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

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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.…

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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.

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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.

Education

Diploma at Visual College of Art and Design
August 31, 2020 - December 23, 2022
Graduated with honors
Graphic Design Diploma w/ Honours at Visual College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Other, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Metro Cinema Posters

    uniE608 Night Shift
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    uniE621 Funicular Magazine Covers
    Two covers for the magazine Funicular in Edmonton, AB. Using traditional sketching and colours finished in Photoshop. illustration magazinecover graphicdesign illustrator…
    uniE608 Waffle Bot
    A 2D animation made with Adobe Illustrator and Procreate video animator illustration…