I’m a story artist with a side focus on character illustration, editorial illustration, and character and graphic design. My work is focused on children -to-young adult audiences.…

Awele Chukwumah

I’m a story artist with a side focus on character illustration, editorial illustration, and character and graphic design. My work is focused on children -to-young adult audiences.…

Next availability:
June 15, 2026

I’m a story artist with a side focus on character illustration, editorial illustration, and character and graphic design. My work is focused on children -to-young adult audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editorial Illustrator at Brown Political Review, Brown University
September 1, 2025 - Present
Worked alongside the Artistic Director on articles featured on the Brown Political Review website. Familiar with the professional illustration pipeline; from thumbnail sketch to final iterations.
Editorial Illustrator at The Post, Brown University
September 1, 2025 - Present
Independently developed a counting-series of illustrations for articles featured on The Post, an online magazine.
Gallery Assistant at Thought Pyramid Art Centre
June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Summer internship as Gallery Monitor for a national private art gallery in Nigeria. Worked with a team of local archivists and art dealers to reorganize a collection of over 150 pieces. Created a new system of organization and helped manage and attend multiple art shows and events the Art Centre held.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization

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