Hello! I am a freelance creative based in the U.S. with 5+ years in the art industry. My work centers on imaginative lighting and vibrant color in expressive character portraits. I take on character-driven commissions and have contributed character art for Adobe, collaborating with clients and fellow artists to deliver polished pieces for both digital and print.…

Kia Rivas

Hello! I am a freelance creative based in the U.S. with 5+ years in the art industry. My work centers on imaginative lighting and vibrant color in expressive character portraits. I take on character-driven commissions and have contributed character art for Adobe, collaborating with clients and fellow artists to deliver polished pieces for both digital and print.…

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Hello! I am a freelance creative based in the U.S. with 5+ years in the art industry. My work centers on imaginative lighting and vibrant color in expressive character portraits.

I take on character-driven commissions and have contributed character art for Adobe, collaborating with clients and fellow artists to deliver polished pieces for both digital and print.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Magazine Editor at Ave Maria University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Editor for a magazine of art and literature; managed submissions for the magazine, laid out content in InDesign, prepared pieces for print, and collaborated with other artists to select and complete the pieces.
Self-employed Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance illustrator focusing on semi-realistic portraiture; manages commissions and client communications; works in both digital and traditional media; created character art for Adobe.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance illustrator of semi-realistic portraits; commissions for a broad clientele; skilled in digital and traditional media; established communication with clients including Adobe.
Digital illustrator at Self employed
December 31, 2017 - Present

Education

Undergraduate Marketing at Ave Maria University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028
Illustration Book Publication at Art Street Illustration Book
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Children's Phonetic Book Illustrations at Children's Phonetic Book Series
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Undergraduate degree in Marketing at Ave Maria University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028

Qualifications

Adobe Mentorship Program
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Adobe Mentorship Program
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet

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