I'm a freelance illustrator and designer specializing in figure-focused narrative illustration. My primary medium is digital, and I love to create within the fantasy, mythology, and horror genres. Cover, publishing, game, and entertainment art is my niche!…

Liesel Barkei

I'm a freelance illustrator and designer specializing in figure-focused narrative illustration. My primary medium is digital, and I love to create within the fantasy, mythology, and horror genres. Cover, publishing, game, and entertainment art is my niche!…

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I’m a freelance illustrator and designer specializing in figure-focused narrative illustration. My primary medium is digital, and I love to create within the fantasy, mythology, and horror genres. Cover, publishing, game, and entertainment art is my niche!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and illustrated posters for local clients (e.g., Penfield Children’s Center) and produced infographics for online publication; ongoing work with a variety of commission clients in character and story illustration.
Illustration and Graphic Design Intern at HalloweenEveryNight
December 30, 2023 - December 29, 2024
Mural Illustrator at Ebenezer Child Care Centers
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
August 25, 2022 - May 9, 2026

Qualifications

Society of Illustrators Student Competition 2026 Winner
May 2, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education