With over 30 years of experience in creating stunning visual content, I love collaborating with clients to turn their ideas into beautiful illustrations that stand out. My background spans various fields including technical and medical illustration, giving me a unique perspective on how to communicate complex information simply and effectively. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and enhance my creative skills while bringing my clients' visions to life.…

Teresanne Russell

With over 30 years of experience in creating stunning visual content, I love collaborating with clients to turn their ideas into beautiful illustrations that stand out. My background spans various fields including technical and medical illustration, giving me a unique perspective on how to communicate complex information simply and effectively. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and enhance my creative skills while bringing my clients' visions to life.…

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With over 30 years of experience in creating stunning visual content, I love collaborating with clients to turn their ideas into beautiful illustrations that stand out. My background spans various fields including technical and medical illustration, giving me a unique perspective on how to communicate complex information simply and effectively. I’m always eager to take on new challenges and enhance my creative skills while bringing my clients’ visions to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner and Creative at Teresanne Creative, LLC
June 1, 1993 - Present
Full service studio, creating custom illustrations, spot art, logo imagery, information graphics, pie charts, graphs, illustrated maps, baseline maps and vector clean-up. Clients include Advertising Agencies, Lifestyle and Trade Magazines, Institutions, Multimedia Companies and Independent Designers.
Technical Illustrator at StartGuides
December 1, 2022 - Present
Contractor, working together with the User Interface and Design teams, creating beautiful illustrations that meet StartGuides style guidelines for their innovative Apps.
Senior News Artist at Tampa Bay Times, a Times Publishing Co.
December 28, 1995 - January 31, 2006
Collaborated with a professional group of editors, designers and writers to create stunning work on daily deadlines. Created custom illustrations, icons, spot art, information graphics and maps. Participated in News room planning meetings, Press Conferences, Political and news-worthy events.
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 18, 1995 - June 6, 1996
Led and facilitated a computer Macintosh illustration course, developed assignments and implemented grading policy.
Illustrator, News Artist at Sarasota Herald Tribune
January 11, 1993 - January 12, 1996
Responsible for creating all in-house illustrations for varied sections of the newspaper. Worked with graphic artists to build knowledge of information graphics, charts and map making.
Summer Internship at Gulfshore Life Magazine
May 28, 1992 - August 17, 1992
Gained knowledge of the graphic and print world. Assisted on photo shoots, worked on layouts and provided basic computer training to staff.

Education

BFA in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 14, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Co-Award for Top Illustrator in graduating class

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction
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