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Hi, I’m Linnea Ruth Taylor — a freelance surface designer and illustrator with a passion for cheerful, whimsical aesthetics. I create original artwork and repeat patterns for clients, guide art direction, and develop mood boards and collections while maintaining organized file systems for each project. I’m a people person with strong faith and family values. I’m excited by pop culture, home and fashion trends, and entertainment, and I draw inspiration from beloved children’s book illustrators like Mary Blair, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, and Christian Robinson to inform my playful, kid-friendly style.…Hi, I’m Linnea Ruth Taylor — a freelance surface designer and illustrator with a passion for cheerful, whimsical aesthetics. I create original artwork and repeat patterns for clients, guide art direction, and develop mood boards and collections while maintaining organized file systems for each project. I’m a people person with strong faith and family values. I’m excited by pop culture, home and fashion trends, and entertainment, and I draw inspiration from beloved children’s book illustrators like Mary Blair, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, and Christian Robinson to inform my playful, kid-friendly style.

Linnea Ruth Taylor

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +5

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Hi, I’m Linnea Ruth Taylor — a freelance surface designer and illustrator with a passion for cheerful, whimsical aesthetics. I create original artwork and repeat patterns for clients, guide art direction, and develop mood boards and collections while maintaining organized file systems for each project. I’m a people person with strong faith and family values. I’m excited by pop culture, home and fashion trends, and entertainment, and I draw inspiration from beloved children’s book illustrators like Mary Blair, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, and Christian Robinson to inform my playful, kid-friendly style.…Hi, I’m Linnea Ruth Taylor — a freelance surface designer and illustrator with a passion for cheerful, whimsical aesthetics. I create original artwork and repeat patterns for clients, guide art direction, and develop mood boards and collections while maintaining organized file systems for each project. I’m a people person with strong faith and family values. I’m excited by pop culture, home and fashion trends, and entertainment, and I draw inspiration from beloved children’s book illustrators like Mary Blair, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, and Christian Robinson to inform my playful, kid-friendly style.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Linnea Ruth Taylor — a freelance surface designer and illustrator with a passion for cheerful, whimsical aesthetics. I create original artwork and repeat patterns for clients, guide art direction, and develop mood boards and collections while maintaining organized file systems for each project.

I’m a people person with strong faith and family values. I’m excited by pop culture, home and fashion trends, and entertainment, and I draw inspiration from beloved children’s book illustrators like Mary Blair, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, and Christian Robinson to inform my playful, kid-friendly style.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Illustration

Surface Pattern Design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Surface Designer & Illustrator (Freelance) at Freelance / Self-employed

June 1, 2018 - Present

Creates original, bespoke artwork and repeat patterns. Conducts detailed trend and market research, art direction, mood boards, and collection development. Maintains high level of file organization for multiple clients and projects.

Substitute Teacher, Administrative Support at Salisbury Christian School

August 1, 2023 - Present

Prepares and implements art and other lessons for PreK–3 to 5th grade; maintains attendance records and confidentially handles sensitive student and faculty information with discretion; contributes to a positive learning environment.

Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) at Department of Homeland Security — Grand Forks, North Dakota

February 1, 2008 - January 31, 2015

Managed security operations as acting supervisor at the checkpoint at GFK airport; Officer of the Quarter (North Dakota) in 2010; President of the Employee Action Committee for North Dakota.

Surface Designer & Illustrator (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance

June 1, 2018 - Present

Creates original, bespoke artwork and repeat patterns. Detailed trend and market research, art direction, creating mood boards, and developing collections. Maintains high level of file organization for various clients and projects.

Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) at Department of Homeland Security - Grand Forks, North Dakota

February 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015

Managed security operations as acting supervisor at checkpoint at GFK airport. Officer of the Quarter for the state of North Dakota (2010). President of the Employee Action Committee for the state of North Dakota.