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I'm Grace McLellan, an interdisciplinary artist and researcher blending anthropology, studio art, and heritage studies to explore how creativity shapes cultural identity. I collaborate across communities and disciplines, using visual storytelling to make ideas feel accessible and engaging. I am an art educator dedicated to cultivating curiosity and confidence in young artists through imaginative, hands-on learning experiences and accessible, collaborative projects.…I'm Grace McLellan, an interdisciplinary artist and researcher blending anthropology, studio art, and heritage studies to explore how creativity shapes cultural identity. I collaborate across communities and disciplines, using visual storytelling to make ideas feel accessible and engaging. I am an art educator dedicated to cultivating curiosity and confidence in young artists through imaginative, hands-on learning experiences and accessible, collaborative projects.

Grace McLellan

Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +5

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I'm Grace McLellan, an interdisciplinary artist and researcher blending anthropology, studio art, and heritage studies to explore how creativity shapes cultural identity. I collaborate across communities and disciplines, using visual storytelling to make ideas feel accessible and engaging. I am an art educator dedicated to cultivating curiosity and confidence in young artists through imaginative, hands-on learning experiences and accessible, collaborative projects.…I'm Grace McLellan, an interdisciplinary artist and researcher blending anthropology, studio art, and heritage studies to explore how creativity shapes cultural identity. I collaborate across communities and disciplines, using visual storytelling to make ideas feel accessible and engaging. I am an art educator dedicated to cultivating curiosity and confidence in young artists through imaginative, hands-on learning experiences and accessible, collaborative projects.

Available to hire

I’m Grace McLellan, an interdisciplinary artist and researcher blending anthropology, studio art, and heritage studies to explore how creativity shapes cultural identity. I collaborate across communities and disciplines, using visual storytelling to make ideas feel accessible and engaging.

I am an art educator dedicated to cultivating curiosity and confidence in young artists through imaginative, hands-on learning experiences and accessible, collaborative projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Self-employed

September 1, 2020 - Present

Provided freelance graphic design and illustration services including character design for independent projects, logo creation, and branding materials. Experienced with Photoshop and related design tools to deliver visually compelling assets for publications and marketing.

Art Educator - Elementary at Gorham Arts Alliance Aftercare

April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Taught a wide range of art courses, integrated technology in the classroom, and developed diverse student art projects that emphasized engagement and enthusiasm for the arts.

Visual Media Editor at Island Ink Literary Journal

December 1, 2022 - Present

Designed visually appealing promotional materials and contributed to the overall website and issue design/layout. Responsible for reviewing and overseeing visual media submissions for the publication.

Front Office Administrator / Substitute at Baxter Academy for Technology and Science

June 1, 2023 - Present

Facilitated seamless communication between departments, managed front office operations and classroom scheduling, maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress reports, and assisted with enrollments.

Muralist at Southworth Planetarium

September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024

Contributed mural and illustration work to beautify campus and community spaces, reflecting themes of science and exploration and enhancing public engagement.

Commissioned Artist at Freelance

September 1, 2020 - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator. Experience with Photoshop. Created character designs for independent projects. Designed official logos and marketing materials.

Visual Media and Literary Editor at Island Ink Literary Journal

December 1, 2022 - Present

Designed visually appealing promotional materials to encourage submissions; contributed to the overall website and issue design/layout; reviewed and accepted all visual media submissions for the issue and displayed them with written pieces.

Visual Media and Literary Editor at Is Island Ink Literary Journal

December 1, 2022 - Present

Overseeing visual media aspects and supporting literary content integration.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Self-employed

September 1, 2020 - Present

Created character designs for independent projects; designed official logos and marketing materials; produced visual identity assets and illustrations for clients.