Hi, I’m Nate Trotter. I’m a gallery artist, illustrator, and graphic designer who loves bringing ideas to life through acrylic, oil, and digital 3-D rendering. Based in Los Angeles, I create modern realism paintings and immersive visuals for clients and audiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with publishers and brands, worked with Fabian Perez, and freelanced for private clients from 2003 to today. My work spans traditional painting, illustration, and 3-D interior design for commercial spaces, galleries, and publications.…

Nate Trotter

Hi, I’m Nate Trotter. I’m a gallery artist, illustrator, and graphic designer who loves bringing ideas to life through acrylic, oil, and digital 3-D rendering. Based in Los Angeles, I create modern realism paintings and immersive visuals for clients and audiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with publishers and brands, worked with Fabian Perez, and freelanced for private clients from 2003 to today. My work spans traditional painting, illustration, and 3-D interior design for commercial spaces, galleries, and publications.…

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Hi, I’m Nate Trotter. I’m a gallery artist, illustrator, and graphic designer who loves bringing ideas to life through acrylic, oil, and digital 3-D rendering. Based in Los Angeles, I create modern realism paintings and immersive visuals for clients and audiences.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with publishers and brands, worked with Fabian Perez, and freelanced for private clients from 2003 to today. My work spans traditional painting, illustration, and 3-D interior design for commercial spaces, galleries, and publications.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Gallery Artist at Robert Bane Publishing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Acrylic and oil painter focusing on Modern Realism; worked for Fabian Perez.
Art Manager at Matt DeCoursey
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Art manager overseeing art projects and exhibitions; managed artist relations.
Exhibitions / Gallery Artist at Various Galleries
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2024
Individual art shows nationwide; venues include Eva Reynolds Gallery, Whiskey a Go Go, Artist Coalition, Key Club.
Art Manager at Matt DeCoursey / Nate Trotter LLC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Art management and coordination for Nate Trotter LLC; oversaw gallery operations and artist outreach.
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2024
Individual art shows and gallery exhibitions nationwide; commissioned portraits, paintings, and drawings for private clients.
Lead 3-D Rendering / Graphic Designer at Deva Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Led 3-D rendering and graphic design; used 3-D modeling software and RenderWorks; designed commercial and restaurant interiors, retail displays, signage and trade show booths; collaborated with sales and construction teams; clients included Seven Jeans, Zyoxx, Stella McCartney, JunkFood, Da-Nan, Paige Premium, Fred Segal, Media Trust, Girard Creative.
Gallery Exhibitions at Various venues
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2024
Individual art shows / gallery showcases nationwide (Eva Reynolds Gallery, Whiskey a Go Go, Artist Coalition, Key Club).
Art Manager at Nate Trotter LLC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Art Manager for Nate Trotter LLC, Kansas City.
Exhibitions / Gallery Showcases at Various Galleries
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2024
Individual art shows and gallery showcases nationwide, including Eva Reynolds Gallery, Whiskey a Go Go, Artist Coalition, and Key Club.
Artist / Portrait Painter at Self-Employed
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2024
Commissioned portraits, paintings, and drawings for private clients.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2024
Graphic Design & Illustration; published illustrations in national newspapers and magazines; posters, logos, and editorial cartoons for clients such as Chumash Magazine, KC Star, Wall Street Journal, Walt Disney Company, and more.
Artist at Robert Bane Publishing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Worked for Fabian Perez, contributing artwork and collaboration for publisher projects.
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2024
Commissioned portraits, paintings, drawings for private clients; published illustrations in national newspapers & magazines; designed posters, logos and editorial cartoons for various clients.
Illustrator at Robert Bane Publishing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Illustrator who worked for Fabian Perez; contributed art and design assets for publication projects in Los Angeles.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2026
Freelance illustrator and mixed-media artist producing commissioned portraits, paintings, and drawings for private clients.
Commissioned Artist
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2026
Commissioned portraits, paintings, drawings for private clients
Freelance Illustrator at Robert Bane Publishing (Los Angeles)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Worked for Fabian Perez
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Freelance Illustrator
December 30, 2002 - Present
Published Illustrations in National newspapers & magazines. Published posters, logos and editorial cartoons. Clients include: Chumash Magazine, Design Build Services, EMP Media, Girard Creative, Kansas City Star, KC Magazine, Pitch Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Walt Disney Company. Met tight deadlines under many art directors, management and publishing, working independently and with small teams. Created Cartoon characters for publications and children's books.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Freelance / Independent
December 31, 2002 - Present
Freelance illustrator; published illustrations in national newspapers & magazines; posters, logos and editorial cartoons; clients include Chumash Magazine, Design Build Services, EMP Media, Girard Creative, Kansas City Star, KC Magazine, Pitch Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Walt Disney Company; created cartoon characters for publications and children's books
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Freelance / Mixed Media
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2025
Published illustrations in national newspapers and magazines; posters, logos and editorial cartoons; clients included Chumash Magazine, Design Build Services, EMP Media, Girard Creative, Kansas City Star, KC Magazine, Pitch Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Walt Disney Company.
Illustrator / Gallery Artist at Robert Bane Publishing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Los Angeles based role; Worked for Fabian Perez
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2026
Freelance Illustrator; Commissioned portraits, paintings, drawings for private clients

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Illustration / Graphic Design / 3-D Animation at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Illustration / Graphic Design / 3-D Animation at Art Center College of Design
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Art Center College of Design
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at Art Center College of Design
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at Art Center College of Design
November 1, 1999 - May 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Art Center College of Design
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Professional Illustrations for Publications
March 1, 2003 - March 9, 2026
Created illustrations of all kinds for national publications and can provide example examples of work outside of my website that primarily focuses on my Gallery paintings.
Modern Realistic Artist, www.natetrottergallery.com
April 1, 2014 - March 9, 2026
Capturing moods of subjects and environments, focusing on dramatic lighting, telling a story through my work. Letting the viewers gain their own interpretation of what it means to them. Also creating commissions by clients nationwide wide in which they give me details and taking reference photos to work from.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other, Education, Software & Internet, Wholesale & Distribution

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Experience Level