Hi, I'm Rebecca Owens, an illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling and entertainment illustration. I specialize in creating custom character designs and expressive narrative artwork, aiming to bring stories to life with a whimsical and engaging style. My expertise spans digital painting, traditional media, and visual communication across publishing and entertainment projects. I have experience working both independently and collaboratively, including freelance work and a published book illustration. I am currently pursuing my BA in Illustration with an emphasis on entertainment and have a solid foundation in graphic design principles and Adobe Creative Suite. I love exploring new techniques and creative directions to enhance visual narratives and branding projects.

Hi, I'm Rebecca Owens, an illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling and entertainment illustration. I specialize in creating custom character designs and expressive narrative artwork, aiming to bring stories to life with a whimsical and engaging style. My expertise spans digital painting, traditional media, and visual communication across publishing and entertainment projects. I have experience working both independently and collaboratively, including freelance work and a published book illustration. I am currently pursuing my BA in Illustration with an emphasis on entertainment and have a solid foundation in graphic design principles and Adobe Creative Suite. I love exploring new techniques and creative directions to enhance visual narratives and branding projects.

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Hi, I’m Rebecca Owens, an illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling and entertainment illustration. I specialize in creating custom character designs and expressive narrative artwork, aiming to bring stories to life with a whimsical and engaging style. My expertise spans digital painting, traditional media, and visual communication across publishing and entertainment projects.

I have experience working both independently and collaboratively, including freelance work and a published book illustration. I am currently pursuing my BA in Illustration with an emphasis on entertainment and have a solid foundation in graphic design principles and Adobe Creative Suite. I love exploring new techniques and creative directions to enhance visual narratives and branding projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Adoptable Designer at Self Employed
July 1, 2017 - Present
Provided custom character design services for individual clients, creating full-color character vignettes, character interaction model sheets, and expression sheets. Offered personalized and creative visual storytelling solutions tailored to clients' needs.
Illustrator at Sidon River Publishing
January 31, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Created 12 original black-and-white illustrations for the 2nd edition of a storybook titled 'The Tale of Nottingswood' by J.R. Young. Developed a whimsical illustration style blending inspiration from Tim Burton and Dr. Seuss. Utilized digital painting techniques to craft expressive characters and immersive storybook settings. Collaborated with the author to enhance the narrative's tone and pacing. Delivered high-resolution, print-ready artwork for layout, publication, and promotional use.

Education

BA - Illustration at Brigham Young University - Idaho
January 16, 2023 - July 24, 2025
AAS - Graphic Design at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Current Portfolio - 2025
    A cursory glance at my current best works. Showcasing gouache traditional pieces, progress sketches, interior illustrations for a middle grade children's book, and character turnarounds and designs. More to come~ illustrator
    uniE621 Tangerine Carhop
    Tangerine Carhop for a cuisine themed battle mobile game. illustrator characterdesign entertainmentillustration
    uniE621 Sashimi Boy
    A tiny sushi chef for a cuisine themed battle mobile game. illustrator characterdesign entertainmentillustration
    uniE621 European Chocolatier
    A European chocolatier for a cuisine themed battle mobile game. illustrator characterdesign entertainmentillustration
    uniE621 Sniffed Out - The Tale of Nottingswood
    Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
    uniE621 The Chase - The Tale of Nottingswood
    Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
    uniE621 History - The Tale of Nottingswood
    Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
    uniE621 Pillow Fort - The Tale of Nottingswood
    Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
    uniE621 Neighbors - The Tale of Nottingswood
    Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young
    uniE621 Flight of the Guardian - The Tale of Nottingswood
    Black and White, pen and ink style illustrations for The Tale of Nottingswood by J.R. Young