I am interested in creating beauty in unique ways for worthy causes. I have illustrated children's books, poetry, and essays for young adults. My illustrations are made in watercolor, collage, and Procreate. I am also a videographer, painter, and installation artist- producing for several fine arts shows per year out of my studio, surprises. and elsewhere. I use the Adobe Creative suite for producing short films, making books and more. I have an MFA from UCSD.

Frankie Martin

I am interested in creating beauty in unique ways for worthy causes. I have illustrated children's books, poetry, and essays for young adults. My illustrations are made in watercolor, collage, and Procreate. I am also a videographer, painter, and installation artist- producing for several fine arts shows per year out of my studio, surprises. and elsewhere. I use the Adobe Creative suite for producing short films, making books and more. I have an MFA from UCSD.

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I am interested in creating beauty in unique ways for worthy causes. I have illustrated children’s books, poetry, and essays for young adults. My illustrations are made in watercolor, collage, and Procreate. I am also a videographer, painter, and installation artist- producing for several fine arts shows per year out of my studio, surprises. and elsewhere. I use the Adobe Creative suite for producing short films, making books and more. I have an MFA from UCSD.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Professor at Eastern New Mexico University
August 15, 2025 - Present
Intro to Photography, Into to Film
Museum Educator at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
November 11, 2022 - July 25, 2025

Education

MFA at University of California, San Diego
October 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
BFA at Tyler School of Art
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare
    paper Children's Book Illustration: The Importance of Being Fancy

    Wrote and illustrated this children’s book. Freehand digital illustrations done in Procreate.
    https://www.twine.net/signin/fancy_book

    The Importance of Being Fancy is a children’s picture book which follows a gender ambiguous narrator through a validating story of empowerment to be who you are unapologetically. The narrator encourages readers to express themselves in a way that feels authentically fancy; whether it be wearing socks on the outside of your pants, using big words, decorating your wheels or other expressions. In writing and illustrating this book, I aim to help all children confidently explore and express their individuality. Themes of self-love, self-expression, change, community and inclusivity are discussed throughout the book. The book includes a brainstorming space, as well as a resource page and an author’s note. I wrote and illustrated this book. Copyright Frankie Martin.