Buddy August Skaggs is an illustrator and storyteller based out of Portland, OR. Their art invites viewers into a warm and cozy fantasy world. Buddy uses a blend of digital and analog techniques, emphasizing a tactile, handmade quality within their work. Their queer identity is at the heart of everything they do. Buddy is an experienced self-publisher, best known for their small-yet-evocative tabletop games and zines showcased at events throughout PNW.

Buddy Skaggs

Buddy August Skaggs is an illustrator and storyteller based out of Portland, OR. Their art invites viewers into a warm and cozy fantasy world. Buddy uses a blend of digital and analog techniques, emphasizing a tactile, handmade quality within their work. Their queer identity is at the heart of everything they do. Buddy is an experienced self-publisher, best known for their small-yet-evocative tabletop games and zines showcased at events throughout PNW.

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Buddy August Skaggs is an illustrator and storyteller based out of Portland, OR. Their art invites viewers into a warm and cozy fantasy world. Buddy uses a blend of digital and analog techniques, emphasizing a tactile, handmade quality within their work. Their queer identity is at the heart of everything they do. Buddy is an experienced self-publisher, best known for their small-yet-evocative tabletop games and zines showcased at events throughout PNW.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
December 31, 2017 - Present
Provided illustration services and creative design for clients, including traditional and digital illustration, book layout and typography, and self-publishing; developed visual storytelling and narrative compositions.

Education

BFA in Illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail