Ryan Stahl is a children’s book illustrator and painter with a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Fullerton. Ryan works across a variety of mediums, including watercolor, gouache, and digital illustration, allowing him to create artwork ranging from soft and whimsical picture book styles to detailed and vibrant illustrations.…

Ryan Stahl

Ryan Stahl is a children’s book illustrator and painter with a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Fullerton. Ryan works across a variety of mediums, including watercolor, gouache, and digital illustration, allowing him to create artwork ranging from soft and whimsical picture book styles to detailed and vibrant illustrations.…

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Ryan Stahl is a children’s book illustrator and painter with a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Fullerton.

Ryan works across a variety of mediums, including watercolor, gouache, and digital illustration, allowing him to create artwork ranging from soft and whimsical picture book styles to detailed and vibrant illustrations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustration & Design Intern at A Second in Time Photography
May 30, 2024 - August 24, 2024
Freelance Illustrator / Children's Book Illustrator at Self Employed
May 28, 2024 - Present
Freelance Artist
June 1, 2022 - Present
Creates watercolor, gouache, and digital illustrations for print and digital publishing. Develops character and prop designs, produces key scene paintings, and crafts compelling outlines and scripted episodes. Proficient with tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Krita, Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom Harmony, Camtasia, and DaZ3D Language for illustration and production workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at California State University, Fullerton
August 26, 2022 - August 26, 2024

Qualifications

First Place Award — Watercolor Competition, Orange County Fair
July 17, 2025 - August 16, 2025
BFA in Illustration — California State University, Fullerton
August 26, 2022 - August 26, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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    Brushing Away Fear is a children's book illustration project featuring a heartfelt story about a shy young artist learning to overcome social anxiety and share his creativity with confidence. I created the illustrations in a whimsical, expressive style, focusing on character emotion, storytelling, and vibrant scenes that encourage young readers to embrace their talents and face new challenges with courage. illustration childrensbook bookillustration characterdesign storytelling kidlit digitalillustration childrensillustration…
    Baby Alice
    Baby Alice is a children's book illustration project featuring a heartwarming story about a young bear being rescued. I created the illustrations using watercolor techniques, focusing on natural environments, storytelling, and creating a gentle atmosphere for young readers. illustration childrensbook watercolor bookillustration characterdesign environmentart…

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