I am a recent graduate from SUNY New Paltz with a BS in Visual Arts and a passion for character illustration. I have experience working with both traditional mediums such as graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints, as well as digital tools including Procreate, Painter Essentials, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I enjoy creating detailed and expressive artwork, combining my skills in various media to bring characters and stories to life. In addition to my artistic skills, I have experience working in retail and camp environments, where I developed strong communication and organizational skills. I’m committed to continuing my growth as an illustrator and artist through freelance projects and community involvement, eager to contribute creativity and passion to exciting opportunities in visual arts and related fields.

Natalie Grieco

I am a recent graduate from SUNY New Paltz with a BS in Visual Arts and a passion for character illustration. I have experience working with both traditional mediums such as graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints, as well as digital tools including Procreate, Painter Essentials, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I enjoy creating detailed and expressive artwork, combining my skills in various media to bring characters and stories to life. In addition to my artistic skills, I have experience working in retail and camp environments, where I developed strong communication and organizational skills. I’m committed to continuing my growth as an illustrator and artist through freelance projects and community involvement, eager to contribute creativity and passion to exciting opportunities in visual arts and related fields.

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I am a recent graduate from SUNY New Paltz with a BS in Visual Arts and a passion for character illustration. I have experience working with both traditional mediums such as graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints, as well as digital tools including Procreate, Painter Essentials, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I enjoy creating detailed and expressive artwork, combining my skills in various media to bring characters and stories to life.

In addition to my artistic skills, I have experience working in retail and camp environments, where I developed strong communication and organizational skills. I’m committed to continuing my growth as an illustrator and artist through freelance projects and community involvement, eager to contribute creativity and passion to exciting opportunities in visual arts and related fields.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
April 30, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Created watercolor illustrations for the book 'The Horse and the Swan' by Susan Joy Menchell, from October 2024 to April 2025. Developed detailed character and narrative artwork using traditional and digital mediums to enhance the visual storytelling of the project.
Print Solutions Associate at Staples
July 1, 2024 - Present
Handled a variety of customer service and logistical tasks including processing returns for Amazon and other services, managing UPS and USPS shipments, operating registers, packing return boxes, processing end-of-day UPS pickups, and assisting with virtual mailbox and Amazon locker pickups.
Arts and Crafts Woodworking Specialist at North Shore Day Camp
August 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Selected and planned woodworking craft activities, instructed campers on craft-making and safe use of art supplies, supervised campers' work, managed camper transportation logistics, and created event posters and banners during Summer 2023.
Customer Service Associate at Walgreens
August 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Managed register operations, stocked and faced shelves, signed out packages, handled passport photo services including taking, editing, and printing photos, and maintained cleanliness of the register area during Summer 2022.
Volunteer Fundraising Team Member at For The Many (non-profit)
May 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Contributed to fundraising efforts for the Good Cause Eviction law, successfully aiding in raising $200,000 during Winter 2021 and Spring 2022.
Volunteer at Cove Animal Rescue (non-profit)
August 31, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Provided care and socialization for cats, cleaned cat litter boxes and refilled water bowls, swept floors, and folded laundry during Summers of 2018 and 2019.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts at State University of New York at New Paltz
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail