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Hi there! I’m Merry Harpin, a multidisciplinary visual artist who loves turning rough sketches into whimsical, story-driven visuals for books, posters, and digital content. I also pursue chemistry and computation, blending science and art to explore new ways of visual storytelling. Currently studying at the University of New Orleans, I combine a solid foundation in chemistry with hands-on experience in digital illustration, motion graphics, and concept design. I enjoy collaborating on projects that require creativity, curiosity, and attention to detail.…Hi there! I’m Merry Harpin, a multidisciplinary visual artist who loves turning rough sketches into whimsical, story-driven visuals for books, posters, and digital content. I also pursue chemistry and computation, blending science and art to explore new ways of visual storytelling. Currently studying at the University of New Orleans, I combine a solid foundation in chemistry with hands-on experience in digital illustration, motion graphics, and concept design. I enjoy collaborating on projects that require creativity, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Merry Harpin

Artist, 3D Designer, Book Illustrator, +7

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Hi there! I’m Merry Harpin, a multidisciplinary visual artist who loves turning rough sketches into whimsical, story-driven visuals for books, posters, and digital content. I also pursue chemistry and computation, blending science and art to explore new ways of visual storytelling. Currently studying at the University of New Orleans, I combine a solid foundation in chemistry with hands-on experience in digital illustration, motion graphics, and concept design. I enjoy collaborating on projects that require creativity, curiosity, and attention to detail.…Hi there! I’m Merry Harpin, a multidisciplinary visual artist who loves turning rough sketches into whimsical, story-driven visuals for books, posters, and digital content. I also pursue chemistry and computation, blending science and art to explore new ways of visual storytelling. Currently studying at the University of New Orleans, I combine a solid foundation in chemistry with hands-on experience in digital illustration, motion graphics, and concept design. I enjoy collaborating on projects that require creativity, curiosity, and attention to detail.

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Hi there! I’m Merry Harpin, a multidisciplinary visual artist who loves turning rough sketches into whimsical, story-driven visuals for books, posters, and digital content. I also pursue chemistry and computation, blending science and art to explore new ways of visual storytelling.

Currently studying at the University of New Orleans, I combine a solid foundation in chemistry with hands-on experience in digital illustration, motion graphics, and concept design. I enjoy collaborating on projects that require creativity, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Chef in Residence at Gloversville, NY

January 1, 2024 - Present

Residency program featuring culinary work and creative exploration tied to the local community.

Weaving Apprentice at Sophia De-Jesus Sabella

December 31, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Apprenticeship in weaving; collaborated on textile projects.

Exhibiting Artist at FIRESALE, The Arts Industry

December 31, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Two-person exhibition with Sophia De-Jesus Sabella.

Concept/Self-Taught Visual Artist at Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Craft whimsical digital/sketchbook illustrations; Develop concepts, storyboards, and visuals for projects such as book covers, posters, marketing materials, and digital content.

Baker/Cook at Paw's Paw's Donuts

January 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Shaping and mixing dough; applying math/percentages to recipes; Cooking and prepping food items using various cooking methods.

Researcher/Intern at Workshop on Molecular Simulations, Louisiana State University

July 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Hands-on experience with High Performance Computing, LAMMPS software, and VMD; Conducted and analyzed quantum chemistry calculations; Coded a Lennard-Jones fluid simulation.

Undergraduate Researcher at University of New Orleans

May 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Used a variety of quantum theoretical approaches to assess the sensitivity of the results on the methods; Analyzed, prepared, and summarized research data.