I am an artist and writer with a passion for craft and helping others bring their own stories to life. As of May 2025, I am a recent graduate of Boston University with an MFA in Visual Narrative. To put it mildly, when it comes to skills, I’ve stuck my fingers in every creative pie. I love combining art and storytelling, and I enjoy teaching and collaborating with others to help bring their creative projects to life.…

Samantha Shea Roberts

I am an artist and writer with a passion for craft and helping others bring their own stories to life. As of May 2025, I am a recent graduate of Boston University with an MFA in Visual Narrative. To put it mildly, when it comes to skills, I’ve stuck my fingers in every creative pie. I love combining art and storytelling, and I enjoy teaching and collaborating with others to help bring their creative projects to life.…

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I am an artist and writer with a passion for craft and helping others bring their own stories to life. As of May 2025, I am a recent graduate of Boston University with an MFA in Visual Narrative. To put it mildly, when it comes to skills, I’ve stuck my fingers in every creative pie.

I love combining art and storytelling, and I enjoy teaching and collaborating with others to help bring their creative projects to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2024
Produced various art works for clients and independent projects/publishers over 10 years. Contributed as a comics writer for Iron Circus’ “Failure to Launch” anthology and as a comic artist featured in an anthology for the Boston MFA John Wilson exhibit (2025).
Lead Tutor at UAFS Writing Center
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Responsible for undergraduate and graduate level writing tutoring and education. Led social media efforts and coordinated workshops and events to enhance student engagement and writing skills.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2014 - Present
Various works for clients and indie projects/publishers alike for 10 years. Contributed as a comics writer in Iron Circus’ "Failure to Launch" anthology and as a comic artist featured in an anthology for the Boston MFA John Wilson exhibit (2025).
Lead Tutor at UAFS Writing Center
December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Responsible for undergraduate and graduate level writing tutoring and education. Served as social media lead and workshop/event coordinator.

Education

MFA at Boston University
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
BA at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
MFA at Boston University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
BA at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other
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    paper The Witch and the Wannabe Pop Star Fish

    A graphic novel pitch about a mermaid who dreams of being a pop star, and she gets her chance when a local teen witch accidentally gives her legs. Pitch is a work in progress. The final graphic novel proposed is between 200 and 250 pages, middle-grade, full color, and centered around friendship and self-acceptance.