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Hi, I'm Michael Coehoorn. I'm a visual artist and illustrator based in Woodstock, Illinois, with a passion for hand-drawn portraits, landscapes, and character designs. I work with clients to translate descriptions into art using charcoal, pencil, and digital tools, delivering pieces with attention to detail and a friendly, collaborative approach. With a Bachelor's in Media Arts and Animation and years of freelance and studio work, I thrive on deadlines, clear communication, and ongoing exploration of new techniques in 2D art, layout design, and visual storytelling.…Hi, I'm Michael Coehoorn. I'm a visual artist and illustrator based in Woodstock, Illinois, with a passion for hand-drawn portraits, landscapes, and character designs. I work with clients to translate descriptions into art using charcoal, pencil, and digital tools, delivering pieces with attention to detail and a friendly, collaborative approach. With a Bachelor's in Media Arts and Animation and years of freelance and studio work, I thrive on deadlines, clear communication, and ongoing exploration of new techniques in 2D art, layout design, and visual storytelling.

Michael Coehoorn

Illustrator, Artist, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Michael Coehoorn. I'm a visual artist and illustrator based in Woodstock, Illinois, with a passion for hand-drawn portraits, landscapes, and character designs. I work with clients to translate descriptions into art using charcoal, pencil, and digital tools, delivering pieces with attention to detail and a friendly, collaborative approach. With a Bachelor's in Media Arts and Animation and years of freelance and studio work, I thrive on deadlines, clear communication, and ongoing exploration of new techniques in 2D art, layout design, and visual storytelling.…Hi, I'm Michael Coehoorn. I'm a visual artist and illustrator based in Woodstock, Illinois, with a passion for hand-drawn portraits, landscapes, and character designs. I work with clients to translate descriptions into art using charcoal, pencil, and digital tools, delivering pieces with attention to detail and a friendly, collaborative approach. With a Bachelor's in Media Arts and Animation and years of freelance and studio work, I thrive on deadlines, clear communication, and ongoing exploration of new techniques in 2D art, layout design, and visual storytelling.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Michael Coehoorn. I’m a visual artist and illustrator based in Woodstock, Illinois, with a passion for hand-drawn portraits, landscapes, and character designs. I work with clients to translate descriptions into art using charcoal, pencil, and digital tools, delivering pieces with attention to detail and a friendly, collaborative approach.

With a Bachelor’s in Media Arts and Animation and years of freelance and studio work, I thrive on deadlines, clear communication, and ongoing exploration of new techniques in 2D art, layout design, and visual storytelling.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Illustration

Charcoal Illustration

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Charcoal Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Artist at Tellinga

January 1, 2021 - Present

Create hand drawn cards based on clients descriptions and summaries and send them through the traditional mail. Complete projects by assigned deadlines. Scan and upload images to website for clients.

Book Processor at Follett School Solutions

June 1, 2018 - Present

Process orders efficiently and accurately. Interact with other employees to insure client satisfaction.

Commissioned Artist at Freelance/Self employed

January 1, 2004 - Present

Create charcoal portraits and landscapes for clients. Create pencil sketch portraits and caricatures for clients.

Lead Modeling and Layout Artist at Studio Rendering, Inc

May 1, 2018 - October 24, 2025

Meet deadlines and interact with clients to provide a positive experience. Create photorealistic images and media content. Manage others and made sure projects were moving forward and were up to studio quality. Attend events to socialize with others in the industry and research trending new topics. Hire and train new employees.

Content Specialist at Follett School Solutions

October 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025

Quality control of ebooks and software that the company produced. Met deadlines and helped to make sure all functions of software worked properly.

Server at Houlihan's Restaurants Inc

June 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025

Given responsibility to open and close store when there was not a manager on duty. Promoted to train new staff. Customer service, interact with guests and help meet their needs.