Danea Fidler

Available to hire

My name is Danea Fidler and I’m a freelance illustrator and animal artist with experience working in books, board games, and TTRPGs.

About

My name is Danea Fidler and I’m a freelance illustrator and animal artist with experience working in books, board games, and TTRPGs. My work has been published in the MoonFall Saga book series by James Rollins, published by Tor Books, in addition to the Arctic Tundra module for the Nature board game by NorthStar Games and Endangered: Australia by Grand Gamers Guild. I have a BFA degree in illustration, a certificate in creature anatomy, along with education in character design and wildlife painting. I have extensive experience in designing and illustrating all types of animals, creatures, and characters in a variety of projects and styles. All my work is 100% hand drawn and painted digitally or in traditional mediums such as pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, and marker.

You can view my portfolio at your convenience at daneafidler.com.

Thank you for your time and consideration. You can contact me at Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup if you think my work would be a good fit for what you may be looking for.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 8 roles

Board Game Illustrator & Creature Designer · Grand Gamers GuildJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Illustrated the box cover for Endangered: Australia; produced 47 cards across five categories/themes; designed tokens; created a Meeple design; collaborated with Art Director and Game Designers to meet scientific and design requirements.

Board Game Module Illustrator · North Star GamesJan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Illustrated Arctic Tundra module box art; created 5 module cards; designed a water-hole board piece; produced promo card; ensured visual consistency with main game.

Creature Designer & Illustrator · James Rollins / Scovil Galen Gosh Literary AgencyJan 2019 – Jan 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Designed 31 creatures for the MoonFall Saga; produced multiple iterations and poses in pen & ink; ensured anatomical accuracy and environmental viability as described by author.

Workshop Instructor · Red Rocks Community College (Honors Program, Trefny Honors)Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Co-Artist in Residence · Gilpin CountyJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos
Instructor / Workshop Presenter · Denver Comic Con / Denver Pop Culture ConJan 2014 – Jan 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Educator & Assistant (Animal Anatomy) · Rocky Mountain College of Art + DesignJan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Freelance Illustrator, Creature Designer, & Animal Artist · Danea Fidler Illustrations & CreationsJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration · Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design2030 – 2013
Creature Anatomy - Critiqued Session · Schoolism / Imaginism Studios2030 – 2016
Character Design & Costuming for Games – Recorded Subscription Course · Schoolism2023

Hire Danea Fidler today

Post a job and invite Danea, or contact them directly. No hidden commission.

Post a job