I'm a Canadian illustrator based in Houston, Texas, with a BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design. I specialize in cute, character focused illustrations that are often geared toward children and young audiences. My goal is always to bring a sense of charm, warmth, and story to everything I create. For the past five years, I’ve been working in the toy industry as a Model Artist at Hasbro, primarily on Star Wars and Marvel products. This experience has given me the opportunity to collaborate on high profile brands while honing my skills in design, color, and character development. I’ve also had the chance to live and travel in many different places, which has deeply influenced both my perspective and my creativity. I love exploring different techniques, styles, and mediums, and I’m always up for learning something new. Whether I’m designing for toys, publishing, or personal projects, I aim to create art that’s fun, expressive, and full of heart. If you'd like to get in touch or collaborate, feel free to reach out! I’d love to hear from you!…

Jenaya Ferguson

I'm a Canadian illustrator based in Houston, Texas, with a BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design. I specialize in cute, character focused illustrations that are often geared toward children and young audiences. My goal is always to bring a sense of charm, warmth, and story to everything I create. For the past five years, I’ve been working in the toy industry as a Model Artist at Hasbro, primarily on Star Wars and Marvel products. This experience has given me the opportunity to collaborate on high profile brands while honing my skills in design, color, and character development. I’ve also had the chance to live and travel in many different places, which has deeply influenced both my perspective and my creativity. I love exploring different techniques, styles, and mediums, and I’m always up for learning something new. Whether I’m designing for toys, publishing, or personal projects, I aim to create art that’s fun, expressive, and full of heart. If you'd like to get in touch or collaborate, feel free to reach out! I’d love to hear from you!…

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I’m a Canadian illustrator based in Houston, Texas, with a BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design. I specialize in cute, character focused illustrations that are often geared toward children and young audiences. My goal is always to bring a sense of charm, warmth, and story to everything I create.

For the past five years, I’ve been working in the toy industry as a Model Artist at Hasbro, primarily on Star Wars and Marvel products. This experience has given me the opportunity to collaborate on high profile brands while honing my skills in design, color, and character development.

I’ve also had the chance to live and travel in many different places, which has deeply influenced both my perspective and my creativity. I love exploring different techniques, styles, and mediums, and I’m always up for learning something new.

Whether I’m designing for toys, publishing, or personal projects, I aim to create art that’s fun, expressive, and full of heart. If you’d like to get in touch or collaborate, feel free to reach out! I’d love to hear from you!

