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Hi, I’m Ryan O’Connor, a professional artist and illustrator working in both traditional and digital media since 2018. I blend craftsmanship and creativity to bring ideas to life across fine art and illustration, with a focus on playful yet thought-provoking visuals. With a professional background in graphic design, I know how to not only compose visually striking designs, but elevate them with my artistic abilities. My work leans toward the surreal and tongue-in-cheek, drawing inspiration from pop culture, nostalgia, music, and nature. I aim to spark connection and curiosity in viewers.…Hi, I’m Ryan O’Connor, a professional artist and illustrator working in both traditional and digital media since 2018. I blend craftsmanship and creativity to bring ideas to life across fine art and illustration, with a focus on playful yet thought-provoking visuals. With a professional background in graphic design, I know how to not only compose visually striking designs, but elevate them with my artistic abilities. My work leans toward the surreal and tongue-in-cheek, drawing inspiration from pop culture, nostalgia, music, and nature. I aim to spark connection and curiosity in viewers.

Ryan O’Connor

Illustrator, 2D Animator, Graphic Designer, +5

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Hi, I’m Ryan O’Connor, a professional artist and illustrator working in both traditional and digital media since 2018. I blend craftsmanship and creativity to bring ideas to life across fine art and illustration, with a focus on playful yet thought-provoking visuals. With a professional background in graphic design, I know how to not only compose visually striking designs, but elevate them with my artistic abilities. My work leans toward the surreal and tongue-in-cheek, drawing inspiration from pop culture, nostalgia, music, and nature. I aim to spark connection and curiosity in viewers.…Hi, I’m Ryan O’Connor, a professional artist and illustrator working in both traditional and digital media since 2018. I blend craftsmanship and creativity to bring ideas to life across fine art and illustration, with a focus on playful yet thought-provoking visuals. With a professional background in graphic design, I know how to not only compose visually striking designs, but elevate them with my artistic abilities. My work leans toward the surreal and tongue-in-cheek, drawing inspiration from pop culture, nostalgia, music, and nature. I aim to spark connection and curiosity in viewers.

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Hi, I’m Ryan O’Connor, a professional artist and illustrator working in both traditional and digital media since 2018. I blend craftsmanship and creativity to bring ideas to life across fine art and illustration, with a focus on playful yet thought-provoking visuals. With a professional background in graphic design, I know how to not only compose visually striking designs, but elevate them with my artistic abilities.

My work leans toward the surreal and tongue-in-cheek, drawing inspiration from pop culture, nostalgia, music, and nature. I aim to spark connection and curiosity in viewers.

Skills

Portrait

Pencil Illustration

Pen and Ink Illustration

Freehand Digital Illustration

Illustration

Experience Level

Portrait

Expert

Pencil Illustration

Expert

Pen and Ink Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Funicular Magazine

October 1, 2024 - Present

I created three different magazine covers for the world renowned poetry magazine, Funicular.

Cover Illustrator at WHERE Magazine

February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023

I created a cover illustration as well an illustration for an inside article.

Movie Poster Illustrator at Metro Cinema

November 30, 2023 - Present

I created over a dozen movie posters for Metro Cinema.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Fox Burger

August 6, 2019 - August 31, 2025

I created promotional material including video ads, motion graphics, brochures, billboards, and posters. I also created menus, signage, and merchandise.