Tiara Kinnebrew creates whimsical illustrations both traditionally and digitally. She is particularly proud of the six published children’s books she’s illustrated, and her pieces that highlight the Black American and diasporic experiences and culture. She garners inspiration from the lived experiences of herself, her peers, and her community in the modern and historical social and aesthetic contexts.…

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Tiara Kinnebrew creates whimsical illustrations both traditionally and digitally. She is particularly proud of the six published children’s books she’s illustrated, and her pieces that highlight the Black American and diasporic experiences and culture. She garners inspiration from the lived experiences of herself, her peers, and her community in the modern and historical social and aesthetic contexts.…

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Tiara Kinnebrew creates whimsical illustrations both traditionally and digitally. She is particularly proud of the six published children’s books she’s illustrated, and her pieces that highlight the Black American and diasporic experiences and culture. She garners inspiration from the lived experiences of herself, her peers, and her community in the modern and historical social and aesthetic contexts.

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Skills

Experience Level

Artwork
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Google Drive
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Canva
Expert
Procreate
Expert
Book Cover
Intermediate
Book Illustration
Intermediate
Signage
Intermediate
Character Design
Intermediate
Brochure
Intermediate
Flyer
Intermediate
Squarespace
Intermediate
Pencil Illustration
Intermediate
Cartoon
Intermediate
Pen and Ink Illustration
Intermediate
Childrens Book Illustration
Intermediate
Poster
Intermediate
Affinity Publisher
Intermediate
Comic Strip
Intermediate
Business Card
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Sociology at Texas A&M University - College Station
August 28, 2017 - May 14, 2021
Master of Arts in 2D Animation & Stop Motion at Academy of Art University
September 4, 2024 - May 14, 2027

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Other
    uniE621 "Coming Home" (2023)
    This piece was drawn first with pencil and ink in my sketchbook, then colored digitally using Procreate for iPad. illustrator…
    uniE621 "Afro" (2023)
    This piece was drawn first with pencil and ink in my sketchbook, then colored digitally using Procreate for iPad. This started as a character design practice sketch utilizing circles as much as possible (background, hair, bubble gum, jewelry). illustrator…
    uniE621 "Elevators" (2023)
    This piece was drawn first with pencil and ink in my sketchbook, then colored digitally using Procreate for iPad. Inspired by the chorus of Outkast's "Elevators (Me & You)." This was also posted on their Instagram! illustrator…
    uniE621 "Kelly's Move" (2022)
    This piece was drawn first with pencil and ink in my sketchbook, then colored digitally using Procreate for iPad. I thought of this while listening to Beyonce's "Move." illustrator…
    uniE621 "Ten Big Dreams for Ten Little Toes" (2018)
    A 24-page fully illustrated children’s book about a young girl (the author’s daughter) with cerebral palsy. With a foundation in Christianity and faith, this story expresses all the seemingly-impossible feats that the author sees her daughter accomplishing through life. I illustrated the entirety of the book: the cover and the interior contents. Developed characters based on real-life individuals. illustrator…
    uniE621 "Mama, I'm Going To Be a Millionaire!" (2019)
    A 27-page fully-illustrated faith-based children’s book about a young 6 year-old boy telling his mother all the many things he will do to become a morally and financially successful millionaire, so he can one day prove for the both of them. I illustrated the entirety of the book: cover, interior contents. Developed characters based on real-life people and the author’s additional vision. illustrator…
    uniE621 "I'm Not... I Am! Imani and Her Magic Mirror" (2022)
    A 13-page illustrated book written by a separate author. This book is about a young Black girl exploring her emotions and not allowing stereotypes of her character to define who she is. Developed original characters based on book material and theme. illustrator…
    uniE621 "Asante: The Spoken Word Poet" (2021)
    Asante gives us the ability to take a look into the importance of writing and creativity in the Black community. He is a representation of our people who may feel like they don't quite have a place to fit in. The ones who don't fall into society's norms. Asante represents every Black child who has had difficulty coming to terms with their differences, as he learns to find his way while navigating that emotional journey. illustrator…
    paper "Adelaide's Sparkle" (2022)
    A 27-page children's book I illustrated about a little girl on her way to stardom-- who just happens to have Down's syndrome. illustrator…
    uniE621 Plant Wallpaper
    An experimental minimalist piece drawn and colored in Procreate, originally created to be for my personal phone wallpaper/screensaver. illustrator…
    uniE621 "Not a Threat" (2020)
    This piece was drawn first with pencil and ink in my sketchbook, then colored digitally using Procreate for iPad. Inspired by the harsh realities experienced by my fellow Black community, particularly in the wake of the summer of 2020. illustrator…
    uniE621 "Music Man" (2022)
    This piece was drawn first with pencil and ink in my sketchbook, then colored digitally using Procreate for iPad. The sheet music is the main theme of "La Vie en Rose" (Louis Armstrong). illustrator…

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