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Model Artist Vendor at Hasbro
January 1, 2020 - Present
Digitally painted and rendered highly detailed prototype models across various Hasbro brands (e.g., Marvel and Star Wars) using Zbrush, Substance Painter, Maya, and Keyshot; coordinates with in-house team to match brand vision for deco execution; color matched pantone colors for deco execution.
Basket Designer at Baskets and Beyond
December 31, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Helped build gift baskets for clients based on detailed designs; edited and took photos for company website.
Basket Designer at Baskets and Beyond
December 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Continuation of basket design and photography for client orders.
Model Artist at Hasbro
December 31, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Painted prototype models for Disney Princess, Nerf, Power Rangers, Marvel, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Hasbro Games, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, and Fur Real Friends; collaborated with brand designers to match deco execution; color matched pantone colors; transitioned process from traditional to digital using Zbrush and Keyshot to emulate physical process.
Photographer at Walt Disney World
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Took professional photos of guests at various icon locations and characters; printed and formatted guest prints; interacted with guests to ensure best experience.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 31, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Worked on a collaborative children’s book for the Ringling Illustration department; developed a piece centered around the theme “Dog”.
Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
November 30, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Worked on a collaborative Card Deck for the Ringling Illustration department; created an illustration for the 8 of hearts.
Model Artist at Hasbro
January 1, 2020 - Present
Digitally painted and rendered highly detailed prototype models across Hasbro brands (e.g., Marvel, Star Wars) using ZBrush, Substance Painter, Maya, and Keyshot. Coordinated with in-house designers and art directors to match brand vision and deco execution; Color matched Pantone colors for deco.
Basket Designer at Baskets and Beyond
December 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Helped build gift baskets for clients based on detailed designs; edited and photographed items for the company website.
Model Artist at Hasbro
December 31, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Painted highly detailed prototype models across Hasbro brands such as Disney Princess, Nerf, Power Rangers, Marvel, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Hasbro Games, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, and Fur Real Friends; Worked directly with brand designers to accurately match deco visions using a wide range of techniques and media; Color matched paint to Pantone colors; Integral in transitioning processes from traditional to digital using ZBrush and Keyshot.
Photographer at Walt Disney World
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Took professional photos of guests at various icon locations and characters; printed and formatted guest prints; interacted with guests to ensure their best experience.
Children's Book Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Worked on a collaborative children’s book project for the Illustration department; developed a piece centered around the theme 'Dog'.
Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 1, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Collaborative Card Deck artwork for the Illustration department; created an illustration for the 8 of hearts.
Model Artist at Hasbro
January 1, 2020 - Present
Digitally painted and rendered highly detailed prototype models across Hasbro brands (e.g., Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Princess, Nerf) using ZBrush, Substance Painter, Maya, and Keyshot; collaborated with in-house designers and art directors to match brand visions; color matched Pantone colors for deco execution.
Basket Designer at Baskets and Beyond
December 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Helped build gift baskets for clients based on detailed designs; edited and took photos for company website.
Model Artist at Hasbro
December 31, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Painted highly detailed prototype models across Hasbro brands such as Disney Princess, Nerf, Power Rangers, Marvel, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Hasbro Games, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, and Fur Real Friends; worked with brand designers to match deco vision; color matched Pantone colors; transitioned from traditional to digital using ZBrush and Keyshot.
Photographer at Walt Disney World
April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Took professional photos of guests with iconic locations and characters around Walt Disney World; printed and formatted guest prints; interacted with guests to ensure their best experience.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 31, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Worked on collaborative children’s book for the Ringling Illustration department; developed a piece centered around the theme 'Dog'.
Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 31, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Collaborative Card Deck for the Ringling Illustration department; created an illustration for the 8 of hearts.
Model Artist at Hasbro
January 1, 2020 - Present
Digitally painted and rendered highly detailed prototype models across Hasbro brands such as Marvel and Star Wars using Zbrush, Substance Painter, Maya, and Keyshot. Coordinated directly with the in-house Hasbro team, specifically designers and art directors, to match the brands vision for the deco execution of toy prototypes. Color matched Pantone colors for deco execution.
Basket Designer at Baskets and Beyond
December 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Helped build gift baskets for clients based off of detailed designs; edited and took photos for company website.
Model Artist at Hasbro
December 31, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Painted highly detailed prototype models across various Hasbro brands such as Disney Princess, Nerf, Power Rangers, Marvel, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Hasbro Games, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, and Fur Real Friends. Worked directly with designers from brands to precisely match their vision for the deco execution of toy prototypes using a wide variety of techniques and media to match their ideal aesthetic. Color matched paint to Pantone colors for deco execution. Integral in switching the process from traditional to digital using programs like Zbrush and Keyshot to emulate the current physical process.
Photographer at Walt Disney World
April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Took professional pictures of guests with various icon locations and characters around Walt Disney World; printed and formatted pictures for guest prints; interacted with guests to ensure their best experience.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 31, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated on a collaborative children's book for the Ringling Illustration department; developed a children's book piece centered around the theme 'Dog'.
Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
November 30, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Worked on a collaborative Card Deck for the Ringling Illustration department; created an illustration for the 8 of hearts.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Additional courses in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Qualifications

Texas Real Estate License
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Texas Real Estate License
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Texas Real Estate License
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Texas Real Estate License
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Retail

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Experience Level