Hi, I’m Kiley Davis, a Charlotte-based illustrator with a focus on character design, environment concepts, and visual storytelling. I love turning ideas into vibrant images, whether it’s a standalone piece, a mural, or a page in a comic. I’m collaborative, curious, and eager to bring art to life for games, books, and creative teams. When I’m not drawing, I teach painting and illustration, organize community workshops, and explore new techniques in 2D and 3D media. I enjoy helping others grow their skills and bringing imaginative projects to life with a positive, patient approach.

Kiley Davis

Hi, I’m Kiley Davis, a Charlotte-based illustrator with a focus on character design, environment concepts, and visual storytelling. I love turning ideas into vibrant images, whether it’s a standalone piece, a mural, or a page in a comic. I’m collaborative, curious, and eager to bring art to life for games, books, and creative teams. When I’m not drawing, I teach painting and illustration, organize community workshops, and explore new techniques in 2D and 3D media. I enjoy helping others grow their skills and bringing imaginative projects to life with a positive, patient approach.

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Hi, I’m Kiley Davis, a Charlotte-based illustrator with a focus on character design, environment concepts, and visual storytelling. I love turning ideas into vibrant images, whether it’s a standalone piece, a mural, or a page in a comic. I’m collaborative, curious, and eager to bring art to life for games, books, and creative teams.

When I’m not drawing, I teach painting and illustration, organize community workshops, and explore new techniques in 2D and 3D media. I enjoy helping others grow their skills and bringing imaginative projects to life with a positive, patient approach.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Painting Instructor at City Art Room LLC
October 1, 2020 - Present
Lead private events through art projects including painting, sketching, clay molding, pottery, and glassware painting. Manage studio operations to maintain a fun, time-managed atmosphere and ensure a safe, welcoming environment. Transport art supplies as needed and oversee setup/cleanup to support smooth program delivery.
Painting & Illustration Instructor at Paint The Town
November 1, 2021 - Present
Transport art supplies to event spaces across Charlotte and surrounding areas. Set up art space for parties. Address customers with a comfortable, warm, and friendly attitude. Guide participants through relaxed painting or illustration classes. Be prompt, alert, mindful of students; lend a hand, provide advice, and restock art supplies as needed.
Senior Painting Instructor at City Art Room LLC
October 1, 2020 - Present
Lead private events through art projects (painting, sketching, clay molding, pottery, glassware painting); maintain an organized, fun, and detail-focused studio environment; ensure cleanliness and functionality; assist with supplies and setup.
Painting & Illustration Instructor at Paint The Town
November 1, 2021 - Present
Transport art supplies to event spaces, set up art areas for parties, greet customers with friendly attitude, guide participants through relaxed painting or illustration classes, stay prompt and mindful of students, replenish supplies as needed.
Senior Painting Instructor at City Art Room LLC
October 1, 2020 - Present
Lead private events through painting, sketching, clay molding, pottery, and glassware painting; work carefully and precisely with acute attention to detail to maintain a fun, time-managed atmosphere that produces beautiful work; complete additional tasks to maintain studio cleanliness and functionality, such as filling paints, delivering canvases, and organizing art supplies.
Painting & Illustration Instructor at Paint The Town
November 1, 2021 - Present
Transport art supplies to various event spaces across the Piedmont area; set up art space for parties; address customers with a comfortable, warm, and friendly attitude; be prompt, alert, and mindful of students, always lending a hand, offering advice, or replenishing art supplies.
Senior Painting Instructor at City Art Room LLC
October 1, 2020 - November 21, 2025
Lead private events in painting, sketching, clay work, pottery, and glass painting. Work with precision to keep sessions fun, efficient, and productive. Handle studio upkeep, including restocking supplies, delivering canvases, and organizing materials.
Painting & Illustration Instructor at The Town
November 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Deliver art supplies to venues, set up event spaces, and schedule parties. Welcome guests and lead friendly and educational painting or illustration sessions. Offer help, advice, and replenish supplies while maintaining patience and positivity.
Painting & Illustration Instructor at Paint The Town
November 1, 2022 - Present
Deliver art supplies to venues, set up event spaces, and schedule parties. Welcome guests and lead friendly, educational painting or illustration sessions. Offer guidance and replenish supplies while maintaining patience and positivity.
Intern at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Internship in Fall 2024; supported gallery operations and educational programming.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Digital Media at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

BLS certified
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
BLS Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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    Poster Digital 12 x 18"