I'm Lisa Jay, a versatile Illustrator and Instructional Designer with a passion for creating captivating visuals. With over a decade of experience in the eLearning industry, I've honed my skills in content creation, illustration, concept art and character design. I’m highly adaptable, experienced with working in fast paced environments, ever-changing deadlines and great when it comes to communicating with multiple stakeholders. I find inspiration everywhere I go, but my favorite pieces of art involve activism, nature, and all matters of the heart. My style is versatile, ranging from whimsical to realistic. I'm excited to collaborate with you on your next project. Let's bring your ideas to life! Freelance/commissioned work includes family portraits, pet portraits, personalized woodburnings, and logo design.…

The Whimsy Jay

I'm Lisa Jay, a versatile Illustrator and Instructional Designer with a passion for creating captivating visuals. With over a decade of experience in the eLearning industry, I've honed my skills in content creation, illustration, concept art and character design. I’m highly adaptable, experienced with working in fast paced environments, ever-changing deadlines and great when it comes to communicating with multiple stakeholders. I find inspiration everywhere I go, but my favorite pieces of art involve activism, nature, and all matters of the heart. My style is versatile, ranging from whimsical to realistic. I'm excited to collaborate with you on your next project. Let's bring your ideas to life! Freelance/commissioned work includes family portraits, pet portraits, personalized woodburnings, and logo design.…

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I’m Lisa Jay, a versatile Illustrator and Instructional Designer with a passion for creating captivating visuals. With over a decade of experience in the eLearning industry, I’ve honed my skills in content creation, illustration, concept art and character design. I’m highly adaptable, experienced with working in fast paced environments, ever-changing deadlines and great when it comes to communicating with multiple stakeholders.

I find inspiration everywhere I go, but my favorite pieces of art involve activism, nature, and all matters of the heart. My style is versatile, ranging from whimsical to realistic. I’m excited to collaborate with you on your next project. Let’s bring your ideas to life!

Freelance/commissioned work includes family portraits, pet portraits, personalized woodburnings, and logo design.

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Work Experience

Illustrator/Designer/Content Creator/Owner at The Whimsy Jay
May 1, 2024 - Present
Create custom illustrations for multiple vendors, including my local YMCA, family portraits, LGBTQ+ works of art, handmade jewelry, 3D printed designs and watercolor paintings.
Instructional Designer at Activated Insights
February 20, 2023 - Present
Assist nursing team with content creation, including illustrations. Work closely with content management team to assist with issue tickets, accessibility and content updates.
Course Technologist at Relias
November 13, 2016 - February 9, 2023
Worked closely with content writers, instructional designer and content management to create engaging courses for learners in the healthcare industry. Was the lead trainer for Storyline and co-lead designer for accessibility.

Education

Bachelor of Art at Appalachian State Unniversity
August 1, 2002 - December 16, 2005
Majored in Photography with a minor in Media Studies

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Other
    City of Oaks
    Created this, along with one other design, for a silent auction in Raleigh, NC. Both works went into a bidding war and it's still one of my most popular creations in my shop. illustrator designer illustrator designer…
    Sir Walter
    Created this, along with one other design, for a silent auction in Raleigh, NC. Both works went into a bidding war and it's still one of my most popular creations in my shop. illustrator designer…
    Valentine's Gift
    Client reached out about creating a gift for her girlfriend. She included reference photos, her favorite colors and we worked together to ensure I illustrated something that they would love. illustrator designer queerart love rainbow rainbowart loveislove lovewins lgbtq…
    Pickleball Tournament Design
    The A.E. Finley branch of the YMCA commissioned me to create a t-shirt design for a pickleball tournament. I was asked to create something fun, diverse and unique. graphicdesigner illustrator designer sports pickleball athletes athletics teambuilding teamwork…