I’m Jay, an illustrator and multimedia artist living near Denver, CO. I graduated from the University of North Texas in 2022 with a BFA in Studio Art, and have worked on a variety of projects during and after my time in school. My personal interests span across subjects, including high fantasy, TTRPGs, mythology and folklore, worldbuilding, and educational works about politics and the natural world.…

Jay Taber

I’m Jay, an illustrator and multimedia artist living near Denver, CO. I graduated from the University of North Texas in 2022 with a BFA in Studio Art, and have worked on a variety of projects during and after my time in school. My personal interests span across subjects, including high fantasy, TTRPGs, mythology and folklore, worldbuilding, and educational works about politics and the natural world.…

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I’m Jay, an illustrator and multimedia artist living near Denver, CO. I graduated from the University of North Texas in 2022 with a BFA in Studio Art, and have worked on a variety of projects during and after my time in school. My personal interests span across subjects, including high fantasy, TTRPGs, mythology and folklore, worldbuilding, and educational works about politics and the natural world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Greek God Epithet Database
January 1, 2026 - Present
Illustrator for project; created headings and imagery for site using a specifically created illustration.
Junior Assistant at APOS Kickstarter Launch / Frizz Biz Illustrations
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Acted remotely as junior assistant to Anna Wright (Frizz Biz Illustrations) before and during the Kickstarter launch for her book APOS. Scheduled weekly meetings via Slack Huddle or conference call. Took notes during meetings. Helped brainstorm social media posts. Tracked updates and tasks on Slack; reduced meeting frequency as needed.
Sole Proprietor at Corian Der Makes
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create and sell products online and in-person. Network with other small business owners. Communicate with customers, manage shipping information, and provide quality service. Complete custom items for clients. Manage social media accounts and finances for the business.
Illustrator at My Last Rodeo
December 31, 2022 - December 30, 2023
Participated in a 'Wild West' themed anthology with fellow printmakers. Created linocut print 'A Lick and a Promise'.
Illustrator at Vision of Paradise: Anthology of Myth & Legend
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Participated in a mythology-themed anthology with fellow printmakers; created 'Bean Nighe' ink gradient print.

Education

BFA in Studio Art at University of North Texas
August 19, 2019 - December 10, 2022
Minors in History and Art History.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Oathbreaker
    Personal project. illustrator procreate…
    Dionysia
    Header created for Dionysus' page on an informational website about the Hellenic pantheon. illustrator procreate…
    Son of Delos
    Created for a personal project. Converted into a page header for a website about the Hellenic pantheon. illustrator procreate…
    Fireseed
    2025 - present. Fancomic. illustrator procreate narrativeillustration https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Malachi
    2021-2022. Project exploring the backstory of an original character via a series of illustrations and paintings. illustrator narrativeillustration…
    Migraines
    Mini-zine about migraines. narrativeillustration illustrator procreate https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Horseshoe Crabs
    Mini-zine about horseshoe crabs. narrativeillustration illustrator procreate https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Ode to the Moon
    Mini-zine about the moon. narrativeillustration illustrator procreate https://www.twine.net/signin…