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Illustrator and visual storyteller with nearly 20 years of experience creating character-driven, narrative-focused work across publishing, animation, and educational media. Known for translating cultural and historical subjects into engaging, accessible imagery through strong visual storytelling and expressive character work.
I bring a solid foundation in character design, storyboarding, and visual development, backed by advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, plus flexible digital workflows in Procreate. I’m collaborative, iterative, and deadline-driven—turning scripts, research, and concepts into production-ready artwork for diverse teams.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at PlayFly Sports
May 30, 2024 - July 26, 2024Developed a comprehensive style guide for the BIPOC logo, defining typography, colour palettes, and cross-platform usage for consistent brand representation
Illustrator at DC Education Canada
May 17, 2024 - May 16, 2025Created portraits of over 50+ Black Canadian Historical figures used in a history book called The ABCs of Black Stories in Canada
Created original characters commissioned by the art director that are featured in the book.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Soulful Colour
February 5, 2024 - April 18, 2024Designed cover, interior layouts, and illustrations for Empower Flow, an affirmation-themed colouring book, balancing expressive visuals with marketable typography
Managed asset production and ensured design consistency across all formats
Illustrator at DC Canada Education Publishing
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Illustrated key figures, moments, and themes from Black Canadian history for educational children’s books (Book 1 & 2). Developed engaging, age-appropriate visuals balancing historical accuracy with accessibility. Collaborated with writers and editors to translate complex cultural narratives into clear imagery, designing expressive characters and scenes to support early learning and comprehension. Produced print-ready illustrations aligned with publishing standards and deadlines.
Illustrator at Historica Canada
June 5, 2023 - October 13, 2023Created storyboard and final assets for animated short on Violet King, integrating illustrated elements seamlessly into motion graphics
Illustrator and Designer at Yuga Labs
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Produced stylized character art and assets for a large-scale digital game project. Collaborated with a distributed creative team through iterative feedback. Delivered production-ready assets under tight timelines.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Oakwood Village BIA
September 3, 2021 - PresentDirected visual design for street banners, event collateral, and seasonal campaigns, ensuring strong brand identity and visual appeal
Illustrator at Scholastic Canada
April 24, 2020 - January 4, 2021Designed more than 25 stylized employee portraits to support internal branding
and engagement campaigns
Commissioned Illustrator at City of Toronto / SpokenSoulTO
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Created 13 original superhero portraits for a public art exhibition. Applied bold, graphic-inspired visuals for large-format display, contributing to a community-focused storytelling initiative.
Co-Founder/Illustrator at Heroes Of The World
July 29, 2005 - PresentDeveloped and marketed original merchandise and comics sold via e-commerce platforms
Managed creative direction for product imagery, online store visuals, and social media ad campaigns to drive sales and audience growth
Co-Founder and Lead Illustrator at Heroes Of The World
January 1, 2005 - PresentCo-created a global superhero brand centered on culture, identity, and representation. Designed characters, comics, and educational storytelling content. Led workshops and presentations focused on visual storytelling and youth engagement.
Illustrator and 2D Artist (Freelance and Contract)
January 1, 2005 - PresentCreate character-driven illustrations, environments, and visual assets for publishing, animation, and digital media. Translate scripts, concepts, and research into clear visual storytelling. Adapt artwork to established styles while maintaining consistency across deliverables. Collaborate with writers, educators, and production teams in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects, timelines, and iterative feedback/revision cycles.
Education
Diploma - Arts & Sciences at Seneca Polytechnic
January 7, 2004 - August 18, 2007Interactive Media Design and 3D Animation at Seneca Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education
A group of illustrations geared towards a university dissertation authored by Juanita Stephen.
An activity book based on the Mia’s World children’s book series from author, Victoria Daley.
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