I’m Olorunsoga Josiah, a digital artist and character concept designer who builds worlds through bold silhouettes and living colour. I create heroes, guardians, and everyday dreamers rooted in Black and African-inspired identity—designing every piece so the character is instantly readable, then rewards a closer look with cultural details, expressive forms, and light-driven atmosphere. My work spans high fantasy, cosmic mysticism, cyber sci-fi, and grounded slice-of-life storytelling. I focus on rim lighting, saturated sunsets, and neon/glitch effects to heighten mood and narrative emotion, using design language like cowrie-shell motifs, braids, locs, and beadwork. Whether I’m crafting a glowing regent, a tactical glitch-vanguard, or an intimate character portrait, I aim to make each silhouette carry its story.…

OLORUNSOGA JOSIAH

I’m Olorunsoga Josiah, a digital artist and character concept designer who builds worlds through bold silhouettes and living colour. I create heroes, guardians, and everyday dreamers rooted in Black and African-inspired identity—designing every piece so the character is instantly readable, then rewards a closer look with cultural details, expressive forms, and light-driven atmosphere. My work spans high fantasy, cosmic mysticism, cyber sci-fi, and grounded slice-of-life storytelling. I focus on rim lighting, saturated sunsets, and neon/glitch effects to heighten mood and narrative emotion, using design language like cowrie-shell motifs, braids, locs, and beadwork. Whether I’m crafting a glowing regent, a tactical glitch-vanguard, or an intimate character portrait, I aim to make each silhouette carry its story.…

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I’m Olorunsoga Josiah, a digital artist and character concept designer who builds worlds through bold silhouettes and living colour. I create heroes, guardians, and everyday dreamers rooted in Black and African-inspired identity—designing every piece so the character is instantly readable, then rewards a closer look with cultural details, expressive forms, and light-driven atmosphere.

My work spans high fantasy, cosmic mysticism, cyber sci-fi, and grounded slice-of-life storytelling. I focus on rim lighting, saturated sunsets, and neon/glitch effects to heighten mood and narrative emotion, using design language like cowrie-shell motifs, braids, locs, and beadwork. Whether I’m crafting a glowing regent, a tactical glitch-vanguard, or an intimate character portrait, I aim to make each silhouette carry its story.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Artist at Josiah Arts
March 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Managed end-to-end creative workflow, from initial client briefing and concept sketching to final high-resolution digital rendering and delivery. Completed numerous commissioned projects for individuals and small businesses. Developed a distinctive and versatile portfolio, showcasing mastery in anatomy, lighting, and atmospheric perspective across diverse genres (fantasy, sci-fi, urban contemporary).

Education

Self-Taught Digital Art Specialist at Self-taught
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Scholarship at Early Bell, Lagos
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Self-Taught Digital Art Specialist at Self-taught / Independent studies
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Scholarship Recipient at Early Bell, Lagos
February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Qualifications

Technical proficiency in infinite painter Adobe illustrator
September 9, 2020 - April 10, 2020
Understood. Focusing purely on 2D concept art and making it concise, here is a short, appealing statement using "I": My Concept Art Expertise I am a Fantasy Concept Artist specializing in narrative-driven character design. My expertise is the ability to instantly capture a character's story, personality, and power set through compelling visual development. I excel at translating complex lore into distinct, production-ready 2D designs—focusing on masterfully rendered anatomy, dynamic costume design, and atmospheric color scripts—to forge unforgettable characters for any fantasy world. Would you like to make this statement even shorter, perhaps for a brief social media bio?
Scholarship Recipient
February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    Josiah's portfolio on concept character designs
    This is the Digital Artist Profile & Rate Sheet for Adebayo Olorunsoga Josiah, a freelance digital artist specializing in concept art and character design with five years of experience. The document serves as a professional portfolio and rate sheet, detailing: Expertise: Concept Art, Character Design (Fantasy and original characters), Digital Painting, and Visual Storytelling. Experience: Freelance Digital Artist (Josiah Arts) since March 2020, managing end-to-end creative workflows and completing numerous commissioned projects. Portfolio: Showcases a diverse range of characters across fantasy, sci-fi, and urban contemporary genres, including original creations and fan art (e.g., League of Legends/Arcane). Commission Rates: Character art prices range from $50 for a Portrait with a simple background to $200 for a Full Body piece with a detailed environment. Would you like to know the rate for a specific type of commission, like a Mid-Body drawing? resume pdf conceptatr characterdesign fantasyart…