This is my first time seeking employment in the freelance industry. My focus is in visual arts. I’m an illustrator and fine artist with a strong foundation in observation, drawing, and visual storytelling. Working primarily in traditional media — pencil, ink, and watercolor — my imagery is rooted in emotion, atmosphere, character, and nature-driven narratives, and has been described as lyrical with room to breathe. My paintings have been featured in juried exhibitions, commissioned privately, and selected for Percent for Art programs for new construction. I also create portrait drawings, both human and animal, and welcome freelance illustration, editorial, and narrative-focused projects. Experience Freelance Artist & Illustrator — Present • Original illustration commissions, children’s literature concepts, and nature-based visual observations and narratives • Portrait drawings (people and pets) • Private commissions for fine art and series-based works • Work featured in juried exhibitions, gallery programs, and Percent for Art selections Educator — Gifted & Talented (K–12) • Designed high-engagement learning experiences rooted in creativity, storytelling, and visual thinking • Developed curriculum, educational illustrations, and visual materials • Online teaching experience using video, camera systems, and digital instruction tools Exhibiting Fine Artist • Gallery representation at Where Y’Art (New Orleans, LA), Fondren Art Gallery (Jackson, MS), and Lisa Victoria’s Gallery (New Orleans, LA) • Work shown in group exhibitions including HFL Gallery, Ashe Cultural Arts Center, Mid-City Theatre, Fondren Art Gallery, and others Selected Juried Exhibitions & Recognition • X: The Variable of Progress, Where Y’Art Gallery, New Orleans, LA (2015) • International Art Festival Competition — Honorable Mention, New York, NY (2014) • National All-Media Exhibition, Chico Art Center, Chico, CA (2014) • Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, New Orleans, LA (2013 and 2012) • Dave Bown Projects — juried competition selection (2010) • Featured as TheArtList.com’s Artist of the Month (April 2014) • Artist profile published in NolaVie (2016) Percent for Art Collections • University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA (2016) • Law Offices of John J. Finckbeiner, New Orleans, LA (2017) Education • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction + Certificate in Gifted Education — Southeast Louisiana University • B.A. in Education & Fine Arts (Studio) — University of New Orleans • Continued study in illustration, visual storytelling, and fine art practices Software & Tools • Adobe Acrobat • Microsoft Word & Excel • Canva • Video platforms for remote instruction (Zoom, etc.) • Social media platforms with basic editing and content preparation skills Full exhibition history available upon request. If you are interested in my writing experience, please submit a request.…This is my first time seeking employment in the freelance industry. My focus is in visual arts. I’m an illustrator and fine artist with a strong foundation in observation, drawing, and visual storytelling. Working primarily in traditional media — pencil, ink, and watercolor — my imagery is rooted in emotion, atmosphere, character, and nature-driven narratives, and has been described as lyrical with room to breathe. My paintings have been featured in juried exhibitions, commissioned privately, and selected for Percent for Art programs for new construction. I also create portrait drawings, both human and animal, and welcome freelance illustration, editorial, and narrative-focused projects. Experience Freelance Artist & Illustrator — Present • Original illustration commissions, children’s literature concepts, and nature-based visual observations and narratives • Portrait drawings (people and pets) • Private commissions for fine art and series-based works • Work featured in juried exhibitions, gallery programs, and Percent for Art selections Educator — Gifted & Talented (K–12) • Designed high-engagement learning experiences rooted in creativity, storytelling, and visual thinking • Developed curriculum, educational illustrations, and visual materials • Online teaching experience using video, camera systems, and digital instruction tools Exhibiting Fine Artist • Gallery representation at Where Y’Art (New Orleans, LA), Fondren Art Gallery (Jackson, MS), and Lisa Victoria’s Gallery (New Orleans, LA) • Work shown in group exhibitions including HFL Gallery, Ashe Cultural Arts Center, Mid-City Theatre, Fondren Art Gallery, and others Selected Juried Exhibitions & Recognition • X: The Variable of Progress, Where Y’Art Gallery, New Orleans, LA (2015) • International Art Festival Competition — Honorable Mention, New York, NY (2014) • National All-Media Exhibition, Chico Art Center, Chico, CA (2014) • Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, New Orleans, LA (2013 and 2012) • Dave Bown Projects — juried competition selection (2010) • Featured as TheArtList.com’s Artist of the Month (April 2014) • Artist profile published in NolaVie (2016) Percent for Art Collections • University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA (2016) • Law Offices of John J. Finckbeiner, New Orleans, LA (2017) Education • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction + Certificate in Gifted Education — Southeast Louisiana University • B.A. in Education & Fine Arts (Studio) — University of New Orleans • Continued study in illustration, visual storytelling, and fine art practices Software & Tools • Adobe Acrobat • Microsoft Word & Excel • Canva • Video platforms for remote instruction (Zoom, etc.) • Social media platforms with basic editing and content preparation skills Full exhibition history available upon request. If you are interested in my writing experience, please submit a request.WWWW…