Hi, I'm Kay L. Sorio, a passionate storyboard artist, comic artist, and concept artist currently studying Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art & Design. I love bringing stories to life through visual art and have experience working on projects like graphic novel adaptations and children's fiction novels. My background also includes supporting students as a paraprofessional, blending creativity with teamwork and communication skills. I'm always eager to collaborate with fellow artists and editors, whether it's editing anthologies or contributing to webcomic projects. My goal is to create compelling, colorful, and engaging visual narratives that capture the imagination and resonate with audiences of all ages.

Kay L. Sorio

Hi, I'm Kay L. Sorio, a passionate storyboard artist, comic artist, and concept artist currently studying Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art & Design. I love bringing stories to life through visual art and have experience working on projects like graphic novel adaptations and children's fiction novels. My background also includes supporting students as a paraprofessional, blending creativity with teamwork and communication skills. I'm always eager to collaborate with fellow artists and editors, whether it's editing anthologies or contributing to webcomic projects. My goal is to create compelling, colorful, and engaging visual narratives that capture the imagination and resonate with audiences of all ages.

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Hi, I’m Kay L. Sorio, a passionate storyboard artist, comic artist, and concept artist currently studying Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art & Design. I love bringing stories to life through visual art and have experience working on projects like graphic novel adaptations and children’s fiction novels. My background also includes supporting students as a paraprofessional, blending creativity with teamwork and communication skills.

I’m always eager to collaborate with fellow artists and editors, whether it’s editing anthologies or contributing to webcomic projects. My goal is to create compelling, colorful, and engaging visual narratives that capture the imagination and resonate with audiences of all ages.

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Work Experience

Sub Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant at PS 811x
June 1, 2022 - April 27, 2024
Provided support and supervised students in special education with lessons on math, science, art, life skills, and language.
Illustrator at PS 811x
June 1, 2022 - April 27, 2024
Scripted, designed, and illustrated a fiction children's novel introducing numbers through a range of colorful, fantasy-themed characters. Additionally designed a logo for the school's STEAM Education program.
Layout Artist/Adaptation Writer at The Landling Chronicles
November 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024
Designed thumbnails and layouts based off of a movie script for an adapted graphic novel. Translated original script into a cohesive comic script format properly paced for the medium.
Co-Editor at The Landling Chronicles
November 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024
Provided art direction and critique on other steps of production. Handled time management and ensured exports followed industry expectations.
Editor at Level Ground Comics
November 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Collaborated with fellow editors and artists on anthology zines. Communicated with artist expectations and input on where panels or compositions could be improved. Ensured the artist's work is handled and published without obstacle.
2023 Webcomics Jam Layout & Inks Artist
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created compositions and inking for a short story scroll comic. Developed designs for major and minor characters, managed general formatting, and provided visual direction.

Education

Bachelor's of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art & Design
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop Certification
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
AP Scholar with Distinction Award
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
AP Scholar with Honor Award
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Phil-Am Exemplary Responsive Leadership Award
May 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization