Hello! My name is Liam O’Neil and I paint pictures. I focus on book illustration, surface design, and anything that I can imbue with story. The foundation of my work is traditional, dwelling in the poetic space between the golden age of children’s book illustration and a modern shape sensibility. I've illustrated middle grade readers in pen and ink for Adapted Classics, made many of my own stories in watercolor, and designed book covers with inspiring typography.…

Liam O’Neil

Hello! My name is Liam O’Neil and I paint pictures. I focus on book illustration, surface design, and anything that I can imbue with story. The foundation of my work is traditional, dwelling in the poetic space between the golden age of children’s book illustration and a modern shape sensibility. I've illustrated middle grade readers in pen and ink for Adapted Classics, made many of my own stories in watercolor, and designed book covers with inspiring typography.…

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Hello! My name is Liam O’Neil and I paint pictures. I focus on book illustration, surface design, and anything that I can imbue with story.

The foundation of my work is traditional, dwelling in the poetic space between the golden age of children’s book illustration and a modern shape sensibility.

I’ve illustrated middle grade readers in pen and ink for Adapted Classics, made many of my own stories in watercolor, and designed book covers with inspiring typography.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor at The Art Academy
January 1, 2019 - November 15, 2025
Taught youth and adult classes in fine drawing, pen and ink, and traditional watercolor. Managed and advised students on advanced, extended painting projects.
Printmaking Shop Monitor at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Ensured a safe and clean working environment. Assisted students with printmaking techniques, equipment, and materials.
Senior Collections Model at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Frequently met with designers for fittings, walked the garments for department critiques. Runway coaching from Coco Rocha and Emma Chadwick. Walked SCAD Fashion 2024 and 2025, featured by Vogue Runway.
Freelance Illustrator at Adapted Classics (Contract)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Illustrated classic stories with pen and ink drawings for middle grade readers; sole illustrator on Irish and A Man’s Game (2024-2025) and Tolstoy Illustrated (2023) for a single story and cover.
President at SCAD Print Club
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led the SCAD Print Club; Engaged the student body with weekly workshops on printmaking, coordinated high-volume events, managed budget, and delegated responsibilities to officers.

Education

BFA in Illustration (minor in Printmaking) at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Dean's List
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services