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Brian Diskin

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I'm Brian Diskin, a highly creative and multitalented cartoonist with extensive experience in animation and illustration.

About

I’m Brian Diskin, a highly creative and multitalented cartoonist with extensive experience in animation and illustration. I thrive on translating client concepts into visually engaging designs for marketing, promotional, and informational materials. I excel at collaborating with clients and consultants to shape vision, craft character designs, and deliver on deadlines within budget.

Over the years I’ve produced cartoons and illustrations for filmstrips, explainer videos, books, posters, and websites. My toolkit spans traditional media like watercolors, color pencils, ink wash, and markers, as well as digital work in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and motion graphics. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, persuasive visuals that resonate with audiences.

  • 35 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 12 roles

Freelance Artist · Metrolina RestorationApr 2021 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Collaborating with the General Manager I provided weekly cartoon art for ads and bimonthly art to accompany their blogs.

Freelance Artist · Metrolina RestorationApr 2021 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Collaborated with the General Manager to provide weekly cartoon art for ads and bimonthly art to accompany their blogs.

Freelance Artist · Metrolina RestorationApr 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Collaborating with the General Manager, provided weekly cartoon art for ads and bi-monthly art to accompany their blogs.

Freelance Artist · Story Vision VideoSep 2013 – Nov 2025 · 12 yrs 3 mos
Freelance Artist · Story Vision VideoSep 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 3 mos
Freelance Artist · Story Vision VideoSep 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 3 mos
Freelance Artist · National Science Teaching AssociationMar 2005 – Nov 2025 · 20 yrs 9 mos
Freelance Artist · National Science Teaching AssociationMar 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 9 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Northern Illinois University1991 – 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Northern Illinois University1987 – 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Art · Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL2030 – 2025
Continuing Education in Animation · College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Continuing Education in Animation2030 – 2025
Former Vice Chair of Midwest chapter, National Cartoonist Society2030 – 2025
National Cartoonist Society, former Vice Chair of Midwest chapter2030 – 2025
Qualifications Profile2030 – 2025

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