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Aspiring animator and digital artist. I am a recent art student currently studying at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a strong foundation in character development, storyboarding, and visual storytelling. Developing skills across digital illustration, design principles, and 2D/3D animation, with a focus on expressive, high-impact visuals. I’m an experienced freehand artist with the ability to hyperfocus, iterate quickly, and think creatively beyond standard conventions. I’m seeking a part-time role or internship with a creative team where I can contribute, learn industry workflows, and continue sharpening my craft through hands-on experience.…Aspiring animator and digital artist. I am a recent art student currently studying at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a strong foundation in character development, storyboarding, and visual storytelling. Developing skills across digital illustration, design principles, and 2D/3D animation, with a focus on expressive, high-impact visuals. I’m an experienced freehand artist with the ability to hyperfocus, iterate quickly, and think creatively beyond standard conventions. I’m seeking a part-time role or internship with a creative team where I can contribute, learn industry workflows, and continue sharpening my craft through hands-on experience.

Daryl Watkins II

Animator, Illustrator, Concept Artist, +2

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Aspiring animator and digital artist. I am a recent art student currently studying at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a strong foundation in character development, storyboarding, and visual storytelling. Developing skills across digital illustration, design principles, and 2D/3D animation, with a focus on expressive, high-impact visuals. I’m an experienced freehand artist with the ability to hyperfocus, iterate quickly, and think creatively beyond standard conventions. I’m seeking a part-time role or internship with a creative team where I can contribute, learn industry workflows, and continue sharpening my craft through hands-on experience.…Aspiring animator and digital artist. I am a recent art student currently studying at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a strong foundation in character development, storyboarding, and visual storytelling. Developing skills across digital illustration, design principles, and 2D/3D animation, with a focus on expressive, high-impact visuals. I’m an experienced freehand artist with the ability to hyperfocus, iterate quickly, and think creatively beyond standard conventions. I’m seeking a part-time role or internship with a creative team where I can contribute, learn industry workflows, and continue sharpening my craft through hands-on experience.

Available to hire

Aspiring animator and digital artist. I am a recent art student currently studying at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a strong foundation in character development, storyboarding, and visual storytelling.

Developing skills across digital illustration, design principles, and 2D/3D animation, with a focus on expressive, high-impact visuals. I’m an experienced freehand artist with the ability to hyperfocus, iterate quickly, and think creatively beyond standard conventions. I’m seeking a part-time role or internship with a creative team where I can contribute, learn industry workflows, and continue sharpening my craft through hands-on experience.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Artist & Visual Designer at Sleepy Animations

January 1, 2020 - Present

Created original digital artwork, sketches, mock-ups, and motion-based visuals for client projects; developed concept art, storyboards, and visual storytelling; refined illustration style and collaborated with other artists to feed feedback loops.

Crew Member at Salata Salad Kitchen

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Prepared food accurately and efficiently while maintaining brand and food safety standards; supported both front-of-house and back-of-house operations in a fast-paced environment; delivered consistent customer service; demonstrated reliability, time management, and attention to detail during peak hours.

Pre-College Program Participant at SCAD Summer Series (Pre-College Program)

June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Participated in immersive art and design coursework focused on animation, visual storytelling, and portfolio development.

Digital Artist & Visual Designer at Freelance Sleepy Animations

January 1, 2020 - Present

Create original digital artwork, sketches, mock-ups, and motion-based visuals from initial idea through completion. Develop storyboards and visual sequences for projects including interactive media, video game concepts, and animation studies. Produce client-facing work such as logos, album artwork, and fashion-related illustrations. Research visual styles, techniques, and tools to continually refine creative output. Collaborate with other artists and designers on shared creative concepts and feedback cycles.

Crew at Salata Salad Kitchen

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Prepare food accurately and efficiently while maintaining brand and food safety standards. Support both front-of-house and back-of-house operations in a fast-paced environment. Deliver consistent customer service while collaborating with a team-based setting. Demonstrate reliability, time management, and attention to detail during peak periods.

Participant at SCAD Summer Series

June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Pre-College Program Participant at SCAD Summer Series, Atlanta, GA.

Student Intern – Art, Technology & Design at SCAD Summer Series, Atlanta GA

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Student intern focusing on Art, Technology & Design within the SCAD Summer Series program.