Hi, I am Carlianne Tipsey, a children's book illustrator author and mentor! I've been traditionally and self-published and know every part of the publishing process from concept to final production. I've worked professionally for KiwiCo where I illustrated comics, books and educational content for kids and as a game artist for Disney Interactive, Gaia Online and Imangi studios.…

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Hi, I am Carlianne Tipsey, a children's book illustrator author and mentor! I've been traditionally and self-published and know every part of the publishing process from concept to final production. I've worked professionally for KiwiCo where I illustrated comics, books and educational content for kids and as a game artist for Disney Interactive, Gaia Online and Imangi studios.…

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Hi, I am Carlianne Tipsey, a children’s book illustrator author and mentor!

I’ve been traditionally and self-published and know every part of the publishing process from concept to final production.

I’ve worked professionally for KiwiCo where I illustrated comics, books and educational content for kids and as a game artist for Disney Interactive, Gaia Online and Imangi studios.

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Owner at Carlianne Creates LLC
August 1, 2022 - Present
Founded Carlianne Creates LLC and produced marketing content for social media, contributing to 40,000+ book sales and over $250k in revenue. Wrote, illustrated, designed, and published three high-performing drawing workbooks on Amazon, achieving 5-star reviews.
Senior Illustrator at KIWICO
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2022
Illustrated characters, environments, and educational content for comics, board books, instructions, magazines, and toys. Maintained brand consistency, created style guides, performed draw-overs and mentoring. Improved processes and workflows for asset production and collaborated with editorial, graphic design and product teams.
2D Artist at Disney Interactive
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013
Led freelance artists through red-lines and paint-overs; revised commissioned work to meet product standards. Created game items, characters, 3D concept art, animation, environments, and storyboards for Disney, Pixar, and Imagineering IP.
Freelance Concept Artist at Freelance Concept Artist
April 1, 2011 - Present
Concept art for Gaia Online (character outfits, items, and backgrounds) and Imangi Studios (Temple Run 2 levels), including environment design, world concepting, and item creation.

Education

BFA at San Jose State University – Animation/Illustration
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education