Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m a cartoonist, illustrator, and art director with extensive experience creating character-driven, cartoon-style artwork for digital platforms. My work focuses on clear visual storytelling, strong graphic reads, and a consistent, recognizable style that performs well on social media. I’ve collaborated with brands and teams to develop cohesive visual identities, translating brand values and messaging into engaging illustrations that connect with audiences. I’m comfortable working independently, interpreting creative briefs, and delivering polished digital assets optimized for platforms like Instagram. My background spans editorial illustration, branded content, and entertainment-focused art, and I enjoy using humor, warmth, and visual clarity to communicate ideas and challenge assumptions through illustration.

Corey Barba

Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m a cartoonist, illustrator, and art director with extensive experience creating character-driven, cartoon-style artwork for digital platforms. My work focuses on clear visual storytelling, strong graphic reads, and a consistent, recognizable style that performs well on social media. I’ve collaborated with brands and teams to develop cohesive visual identities, translating brand values and messaging into engaging illustrations that connect with audiences. I’m comfortable working independently, interpreting creative briefs, and delivering polished digital assets optimized for platforms like Instagram. My background spans editorial illustration, branded content, and entertainment-focused art, and I enjoy using humor, warmth, and visual clarity to communicate ideas and challenge assumptions through illustration.

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Portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I’m a cartoonist, illustrator, and art director with extensive experience creating character-driven, cartoon-style artwork for digital platforms. My work focuses on clear visual storytelling, strong graphic reads, and a consistent, recognizable style that performs well on social media.

I’ve collaborated with brands and teams to develop cohesive visual identities, translating brand values and messaging into engaging illustrations that connect with audiences. I’m comfortable working independently, interpreting creative briefs, and delivering polished digital assets optimized for platforms like Instagram.

My background spans editorial illustration, branded content, and entertainment-focused art, and I enjoy using humor, warmth, and visual clarity to communicate ideas and challenge assumptions through illustration.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Sketchy
April 1, 2021 - Present
Lead visual development and art direction for narrative-driven educational content; defined visual tone and style; mentored artists; streamlined art pipelines and cross-department collaboration.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks Animation
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Contributed to visual development across characters, props, and color styling for series including Trolls Topia, Archibald’s Next Big Thing, and Captain Underpants; produced exploratory and production-support artwork to inform story and world-building; supported downstream departments with clear design intent; created physical assets for mixed-media sequences.
Freelance Character Designer at Nickelodeon Animation
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Developed character designs and turnaround expanding established visual style while maintaining on-model consistency; created expressive poses and variations to support story, performance, and production needs; collaborated with production teams to ensure designs translated clearly to animation.
Senior Artist at Zynga Games
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2016
Designed characters, environments, and assets for stylized game worlds including FarmVille, Bubble Safari, and Ninja Kingdom; contributed to cinematic storyboards and visual direction for in-game narratives; partnered with outsourced teams to maintain visual consistency and quality.
Freelance Illustrator and Cartoonist at Self-Employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Create narrative-driven illustration and comics for major publishers including Scholastic, MAD Magazine, SpongeBob Comics, and Simpsons Comics; collaborated with editors and creative teams to deliver clear, engaging visual storytelling across styles and formats.

Education

Illustration Program at American Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

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Media & Entertainment