I'm a classically trained painter and graphic designer, combining fine art techniques with a modern understanding of design and visual storytelling. My deep knowledge of color theory, composition, and Gestalt principles allows me to adapt to a wide range of styles and project needs. With production experience in both print and digital media, I work quickly and thoughtfully to craft visual solutions for my clients. See more of my work at noveltytheorystudio.com…

April Mirvis

I'm a classically trained painter and graphic designer, combining fine art techniques with a modern understanding of design and visual storytelling. My deep knowledge of color theory, composition, and Gestalt principles allows me to adapt to a wide range of styles and project needs. With production experience in both print and digital media, I work quickly and thoughtfully to craft visual solutions for my clients. See more of my work at noveltytheorystudio.com…

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I’m a classically trained painter and graphic designer, combining fine art techniques with a modern understanding of design and visual storytelling.

My deep knowledge of color theory, composition, and Gestalt principles allows me to adapt to a wide range of styles and project needs. With production experience in both print and digital media, I work quickly and thoughtfully to craft visual solutions for my clients.

See more of my work at noveltytheorystudio.com

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Work Experience

Artist-in-Residence at Fans Only Studio Collective
June 30, 2024 - Present
An ongoing contemporary artist residency in downtown Portland, OR. Open to the public for special events and First Thursdays. http://fansonly.studio
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
http://noveltytheorystudio.com

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Portland State University
October 1, 2021 - June 6, 2025
Graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA), TA: Digital Illustration (2024)
Workshop Participant at Workshops in Yorkshire
July 29, 2024 - August 2, 2024
A week-long plein air painting workshop in the Yorkshire Dales, England with painter Jill Carver
Workshop Participant at High Low Art Space
July 29, 2025 - July 29, 2025
A two-day plein air painting workshop in rural Oregon with Ryan Chapman
Workshop Participant at High Low Art Space
September 10, 2022 - September 11, 2022
A two day alla prima portraiture workshop with Nate Seay

Qualifications

Honorable Mention: Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize (2024)
June 24, 2024 - June 24, 2024

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services
    uniE621 Digital Illustration
    Various examples of digital spot Illustration…
    uniE621 Oil Portraits
    Examples of oil portraits, both from life and photos, including a master study of John Singer Sargent's "Lady Agnew of Lochnaw" illustration oilpainting portraitillustration traditionalillustration oilportrait portraitartist…
    uniE621 Graphite and Charcoal Illustration
    Examples of portraiture and animal sketches illustrator…
    uniE621 Hand-painted Signage
    Various examples of hand drawn (chalk) and painted (One-Shot) signage for URBN Encinitas, Shop DANO, and Mister Sister.…
    uniE621 Hopscar Awards Poster
    Vector illustration and typesetting for an event poster.…
    uniE621 Cartoon Style Vector Illustration
    Various examples of cartoon-style illustration, built in Adobe Illustrator. cartoonart vectorart illustration vectorillustration illustrator…
    uniE621 Shop DANO Event Flyer Illustration
    Instagram promo illustration for an event at a retail shop space, launching a new Men's Vintage offering. illustration flyerdesign digitalillustration…