I am a highly experienced illustrator seeking to expand my work sources. I am known for my versatility, and award-winning design aesthetic, and the ability to understand and execute complex assignments. After studying fine art at the University of Kansas School of Art and University of California Berkeley I worked in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Washington, DC for many years as a designer and illustrator. I am a certified expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (I work with them every day) and I work in a variety of illustration styles, both digital and hand-painted.…

Judith Gosse

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I am a highly experienced illustrator seeking to expand my work sources. I am known for my versatility, and award-winning design aesthetic, and the ability to understand and execute complex assignments. After studying fine art at the University of Kansas School of Art and University of California Berkeley I worked in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Washington, DC for many years as a designer and illustrator. I am a certified expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (I work with them every day) and I work in a variety of illustration styles, both digital and hand-painted.…

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I am a highly experienced illustrator seeking to expand my work sources. I am known for my versatility, and award-winning design aesthetic, and the ability to understand and execute complex assignments.

After studying fine art at the University of Kansas School of Art and University of California Berkeley I worked in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Washington, DC for many years as a designer and illustrator. I am a certified expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (I work with them every day) and I work in a variety of illustration styles, both digital and hand-painted.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at Bernard Hodes Group
June 19, 2000 - June 20, 2000
Senior /design and Illustration
Graphic Arts Director at Jorge Scientific Corp. / Imperatis
September 20, 2000 - January 20, 2000
Design and Illustration
Freelance Design and Illustration at Various Temp Placement in Washington, DC
January 2, 2014 - October 20, 2000
Assigned to FAA, Fannie Mae, and others
Illustrator/Creative /Director at Judith Gosse Illustration
October 20, 2000 - Present
Illustration for children's books
Production and Print Designer at Bob Anderson Publications
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1989
Produced layout, artwork, and print-ready designs for publication; managed production workflows and collaborated with editors and printers on multiple accounts.
Sr. Production Artist at J. Walter Thompson Advertising
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Senior production artist on advertising campaigns; created digital and hand-drawn illustrations for a broad spectrum of accounts; maintained production standards.
Senior Art Director at Bernard Hodes Group
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2004
Led design and illustration for Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Mercy Healthcare, and other accounts; produced in-house illustrations for print and digital media.
Graphic Arts Department Manager, Illustrator and Designer at Jorge Scientific Corporation/Imperitis
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Managed the graphic arts department, produced illustrations, and supported top-secret clearance projects; contributed to both print and digital design.
Illustrator and Designer at Contractor to FAA, Post Office, and Fannie Mae
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Illustrator and designer on print and animation projects for local contracting agencies; delivered creative assets for government-related programs.
Illustrator at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Illustrated over 40 published children's books; focused on first-time authors; did book layouts and assisted with self-publishing on Amazon and other sites.
Illustrator and Designer at Contractor to the FAA, the Post Office, and Fannie Mae
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018
Illustrator and designer on print and animation projects for local contracting agencies.
Freelance Illustrator and Designer at Judith Gosse Illustration
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance illustrator and designer operating from a studio in Illinois; developing and expanding client base.

Education

AFA at University of Kansas
September 19, 1969 - May 19, 1971
Fine Arts
Ongoing Education at University of California Berkeley
November 30, 1996 - January 6, 2003
Fine Arts and Animation
Fine Art Studies at University of Kansas School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Fine Art Studies at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Expert – Adobe illustrator & Adobe Photoshop
January 2, 2016 - January 2, 2018
Adobe Illustrator Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Adobe Illustrator Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Top Secret Clearance
January 1, 2005 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
    uniE621 Children's Book Illustration
    Colorful digital illustrations for a children's book, ages 3 to 8. The book features sea creatures and the adventures of a tiny goldfish, all drawn in Adobe Illustrator. This was the third book I have illustrated for Louise Feciuch. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Illustration: Bristol the Tiny Wonder
    One of 22 illustrations drawn in Adobe Illustrator for the children's book Bristol the Tiny Wonder. illustrator…
    uniE621 Illustrations from Children's Book
    These are two of 25 digital illustrations for a book titled "A Very Lappy Christmas" about how a pack of laphund dogs that help Santa when his reindeer desert him. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Becoming
    One of 20 illustrations for a book of poetry entitled Metamorphosis by Andrea Erikson. Drawn by hand in pencil and scanned into Photoshop for enhancement.…
    uniE621 Tech Ops Illustration
    One in a series of 25 illustrations created for an animated presentation for the FAA. Drawn in Adobe Illustrator and included in an animation created in Adobe AfterEffects and Adobe Premier. illustrator…
    uniE621 Little Boy Stories – Big Red
    One of over 40 illustrations created for a series of three books of autobiographical short stories by Bill Wheeler. This is a hand-painted watercolor. illustrator…
    paper Bristol the Tiny Wonder – Adventures Down Under the Sea

    An illustrated book for children ages 3 to 8 about a tiny goldfish that travels and visits many creatures of the deep. A colorful digital style of illustrations portrays her adventures. I drew the original illustrations for the book and the cover in Adobe Illustrator and laid out the book for publishing in Adobe InDesign. Please review my Examples in my profile or…

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