Hi, I’m a visual storyteller focused on illustration and design, dedicated to enriching, inspiring, and empowering others through compelling imagery. I specialize in creating worlds and characters for comics and private client projects, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through color, layout, and lettering.…

J. Zachary Hanna

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Hi, I’m a visual storyteller focused on illustration and design, dedicated to enriching, inspiring, and empowering others through compelling imagery. I specialize in creating worlds and characters for comics and private client projects, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through color, layout, and lettering.…

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Hi, I’m a visual storyteller focused on illustration and design, dedicated to enriching, inspiring, and empowering others through compelling imagery.

I specialize in creating worlds and characters for comics and private client projects, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through color, layout, and lettering.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator-Phoenix Complex at self-employed
May 25, 2009 - May 5, 2010
Illustrated and lettered personal project, graphic novel "The Phoenix Complex"
Illustrator/Designer at Self
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developing a personal comic project to be released online, possibly as a webtoon.
Illustrator/Designer at Breakaway Comics
September 1, 2022 - October 20, 2023
Completely illustrated (full color) and lettered comic pages for private client's story/script. Developed visual designs for world and characters.
Illustrator/Designer at Breakaway Comics
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Completely illustrated (full color) and lettered comic pages for private client's story/script. Developed visual designs for world and characters.
Illustrator/Letterer at Legacy of the Roras (Private Client)
December 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Illustrated and lettered (full color) graphic novel adaptation of client's prose novel. Also completed character and environment design for the project.
Illustrator/Designer - Personal project at Self
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developing a personal comic project to be released online, possibly as a webtoon.
Illustrator/Designer at Legacy of the Roras (Private Client)
December 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Illustrated and lettered (full color) graphic novel adaptation of client's pro se novel. Also completed character and environment design for the project.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Olivet Nazarene University
August 14, 2003 - May 25, 2007
Master Fine Arts at Academy of Art University
August 7, 2019 - August 25, 2007
25 May 2010
Master of Arts in Illustration at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
August 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007
Master of Arts in Illustration at Academy of Art University - San Francisco, CA
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, IL
August 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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    Storyboard for independent client’s horror film

    paper Alien Pursuit

    Sample Boards for a demo project.