I am an illustrator and custom designer based in Charlotte, NC. With a BFA in Illustration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I specialize in both traditional and digital media. I enjoy creating personalized art pieces including character illustrations, custom hand-painted leather goods, and unique sneaker designs. Meeting clients to understand and bring their vision to life is a rewarding part of my work. Over the years, I have gained experience teaching art to various age groups and organizing art-related events, along with exhibiting my work in numerous art galleries and shows. I am passionate about exploring a range of creative techniques from gouache and watercolor to digital illustration tools like Procreate and Adobe Fresco, always striving to produce authentic and meaningful original artwork.

Caroline Walls

I am an illustrator and custom designer based in Charlotte, NC. With a BFA in Illustration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I specialize in both traditional and digital media. I enjoy creating personalized art pieces including character illustrations, custom hand-painted leather goods, and unique sneaker designs. Meeting clients to understand and bring their vision to life is a rewarding part of my work. Over the years, I have gained experience teaching art to various age groups and organizing art-related events, along with exhibiting my work in numerous art galleries and shows. I am passionate about exploring a range of creative techniques from gouache and watercolor to digital illustration tools like Procreate and Adobe Fresco, always striving to produce authentic and meaningful original artwork.

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I am an illustrator and custom designer based in Charlotte, NC. With a BFA in Illustration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I specialize in both traditional and digital media. I enjoy creating personalized art pieces including character illustrations, custom hand-painted leather goods, and unique sneaker designs. Meeting clients to understand and bring their vision to life is a rewarding part of my work.

Over the years, I have gained experience teaching art to various age groups and organizing art-related events, along with exhibiting my work in numerous art galleries and shows. I am passionate about exploring a range of creative techniques from gouache and watercolor to digital illustration tools like Procreate and Adobe Fresco, always striving to produce authentic and meaningful original artwork.

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Work Experience

Cashier at Sweet Spoons – Wake Forest, NC
April 30, 2018 - August 17, 2025
Handled customer payments, operated and cleaned frozen yogurt machines, organized toppings and silverware, washed dishes, cleaned the restaurant, and organized reservations for birthday parties and events.
Hostess/Server at Milton’s Pizza and Pasta – Wake Forest, NC
December 31, 2019 - August 17, 2025
Greeted and seated customers, took orders, ran food to tables, organized seating for parties and events, helped decorate and provide entertainment for special holiday events, designed and created murals for interior décor, and took and delivered catering orders.
Server at Crab Cracker – Charlotte, NC
March 31, 2020 - August 17, 2025
Took dine-in and to-go orders, delivered food to tables promptly, organized seating and orders for large parties, and collaborated with managers to suggest menu changes and provide design advice.
Server/Hostess at Sushi Blues – Downtown Raleigh, NC
May 1, 2020 - Present
Organized waitlists and seating, bagged to-go orders and handled payments, took orders and delivered food to tables, illustrated and painted two murals enhancing the dining experience, organized seating for parties and events, and picked up shifts during breaks at UNC Charlotte.
Custom Designer / Artisan at Golden Goose
January 1, 2024 - Present
Organized consultation appointments with clients to learn about their style choices and personalization requests. Sketched and brainstormed customization options with clients to finalize permanent design ideas. Deconstructed and customized sneakers according to client personalization preferences including drawing, painting, writing, embellishments, sewing star elements, and making laces.
Art Teacher at Drawn2Art
January 1, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Organized and prepared class lessons tailored for specific age groups and time slots. Led class discussions and lesson plans for individuals and groups. Planned and executed art-related events such as summer camps and birthday parties.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Conceptualized illustrations to create physical products like prints, stickers, and postcards. Illustrated characters and family members for personal commissioned projects. Worked one-on-one with clients to create custom hand-painted products on leather goods such as handbags, wallets, and clothing.
Custom Designer/Artisan at Golden Goose
January 1, 2024 - Present
Organize consultation appointments with clients to learn about their style choices and personalization requests. Sketch and brainstorm customization options with clients before making their creation ideas permanent. Deconstruct and customize sneakers including drawing, painting, writing, embellishments, sewing star elements, and making laces according to personalization choices made with clients.
Art Teacher at Drawn2Art
December 31, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Organized and prepared class lessons for specific age groups and time slots. Led class discussions and lesson plans for individuals and groups. Planned and executed events such as summer camps and birthday parties.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Conceptualized illustrations to create physical products like prints, stickers, and postcards. Illustrated characters and family members for personal commissioned projects. Worked one-on-one with clients to create custom hand-painted products on leather goods such as handbags, wallets, and clothing.

Education

High School Diploma at Heritage High School – Wake Forest, NC
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019
Fine Arts Major with a concentration in Illustration at UNC Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
August 1, 2019 - August 17, 2025
BFA in Illustration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BFA in Illustration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods