This cat works hard along the docks cleaning and preparing fish. This is a digital piece in a clean, bright style focusing on shape language in character design and storytelling. #illustrator #characterdesign
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Rebecca Owens
- Kansas City, United States
- 14 projects
Hi, I'm Rebecca Owens, an illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling and entertainment illustration.
About
Hi, I’m Rebecca Owens, an illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling and entertainment illustration. I specialize in creating custom character designs and expressive narrative artwork, aiming to bring stories to life with a whimsical and engaging style. My expertise spans digital painting, traditional media, and visual communication across publishing and entertainment projects.
I have experience working both independently and collaboratively, including freelance work and a published book illustration. I completed a BA in Illustration with an emphasis on entertainment in 2025 and have a solid foundation in graphic design principles and Adobe Creative Suite. I love exploring new techniques and creative directions to enhance visual narratives and branding projects.
- Joined August 2025
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Other
Projects · 14
dog falls asleep at the job… This is a lineless digital piece in a clean, bright style focusing on shape language in character design and storytelling. #illustrator #characterdesigner #characterdesign #childrensbookillustrator
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Colorful digital tiger illustration for my art exhibition this spring. #illustrator #childrensbookillustration #poster #designer
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Digital illustration of a vintage, paper-cut style map. #illustrator #fantasyillustration #childrensbookillustrator #fantasymap #digitalillustration
- Character Designer
- Freelance Digital Illustrator
- Illustrator
A cursory glance at my current best works. Showcasing gouache traditional pieces, progress sketches, interior illustrations for a middle grade children's book, and character turnarounds and designs. More to come~ illustrator
- Character Designer
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Freelance Digital Illustrator
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Tangerine Carhop for a cuisine themed battle mobile game. illustrator #characterdesign #entertainmentillustration
- Character Designer
- Illustrator
A tiny sushi chef for a cuisine themed battle mobile game. illustrator #characterdesign #entertainmentillustration
- Character Designer
- Illustrator
A European chocolatier for a cuisine themed battle mobile game. illustrator #characterdesign #entertainmentillustration
- Character Designer
- Illustrator
Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
- Children’s Book Illustrator
Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
- Children’s Book Illustrator
Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
- Children’s Book Illustrator
Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
- Children’s Book Illustrator
Work experience
Illustrator · Sidon River PublishingJan 2025 – Aug 2025 · 8 mos
Created 12 original black-and-white illustrations for the 2nd edition of a storybook titled 'The Tale of Nottingswood' by J.R. Young. Developed a whimsical illustration style blending inspiration from Tim Burton and Dr. Seuss. Utilized digital painting techniques to craft expressive characters and immersive storybook settings. Collaborated with the author to enhance the narrative's tone and pacing. Delivered high-resolution, print-ready artwork for layout, publication, and promotional use.
Freelance Adoptable Designer · Self EmployedJul 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 5 mos
Provided custom character design services for individual clients, creating full-color character vignettes, character interaction model sheets, and expression sheets. Offered personalized and creative visual storytelling solutions tailored to clients' needs.
Education
BA - Illustration · Brigham Young University - Idaho2023 – 2025
AAS - Graphic Design · Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City2019 – 2022
Certifications and awards
Gallery Artist2026
Showcased Oil and Acrylic paintings at solo gallery show.
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