Hi! I'm McKenna Wood, a passionate digital illustrator and concept artist with extensive experience in creating engaging artwork, educational projects, and community-driven art initiatives. I love working with diverse groups of students and clients to bring creative ideas to life, whether through digital media or hands-on workshops. I'm highly empathetic and personable, always eager to meet new people and collaborate professionally. My background includes teaching, freelancing, and contributing to art education programs, which has sharpened my problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box while meeting deadlines effectively.…

McKenna Wood

Hi! I'm McKenna Wood, a passionate digital illustrator and concept artist with extensive experience in creating engaging artwork, educational projects, and community-driven art initiatives. I love working with diverse groups of students and clients to bring creative ideas to life, whether through digital media or hands-on workshops. I'm highly empathetic and personable, always eager to meet new people and collaborate professionally. My background includes teaching, freelancing, and contributing to art education programs, which has sharpened my problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box while meeting deadlines effectively.…

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Hi! I’m McKenna Wood, a passionate digital illustrator and concept artist with extensive experience in creating engaging artwork, educational projects, and community-driven art initiatives. I love working with diverse groups of students and clients to bring creative ideas to life, whether through digital media or hands-on workshops.

I’m highly empathetic and personable, always eager to meet new people and collaborate professionally. My background includes teaching, freelancing, and contributing to art education programs, which has sharpened my problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box while meeting deadlines effectively.

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Skills

Experience Level

Procreate
Expert
Artwork
Intermediate
Illustration
Intermediate
Editorial Illustration
Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate
Icon
Intermediate
Banner
Intermediate
Character Design
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Associate at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, Project ARTstART
June 30, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Responsible for conceptualizing, organizing, and delivering monthly after-school art projects for students grades K-5. Assisting in preparing and managing weekly volunteer meetings with high school volunteers. Coordinating professionally with project director, interns, and third-party collaborators.
Freelance Digital Illustrator/Concept Artist at Self-Employed
December 1, 2021 - Present
Creating illustrations, cover designs, banners, icons, etc., based on client instructions. Communicating with clients about project needs and making timely edits.
Art Consultant at Sumner Danbury Elementary School
June 30, 2022 - July 20, 2025
Created engaging presentations about the elements of art for grades TK-6. Presented new ideas allowing students to explore creativity and experiment with art materials. Created accessible examples illustrating different artistic techniques.
Apprentice at Victor DiNovi Furniture and Functional Art
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Learned skills quickly on the job. Precisely followed instructions to finish projects in a timely manner. Performed steady independent work.
Contributing Illustrator/Photographer at The Bottom Line
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Completed illustrative work accompanying stories before deadlines. Quickly implemented modifications at editorial direction. Effectively communicated with editors and staff across departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment
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