I am an aspiring illustrator and author for Childrens' Books. I graduated from California Lutheran University in 2023, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia. As an illustrator, I commissioned artwork for Childrens' Books, including "Charlie & Marlie" by Rachel Willoughby-Greene. "Charlie & Marlie" tells the story of two lion cubs who become separated and learn important lessons in dealing with loss and loneliness from their adoptive animal parents. In 2020, I collaborated with Dr. Kenneth Wright MD. in providing illustrations for the ongoing Childrens' book series "The Adventures of Willy the Wombat" - the first installation being "Willy's First day of School". The series chronicles the many adventures of Willy, a young curious wombat who goes on adventures experiencing new things from going to school for the first time, surfing on the beach. Through his caring parents and friends, Willy learns the values of friendship, determination and many other lessons young children get to learn in their youth. As a self-published author/illustrator, I have written and illustrated the fantasy-themed childrens' alphabet book, "Fantastical ABC's" in 2018.

Nicole Brettell

I am an aspiring illustrator and author for Childrens' Books. I graduated from California Lutheran University in 2023, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia. As an illustrator, I commissioned artwork for Childrens' Books, including "Charlie & Marlie" by Rachel Willoughby-Greene. "Charlie & Marlie" tells the story of two lion cubs who become separated and learn important lessons in dealing with loss and loneliness from their adoptive animal parents. In 2020, I collaborated with Dr. Kenneth Wright MD. in providing illustrations for the ongoing Childrens' book series "The Adventures of Willy the Wombat" - the first installation being "Willy's First day of School". The series chronicles the many adventures of Willy, a young curious wombat who goes on adventures experiencing new things from going to school for the first time, surfing on the beach. Through his caring parents and friends, Willy learns the values of friendship, determination and many other lessons young children get to learn in their youth. As a self-published author/illustrator, I have written and illustrated the fantasy-themed childrens' alphabet book, "Fantastical ABC's" in 2018.

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I am an aspiring illustrator and author for Childrens’ Books.
I graduated from California Lutheran University in 2023, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia.
As an illustrator, I commissioned artwork for Childrens’ Books, including “Charlie & Marlie” by Rachel Willoughby-Greene.
“Charlie & Marlie” tells the story of two lion cubs who become separated and learn important lessons in dealing with loss and loneliness from their adoptive animal parents.

In 2020, I collaborated with Dr. Kenneth Wright MD. in providing illustrations for the ongoing Childrens’ book series “The Adventures of Willy the Wombat” - the first installation being “Willy’s First day of School”. The series chronicles the many adventures of Willy, a young curious wombat who goes on adventures experiencing new things from going to school for the first time, surfing on the beach. Through his caring parents and friends, Willy learns the values of friendship, determination and many other lessons young children get to learn in their youth.

As a self-published author/illustrator, I have written and illustrated the fantasy-themed childrens’ alphabet book, “Fantastical ABC’s” in 2018.

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Work Experience

Contributing Artist at California Lutheran University
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Provided various digital character designs for the CLU Fest virtual art show.
Contributing Artist at California Lutheran University
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Provided various digital character designs for the CLU Fest art show.
Contributing Children's Book Illustrator at Kenneth Wright, MD
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Provided illustrations for Adventures of Willy the Wombat.
Contributing Children's Book Illustrator at Rachel Willoughby-Greene
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Contributed illustrations for Charlie & Marlie.
Contributing Artist at California Lutheran University – CLU Fest (virtual art show)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Provided various digital character designs for CLU Fest art shows (virtual) in May 2023.
Contributing Artist at California Lutheran University – CLU Fest (virtual art show)
May 1, 2021 - Present
Provided various digital character designs for CLU Fest art shows (virtual) in May 2021.
Contributing Children's Book Illustrator at Adventures of Willy the Wombat (Kenneth Wright, MD)
August 1, 2020 - Present
Provided children's book illustrations for 'Adventures of Willy the Wombat', published August 2020.
Contributing Children's Book Illustrator at Charlie & Marlie
June 1, 2018 - Present
Provided children's book illustrations for 'Charlie & Marlie' (Westwood, KS), published June 2018.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia with Minors in Theater Arts and Creative Writing at California Lutheran University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Associates of Applied Science Degree in Animation-Entertainment and Game Art Design at Johnson County Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia at California Lutheran University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Animation-Entertainment and Game Art Design at Johnson County Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Alumni Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services