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Hi! I'm Nellie "Retro Gal" Beatty, a California-based illustrator and designer. I love turning ideas into visual stories through character design, development assets, and branded artwork. I collaborate with clients and teams to bring concepts to life, using a mix of traditional drawing and digital tools to create engaging, polished vector and raster art. I enjoy developing creative solutions for branding, publishing, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to explore new techniques and workflows to help ideas reach their full visual potential.…Hi! I'm Nellie "Retro Gal" Beatty, a California-based illustrator and designer. I love turning ideas into visual stories through character design, development assets, and branded artwork. I collaborate with clients and teams to bring concepts to life, using a mix of traditional drawing and digital tools to create engaging, polished vector and raster art. I enjoy developing creative solutions for branding, publishing, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to explore new techniques and workflows to help ideas reach their full visual potential.

Nellie E. Beatty

Illustrator, Concept Artist, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi! I'm Nellie "Retro Gal" Beatty, a California-based illustrator and designer. I love turning ideas into visual stories through character design, development assets, and branded artwork. I collaborate with clients and teams to bring concepts to life, using a mix of traditional drawing and digital tools to create engaging, polished vector and raster art. I enjoy developing creative solutions for branding, publishing, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to explore new techniques and workflows to help ideas reach their full visual potential.…Hi! I'm Nellie "Retro Gal" Beatty, a California-based illustrator and designer. I love turning ideas into visual stories through character design, development assets, and branded artwork. I collaborate with clients and teams to bring concepts to life, using a mix of traditional drawing and digital tools to create engaging, polished vector and raster art. I enjoy developing creative solutions for branding, publishing, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to explore new techniques and workflows to help ideas reach their full visual potential.

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Hi! I’m Nellie “Retro Gal” Beatty, a California-based illustrator and designer. I love turning ideas into visual stories through character design, development assets, and branded artwork. I collaborate with clients and teams to bring concepts to life, using a mix of traditional drawing and digital tools to create engaging, polished vector and raster art.

I enjoy developing creative solutions for branding, publishing, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to explore new techniques and workflows to help ideas reach their full visual potential.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

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Beginner

Work Experience

Entrepreneurial Artist at Self-employed (Los Angeles & San Bernardino County)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Produce commissioned illustration and concept art through networking platforms and independent client outreach; Participate in Artist Allies and local art markets; Develop character designs, visual development assets, and branded merchandise; Manage client communication, contracts, pricing, and delivery timelines.

Graphic Designer at Various Clients, California

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Designed T-shirts, album covers, and logos for local musicians and small businesses; Developed brand visuals aligned with client identity and audience; Delivered print-ready and digital production files.

Note Taker at Disability Services Department, Otis College of Art and Design

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Provided comprehensive academic notes for students with disabilities; Maintained confidentiality and academic integrity; Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and clarity in documentation.

Note Taker at Disability Services Department, Otis College of Art and Design

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Provided comprehensive academic notes for students with disabilities; Maintained confidentiality and academic integrity; Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and clarity in documentation.

Customer Service Associate at Dance & Cheer Competitions, California

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Managed merchandise sales and processed cash and digital transactions; Communicated effectively with high-volume event audiences; Maintained inventory and supported event operations.