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Traditionally done art trained, oil painting and drawing as specialized skill-set. Trained in classical art techniques. Foundation in contemporary art. Exhibited in galleries and art fairs. Freelancing in portraiture and illustrations. Completed 60-page graphic novel in 2023.…

Andrew

Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator

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Traditionally done art trained, oil painting and drawing as specialized skill-set. Trained in classical art techniques. Foundation in contemporary art. Exhibited in galleries and art fairs. Freelancing in portraiture and illustrations. Completed 60-page graphic novel in 2023.…

Available to hire

Traditionally done art trained, oil painting and drawing as specialized skill-set. Trained in classical art techniques. Foundation in contemporary art. Exhibited in galleries and art fairs. Freelancing in portraiture and illustrations. Completed 60-page graphic novel in 2023.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Poster

Intermediate

Character Design

Intermediate

Book Cover

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Portraiture Workshop (lead instructor) at Mangled Studios

July 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and led a 4-day portraiture workshop with a live model; structured sessions to focus on different aspects of portrait drawing; conducted daily demonstrations guiding adult students through the drawing process.

Figure Painting 6-Credit Course at NSCAD University

July 1, 2022 - Present

Developed a figure painting syllabus, led daily demonstrations on materials, paint handling, and colour mixing; designed structured exercises to build confidence in approaching the figure in oil painting.

Intro to Oil Painting at Mangled Studios

January 1, 2021 - Present

Taught introductory oil painting techniques to enthusiastic students; created structured sessions for different painting fundamentals.

Teaching Assistant at NSCAD University

January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025

Supported painting and drawing courses; assisted with course delivery and studio operations.

Gallery Technician Assistant at The Anna Leonowens Gallery

January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025

Supported gallery operations, installation, and event preparation; contributed to art handling and exhibition setup.

Figure: Month-Long Pose at Grand Central Atelier

May 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025

Participated in an intensive month-long pose program focusing on figure structure, anatomy, light, and form; acted as class monitor, coordinating with administration and assisting models with long-pose requirements.