Hi, I'm Wayne Miller, a senior artist and illustrator with extensive experience working with over 100 role playing game, novel, card game, comic book publishers, and more. I specialize in creating captivating art projects that resonate with audiences and convey the essence of the publishers’ vision. I enjoy exploring different concepts using Adobe Creative Cloud, refining ideas into polished final pieces with high attention to detail and composition. Whether working independently or within a team, I am adept at managing multiple projects from start to finish, always eager to learn new techniques and deliver visually striking and meaningful artwork on time.

M. Wayne Miller

Hi, I'm Wayne Miller, a senior artist and illustrator with extensive experience working with over 100 role playing game, novel, card game, comic book publishers, and more. I specialize in creating captivating art projects that resonate with audiences and convey the essence of the publishers’ vision. I enjoy exploring different concepts using Adobe Creative Cloud, refining ideas into polished final pieces with high attention to detail and composition. Whether working independently or within a team, I am adept at managing multiple projects from start to finish, always eager to learn new techniques and deliver visually striking and meaningful artwork on time.

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Hi, I’m Wayne Miller, a senior artist and illustrator with extensive experience working with over 100 role playing game, novel, card game, comic book publishers, and more. I specialize in creating captivating art projects that resonate with audiences and convey the essence of the publishers’ vision. I enjoy exploring different concepts using Adobe Creative Cloud, refining ideas into polished final pieces with high attention to detail and composition.

Whether working independently or within a team, I am adept at managing multiple projects from start to finish, always eager to learn new techniques and deliver visually striking and meaningful artwork on time.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sole Proprietor at M. Wayne Miller Art and Illustration
January 1, 2011 - June 7, 2024
Designed interior art and book covers for publishers. Created label designs for local breweries. Developed interior art and cover illustrations for role playing game companies. Managed projects subcontracted with industry professionals, setting budgets, creating timelines, and handling multiple projects to meet deadlines. Continually learned new software and processes.
Senior Artist at HeroMaker Studios, LLC
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Created character designs and concept art, progressing from pencil sketches to digitally painted finals. Managed post-production and print-ready file creation. Assisted and mentored team members.
Production Designer at Impact Innovations, LLC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Designed and pre-flighted gift wrap and gift bags, created design repeats, managed color separation and final file preparation for production. Mentored new hires and managed printing of samples.
Senior Production Designer/Illustrator at Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc.
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2007
Responsible for concept, layout design, illustration, and computer production of children’s educational materials. Maintained project workflows, coordinated production of multiple projects, managed pre-press production, and reviewed printer proofs prior to mass production.
CAD Operator and Production Designer at Riddle Cockrell, LLC
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2000
Designed, laid out, and produced custom woven giftware, including afghans, tapestries, tote bags, pillows, and wall-hangings from drawing to final production. Managed workflow outputs, pre-flighted and assigned woven designs for computerized looms, and collaborated with innovation team on new product lines and specialty items.

Education

Associate of Applied Science at Randolph Community College
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988

Qualifications

High-End Photoshop training via online tutorials
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
InDesign Full Course Tutorial
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
SmArt School Mentorship with two award winning illustrators
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services