Dylan Macko has over a decade of experience working as a professional illustrator and fine artist. He has always had a great passion for art, and began serious art training during his high school years. Being heavily influenced by the old masters and classics of fine art, Dylan enjoys drawing and painting in the realist approach, but with a surreal or fantastical twist. Dylan brings his love of fantasy and the macabre into his work to create new worlds and share his vision with everyone. He has created illustrations/designs for table-top board games, comics, tattoos, and even high quality Halloween masks for Composite Effects (CFX Masks). Plus, Dylan has shown in galleries nationwide and has worked with a vast majority of other clients making their art dreams come true. Currently, when Dylan isn't working on client work, he is creating work for his own personal project, the post apocalyptic world of "Deth Metal".

Dylan Macko

Dylan Macko has over a decade of experience working as a professional illustrator and fine artist. He has always had a great passion for art, and began serious art training during his high school years. Being heavily influenced by the old masters and classics of fine art, Dylan enjoys drawing and painting in the realist approach, but with a surreal or fantastical twist. Dylan brings his love of fantasy and the macabre into his work to create new worlds and share his vision with everyone. He has created illustrations/designs for table-top board games, comics, tattoos, and even high quality Halloween masks for Composite Effects (CFX Masks). Plus, Dylan has shown in galleries nationwide and has worked with a vast majority of other clients making their art dreams come true. Currently, when Dylan isn't working on client work, he is creating work for his own personal project, the post apocalyptic world of "Deth Metal".

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Dylan Macko has over a decade of experience working as a professional illustrator and fine artist. He has always had a great passion for art, and began serious art training during his high school years. Being heavily influenced by the old masters and classics of fine art, Dylan enjoys drawing and painting in the realist approach, but with a surreal or fantastical twist.

Dylan brings his love of fantasy and the macabre into his work to create new worlds and share his vision with everyone. He has created illustrations/designs for table-top board games, comics, tattoos, and even high quality Halloween masks for Composite Effects (CFX Masks). Plus, Dylan has shown in galleries nationwide and has worked with a vast majority of other clients making their art dreams come true.

Currently, when Dylan isn’t working on client work, he is creating work for his own personal project, the post apocalyptic world of “Deth Metal”.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Fantasy Artist at Divorced Dads Collectable Card Game
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created fantasy illustrations for a collectible card game; involved in character and creature design and environment art.
Freelance Mask Designer at Composite Effects
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designing and creating masks; involved in prop and artwork for performances.
Concept Artist/Illustrator at Felldom (tabletop game)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Concept art and illustrations for Felldom tabletop game.
Art Instructor/Mentor at Private Studio / Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - Present
Structured curriculum, taught and mentored Fine Art Fundamentals, Portrait Drawing, and Figure Drawing.
Lead Artist/ Concept Artist at TD Art Gallery
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead artist and concept artist for TD Art Gallery; responsible for guiding concepts and final illustrations for projects.
Lead Artist at Status Effect Games LLC
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead artist for Status Effect Games LLC; created concepts for characters, creatures, items, and environments for new game books; produced final illustrations in traditional and digital media.
Team Member at New Dimension Comics
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Cash register, general customer support/sales, and store maintenance.
Team Member at Century Square Luxury Cinemas
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Box office, cash register, food prep, usher, concierge, and general customer support.
Juggler/Entertainer at Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - Present
Performing juggling and circus arts at events.
Caretaker at Private Household
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Child/Pet/House care taking and entertaining; general maintenance.
Lead Artist / Concept Artist at Status Effect Games LLC
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead artist responsible for creating concepts for characters, creatures, items, and environments for new game books, as well as final illustrations in both traditional and digital media.
Juggler / Entertainer at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - Present
Juggling, circus arts performances and related entertainment.
Lead Artist / Concept Artist at TD Art Gallery / TD Art Sales
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead artist and contributor for gallery and sales projects, developing concepts and artwork for client commissions and gallery shows.

Education

High School Diploma at PA Virtual Charter School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Certificate at Watts Atelier of the Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Certificate at Hillsdale College Online Courses
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Certificate at Hillsdale College Online Courses
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Certificate at Hillsdale College Online Courses
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
High School Diploma at PA Virtual Charter School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Academic Education (Independent Art Studies) at Freelance / Self-taught / Academic Education
January 1, 2015 - January 7, 2026
The Great Principles of Chemistry at Hillsdale College Online Courses
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Classic Children's Literature at Hillsdale College Online Courses
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Dante’s Divine Comedy at Hillsdale College Online Courses
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022

Qualifications

Best Emerging Talent
January 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Infected by Art vol. 13
January 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Infected by Art vol. 12
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Monsters and Lairs (book illustrations)
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Adventures in Norwatch: Inheritance (illustrations)
January 1, 2023 - January 7, 2026
Dungeon Drop-Ins (illustrations)
January 1, 2022 - January 7, 2026
Felldom Core Rulebook (illustrations)
January 1, 2021 - January 7, 2026
Composite Effects Mask Contest – Finalist
January 1, 2019 - January 7, 2026
Best Emerging Talent (Painting: American Dream)
January 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Artwork selected for Infected by Art vol. 13
January 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Infected by Art vol. 12
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
78 Tarot: Nautical - The New Wave (5 of Swords card illustrated)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Dragnaar's Dungeon Puzzler (Fantasy illustrations for the book)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other