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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.…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.

Danea Fidler

Illustrator, Character Designer, Concept Artist, +3

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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.…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.

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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.

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Freehand Digital Illustration

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Illustration

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Pen and Ink Illustration

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Medical Illustration

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Narrative Illustration

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Watercolour Illustration

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Language

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator, Creature Designer, & Animal Artist at Danea Fidler Illustrations & Creations

January 1, 2013 - Present

Creates original hand-made traditional and digital illustrations, creature designs, environments, and wildlife art; designs and updates portfolio; markets artwork via conventions and galleries; teaches creature design and animal anatomy workshops.

Board Game Illustrator & Creature Designer at Grand Gamers Guild

January 1, 2025 - Present

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.

Creature Designer & Illustrator at James Rollins / Scovil Galen Gosh Literary Agency

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025

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.

Board Game Module Illustrator at North Star Games

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

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.

Educator & Assistant (Animal Anatomy) at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Volunteer professor assistant for animal anatomy courses; aided students through research, life drawing, and online course development; supported course creation.

Instructor / Workshop Presenter at Denver Comic Con / Denver Pop Culture Con

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Created and taught beginning and advanced animal drawing, creature design, and anatomy workshops for adults and children; developed workshop curricula and materials.

Co-Artist in Residence at Gilpin County

January 1, 2016 - Present

Co-created and taught traditional wildlife drawing, painting, and anatomy courses for the Artist in Residence program.

Workshop Instructor at Red Rocks Community College (Honors Program, Trefny Honors)

January 1, 2018 - Present

Created and taught all-day creature design workshop emphasizing advanced real-world animal anatomy and environments; delivered presentations in traditional and digital formats.