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I’m an illustrator and character designer focused on blending traditional art techniques with digital tools to develop expressive, story-driven characters. I enjoy exploring emotion, identity, and worldbuilding through both commissioned work and my own creative projects. My practice ranges from children’s book illustration and comic character design to fantasy-inspired character sheets and branding illustration. I’m currently building my portfolio through ongoing book work and self-directed comic development.…I’m an illustrator and character designer focused on blending traditional art techniques with digital tools to develop expressive, story-driven characters. I enjoy exploring emotion, identity, and worldbuilding through both commissioned work and my own creative projects. My practice ranges from children’s book illustration and comic character design to fantasy-inspired character sheets and branding illustration. I’m currently building my portfolio through ongoing book work and self-directed comic development.

Rohan Nelson

Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, +3

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I’m an illustrator and character designer focused on blending traditional art techniques with digital tools to develop expressive, story-driven characters. I enjoy exploring emotion, identity, and worldbuilding through both commissioned work and my own creative projects. My practice ranges from children’s book illustration and comic character design to fantasy-inspired character sheets and branding illustration. I’m currently building my portfolio through ongoing book work and self-directed comic development.…I’m an illustrator and character designer focused on blending traditional art techniques with digital tools to develop expressive, story-driven characters. I enjoy exploring emotion, identity, and worldbuilding through both commissioned work and my own creative projects. My practice ranges from children’s book illustration and comic character design to fantasy-inspired character sheets and branding illustration. I’m currently building my portfolio through ongoing book work and self-directed comic development.

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I’m an illustrator and character designer focused on blending traditional art techniques with digital tools to develop expressive, story-driven characters. I enjoy exploring emotion, identity, and worldbuilding through both commissioned work and my own creative projects.

My practice ranges from children’s book illustration and comic character design to fantasy-inspired character sheets and branding illustration. I’m currently building my portfolio through ongoing book work and self-directed comic development.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Comic Design / Character Design (self-directed) at Monmouth, OR

February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Writing and illustrating an original comic and creating a character sheet for one of the characters. First time using Procreate software for this work.

Fantasy Commission / Character Design at Monmouth, OR

January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Designed fantasy characters based on an anime-inspired style for a group of friends for use in their game setting. Commission period covered January through March 2025.

Children’s Book Commission / Character Designer at Berk eley, CA (client not specified)

June 1, 2023 - Present

Started writing a children’s book and was requested to illustrate it. Began by designing the characters and creating early/rough illustrations to understand and communicate the characters’ emotions. The children’s book project is still ongoing.

Postcard Commission / Illustration at Berkeley, CA (company not specified)

May 4, 2022 - May 12, 2022

Commissioned to create a postcard featuring the company mascot doing different acts related to the company’s brand.