and printmaking. I’m also a freelance artist, creating my own comic books and taking commissions in drawings, paintings, poetry, and graphic design.

I balance my art with community involvement, including serving as a Senator in the Arrupe College student government, where I help organize events that introduce liberal arts to fellow students. I’m passionate about collaboration, learning new techniques, and sharing creative work with online communities.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Research coordinator at Loyola University Chicago
May 27, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Intern at Green teens
June 20, 2018 - August 9, 2019
Green Teen at Green Teen Program
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Learned teamwork, gardening, plant identification, and community beautification; performed tasks such as planting, digging holes, and removing dead plants to improve the community garden.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
April 1, 2023 - Present
Create original comic books and work on commissions including drawings, paintings, poetry, and graphic design. Built a personal product line and engaged with clients to understand their requests.

Education

Associate in Liberal Arts (Pre-STEM) at Arrupe College, Loyola University Chicago
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking) at Loyola University Chicago
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art at Loyola University Chicago
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Associate in Liberal Arts; Pre-STEM at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services