Hi, I'm Jennifer Benedict, an illustrator based in Cleveland, Ohio. I recently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Cleveland Institute of Art, with a Creative Writing minor, and I love turning ideas into playful, engaging art. Since 2016 I've done freelance commissions for posters, logos, pet portraits, and fan art, including a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony poster and band posters for local venues. I also apprenticed under a DC Comics artist at CIA and completed a full comic issue, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life across digital and traditional media.

Jennifer Benedict

Hi, I'm Jennifer Benedict, an illustrator based in Cleveland, Ohio. I recently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Cleveland Institute of Art, with a Creative Writing minor, and I love turning ideas into playful, engaging art. Since 2016 I've done freelance commissions for posters, logos, pet portraits, and fan art, including a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony poster and band posters for local venues. I also apprenticed under a DC Comics artist at CIA and completed a full comic issue, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life across digital and traditional media.

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Hi, I’m Jennifer Benedict, an illustrator based in Cleveland, Ohio. I recently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Cleveland Institute of Art, with a Creative Writing minor, and I love turning ideas into playful, engaging art.

Since 2016 I’ve done freelance commissions for posters, logos, pet portraits, and fan art, including a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony poster and band posters for local venues. I also apprenticed under a DC Comics artist at CIA and completed a full comic issue, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life across digital and traditional media.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
October 3, 2023 - October 24, 2023
Selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to create a poster to be sold at their 2023 Induction Ceremony.
Freelance Illustrator at Various Clients (Freelance Commissions)
July 1, 2016 - Present
Illustrated event posters (including a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony poster), redesigned logos for a local small business, illustrated multiple clients’ pets, created fan-culture self-insert requests, and produced a family portrait with discussed parameters for the project.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed / Independent Contractor
July 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance illustrator creating event posters, logos, pet portraits, and fan art for clients. Notable projects include a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony poster, logo redesign for a local small business, illustrated pets and family portraits, and various fan-art requests. Also apprenticed under a comic book artist for DC Comics during CIA, completed a full comic issue with self-created characters and story, and collaborated on greeting card designs and band posters. Maintains ongoing client relationships and delivers both digital and physical media, including podcast thumbnails for influencers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Cleveland Institute of Art
August 16, 2021 - May 10, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration; Creative Writing Minor at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Award of Merit
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Free verse poem submitted to Reflections Art Show achieved recognition on a national level

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Other