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Hi, I'm Kalab Bumbaugh, a passionate illustrator and character designer based in Rockville, MD. Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of working on a range of creative projects, from designing seasonal wristbands to developing character turnarounds for short films. I love bringing stories to life through my art and collaborating with directors and designers to create visually compelling work. Apart from freelancing, I enjoy teaching art to young students, sharing my knowledge in drawing, mixed media, and comic art. I'm always eager to explore new techniques and environments that help me grow as an artist and educator.…Hi, I'm Kalab Bumbaugh, a passionate illustrator and character designer based in Rockville, MD. Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of working on a range of creative projects, from designing seasonal wristbands to developing character turnarounds for short films. I love bringing stories to life through my art and collaborating with directors and designers to create visually compelling work. Apart from freelancing, I enjoy teaching art to young students, sharing my knowledge in drawing, mixed media, and comic art. I'm always eager to explore new techniques and environments that help me grow as an artist and educator.

Kalab Bumbaugh

Illustrator, Character Designer, Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Kalab Bumbaugh, a passionate illustrator and character designer based in Rockville, MD. Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of working on a range of creative projects, from designing seasonal wristbands to developing character turnarounds for short films. I love bringing stories to life through my art and collaborating with directors and designers to create visually compelling work. Apart from freelancing, I enjoy teaching art to young students, sharing my knowledge in drawing, mixed media, and comic art. I'm always eager to explore new techniques and environments that help me grow as an artist and educator.…Hi, I'm Kalab Bumbaugh, a passionate illustrator and character designer based in Rockville, MD. Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of working on a range of creative projects, from designing seasonal wristbands to developing character turnarounds for short films. I love bringing stories to life through my art and collaborating with directors and designers to create visually compelling work. Apart from freelancing, I enjoy teaching art to young students, sharing my knowledge in drawing, mixed media, and comic art. I'm always eager to explore new techniques and environments that help me grow as an artist and educator.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Kalab Bumbaugh, a passionate illustrator and character designer based in Rockville, MD. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a range of creative projects, from designing seasonal wristbands to developing character turnarounds for short films. I love bringing stories to life through my art and collaborating with directors and designers to create visually compelling work.

Apart from freelancing, I enjoy teaching art to young students, sharing my knowledge in drawing, mixed media, and comic art. I’m always eager to explore new techniques and environments that help me grow as an artist and educator.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Amharic

Advanced

Work Experience

Wristband Designer & Advent Calendar Artist at ZOX

February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Designed a set of 5 seasonal wristbands and a Calendar cover that tell a cohesive story through exaggerated and friendly animals, and fantastical characters. Effectively communicated and collaborated with the art director to discuss the process and final outcome of designs.

Character Turnaround Artist for Short Film at Pixar Co-op Program

August 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Worked closely with the production designer and art director to develop character turnarounds that adhere to the desired style of the short film.

T-shirt Designer at BCC Sports Boosters

June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Designed a t-shirt for Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in time for the upcoming school year, conducting research into key city elements to embed the essence of Bethesda in the design.

Artist - Traffic Signal Box Beautification Project at City of Stow

March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Selected among 15 pieces from over 115 applicants for the traffic box project. Formatted files and submitted artworks for physical application to traffic boxes. Signed 10 prints used for City of Stow promotion.

Emerging Young Artist Exhibition Participant at Valley Art Center

March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Provided a physical print framed and signed for display at the 2nd & 3rd Emerging Young Artist Exhibition.

Summer Teacher & Office Assistant at Stone Branch School of Art

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023

Independently developed and delivered art curriculum for students aged 7-17 using college-level materials. Taught fundamentals in drawing, mixed media, and comic art. Managed patron files and handled common inquiries.

Course Project Artist - Anthropomorphic Plant Project at Cleveland Institute of Art

January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022

Created a character based on an existing plant using design and shape language to craft an effective and storytelling visual design.