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Hi, I’m Amanda Carrigan, a California-based illustrator and educator with an MFA in Illustration from CSU Fullerton. I create narrative artwork for books, studios, and clients, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques, and I enjoy guiding students and collaborating on creative projects. I mentor students, lead creative projects, and design visual concepts for brands, products, and exhibitions. I love storytelling through color, composition, and character design, and I thrive in team environments that celebrate curiosity and growth.…Hi, I’m Amanda Carrigan, a California-based illustrator and educator with an MFA in Illustration from CSU Fullerton. I create narrative artwork for books, studios, and clients, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques, and I enjoy guiding students and collaborating on creative projects. I mentor students, lead creative projects, and design visual concepts for brands, products, and exhibitions. I love storytelling through color, composition, and character design, and I thrive in team environments that celebrate curiosity and growth.

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Hi, I’m Amanda Carrigan, a California-based illustrator and educator with an MFA in Illustration from CSU Fullerton. I create narrative artwork for books, studios, and clients, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques, and I enjoy guiding students and collaborating on creative projects. I mentor students, lead creative projects, and design visual concepts for brands, products, and exhibitions. I love storytelling through color, composition, and character design, and I thrive in team environments that celebrate curiosity and growth.…Hi, I’m Amanda Carrigan, a California-based illustrator and educator with an MFA in Illustration from CSU Fullerton. I create narrative artwork for books, studios, and clients, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques, and I enjoy guiding students and collaborating on creative projects. I mentor students, lead creative projects, and design visual concepts for brands, products, and exhibitions. I love storytelling through color, composition, and character design, and I thrive in team environments that celebrate curiosity and growth.

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Hi, I’m Amanda Carrigan, a California-based illustrator and educator with an MFA in Illustration from CSU Fullerton. I create narrative artwork for books, studios, and clients, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques, and I enjoy guiding students and collaborating on creative projects.

I mentor students, lead creative projects, and design visual concepts for brands, products, and exhibitions. I love storytelling through color, composition, and character design, and I thrive in team environments that celebrate curiosity and growth.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Part-Time Lecturer at California State University, Fullerton

August 1, 2017 - Present

Teach and develop curricula for two-dimensional design, traditional illustration, children's book illustration, animal & wildlife drawing, cartooning & caricature, digital narrative illustration, and special studies. Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, deliver engaging lectures aligned with learning objectives, manage coursework and assessments, guide student art direction and critiques, and provide feedback and grading via Canvas LMS. Respond to inquiries and maintain office hours.

Art Teacher at Paint Hive Studio

June 1, 2025 - Present

Instruct hands-on, project-based activities introducing foundational art and media concepts, including tempera paints, watercolors, and digital painting techniques. Deliver after-school arts and media instruction to K–6 students in a supportive, enrichment-focused setting. Adapt lessons for varied ages, skill levels, and learning styles to ensure active participation.

Independent Contractor at Sapna Shah LLC

March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Conceptualized and designed digital illustrations and assets to be sold to Home Goods, including environments, characters, props, botanical illustrations, and typographic designs under the direction of the art director. Produced up to 20+ illustrations per week. Created a variety of concepts, sketches, and drawings; presented to art director for approval and reworked materials as needed. Ensured all illustrations were labeled, uploaded, backed up, stored, and organized in Google Drive.

Art Teacher at Loving Savior Chinese School

September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2019

Created and directed a year-long art program for Kindergarten through 6th grade, teaching children watercolor, tempera paint, graphite techniques, and core art fundamentals. Developed a three-week digital summer course and integrated after-school activities and language-learning considerations.

Freelance Illustrator at Various Clients (Remote)

January 1, 2017 - Present

Created original artwork and apparel designs for commercial merchandise, including print and t-shirt collections. Designed logos and branding for businesses and academic institutions, and developed websites, banners, business cards, and digital assets for clients and small organizations.