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Hello! I am a freelance illustrator, particularly passionate about stylized animal artwork. I have experience in animated illustration, character design, graphic design, and narrative illustration. My work is bold and vibrant, filled with colorful patterns and unique characters that stand out in a crowd.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Part-Time Retail Associate & Signmaker at Blick Art Materials
January 1, 2022 - PresentProvided superior customer service via sales skills and comprehension of a wide range of art mediums/supplies. Designed countless signs and large-scale window displays on the spot. Worked as a team with other associates, sharing and delegating tasks.
Illustrator and Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - PresentAnimated Illustration. Collaborates with clients to communicate ideas through striking illustrations with a unique visual language. Illustrations have targeted various markets and have included poster design, logo design/branding, t-shirt graphics, character design, book illustration, and animated illustration.
Muralist & Mural Assistant at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - PresentWorks with clients to provide large scale murals for advertising businesses and decorating spaces. Occasionally works with a team of artists on larger projects as an assistant to a head artist, all working together to bring the head artist's design concept to fruition.
Art Vendor at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - PresentSells hand-painted goods and prints for a weekly art market in Savannah, GA. Experiments and problem solves to streamline production process in order to have consistent supply on a weekly basis. Constantly creates new designs based on customer feedback and interactions.
Part-Time Retail Associate & Signmaker at Blick Art Materials
January 1, 2022 - PresentProvided customer service via sales skills and comprehension of a wide range of art mediums/supplies. Designed countless signs and large-scale window displays on the spot. Worked as a team with other associates, sharing and delegating tasks.
Concept Designer at Judas Iscariot Film
January 1, 2025 - PresentAnimated illustration and scene exploration for the indie animated film; collaborates with the team to create designs with consistent visual language.
Muralist & Mural Assistant at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - PresentWorks with clients to provide large scale murals for advertising and decorating spaces; occasionally assists a head artist on larger projects.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at The Nobis Project
January 1, 2023 - PresentFile preparation, t-shirt and sticker design for the local non-profit organization in Savannah, GA.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Creatures of the Night Exotics Inc.
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreated logo design, graphics for packaging, and designs for vinyl window wraps for the exotic pet store.
Animated Illustrator at Bird Will Fly Film
January 1, 2024 - PresentWorked with another illustrator to design and animate segments of an educational documentary on endangered animals.
Freelance Illustrator at Alamo Area Veterinary Clinic
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025Illustrations for client projects.
Freelance Illustrator at Wild About Grooming
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025Illustrations for client projects.
Freelance Illustrator at Auntie A's Resale Shop
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Illustrations for client projects.
Freelance Illustrator at With Love Tattoo
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrations for client projects; hand-painted goods and prints.
Part-Time Retail Associate & Signmaker at Blick Art Materials
January 1, 2022 - PresentProvided customer service via sales skills and comprehension of a wide range of art mediums/ supplies. Designed countless signs and large-scale window displays on the spot. Worked as a team with other associates, sharing and delegating tasks
Art Vendor
January 1, 2023 - PresentSells hand-painted goods and prints. Experiments and problem solves to streamline production process in order to have consistent supply on a weekly basis.
Muralist & Mural Assistant
January 1, 2018 - PresentWorks with clients to provide large scale murals for both advertising businesses and decorating spaces. Occasionally works with a team of artists on larger projects as an assistant to a head artist.
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer at The Nobis Project
January 1, 2023 - PresentFile preparation, t-shirt and sticker design for the local non-profit organization in Savannah, GA.
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer at Creatures of the Night Exotics Inc.
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreated logo design, graphics for packaging, and designs for vinyl window wraps for the exotic pet store.
Animated Illustrator at Bird Will Fly Film
January 1, 2024 - PresentWorked with another illustrator to design and animate segments of an educational documentary on endangered animals.
Concept Designer at Judas Iscariot Film
January 1, 2025 - PresentAnimated Illustration: Character design and scene exploration for the indie animated film. Collaborates with the team to create designs with consistent visual language.
Part-Time Retail Associate & Signmaker at Blick Art Materials
January 1, 2022 - PresentProvided customer service with knowledge of a wide range of art mediums and supplies; designed signs and large-scale window displays; collaborated with team and delegated tasks; built a weekly production flow; served clients including Alamo Area Veterinary Clinic, Wild About Grooming, Auntie A's Resale Shop, and With Love Tattoo.
Concept Designer at Judas Iscariot Film
January 1, 2025 - PresentAnimated illustration and character design; scene exploration for an indie animated film; collaborated to maintain a consistent visual language.
Muralist & Mural Assistant at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvides large-scale murals for advertising and decoration; may work with a team on larger projects as an assistant to a head artist.
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer at The Nobis Project
January 1, 2023 - PresentFile preparation; design for t-shirts and stickers for a Savannah-based non-profit organization.
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer at Creatures of the Night Exotics Inc.
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreated logo design, graphics for packaging, and vinyl window wraps for the exotic pet store.
Animated Illustrator at Bird Will Fly Film
January 1, 2024 - PresentWorked with another illustrator to design and animate segments of an educational documentary on endangered animals.
Part-Time Retail Associate & Signmaker at Blick Art Materials
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025Provided customer service via sales skills and comprehension of a wide range of art mediums/ supplies. Designed countless signs and large-scale window displays on the spot. Worked as a team with other associates, sharing and delegating tasks.
Art Vendor
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025Sells hand-painted goods and prints. Experiments and problem solves to streamline production process in order to have consistent supply on a weekly basis.
Concept Designer at Judas Iscariot Film
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Animated Illustration; Character design and scene exploration for the indie animated film. Collaborates with the team to create designs with consistent visual language.
Muralist & Mural Assistant
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025Works with clients to provide large scale murals for both advertising businesses and decorating spaces. Occasionally works with a team of artists on larger projects as an assistant to a head artist.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at The Nobis Project
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025File preparation, t-shirt and sticker design for the local non-profit organization in Savannah, GA.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Creatures of the Night Exotics Inc.
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025Created logo design, graphics for packaging, and designs for vinyl window wraps for the exotic pet store.
Animated Illustrator at Bird Will Fly Film
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025Worked with another illustrator to design and animate segments of an educational documentary on endangered animals.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 11, 2020 - June 1, 2023Majored in Illustration
Minor Concept Design
B.F.A in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025B.F.A in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025B.F.A in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025B.F.A in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025B.F.A in Illustration, Minor: Concept Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025B.F.A at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025Qualifications
Adobe Photoshop Certification
December 4, 2024 - December 4, 2024Certified in Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Character Design
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Traditional Painting
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Creative Concepting
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Multitasking
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Problem Solving
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Adaptability
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Collaboration
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Hand Lettering
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Character Design
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Traditional Painting
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Creative Concepting
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Multitasking
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Problem Solving
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Adaptability
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Collaboration
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Hand Lettering
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Certified in Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Character Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Traditional Painting Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Creative Concepting Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Hand Lettering
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Character Design
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Traditional Painting
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Creative Concepting
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Multitasking
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Problem Solving
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Adaptability
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Collaboration
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Hand Lettering
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Art Vendor
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Character Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Traditional Painting Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Creative Concepting Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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