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

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/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 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/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.
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-Phoenix Complex at self-employed
May 25, 2009 - May 5, 2010
Illustrated and lettered personal project, graphic novel "The Phoenix Complex"

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

    Alien Pursuit

    Sample Boards for a demo project.