Hi, I'm Abigail Guzman, a passionate artist and illustrator based in Elmhurst, NY. I have hands-on experience in traditional art techniques like oil and watercolor painting, drawing, and sculpture, as well as digital design using Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, and more. Alongside my art career, I've also worked in veterinary assistance, which has helped me develop a strong work ethic and attention to detail. I love blending creativity with practical skills, whether that's assisting in art installations, preparing artworks for exhibitions, or helping with photography setups. I'm fluent in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Visaya, which allows me to connect with diverse communities and clients. I'm always eager to expand my artistic horizons and collaborate on meaningful projects.

Abigail Guzman

Hi, I'm Abigail Guzman, a passionate artist and illustrator based in Elmhurst, NY. I have hands-on experience in traditional art techniques like oil and watercolor painting, drawing, and sculpture, as well as digital design using Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, and more. Alongside my art career, I've also worked in veterinary assistance, which has helped me develop a strong work ethic and attention to detail. I love blending creativity with practical skills, whether that's assisting in art installations, preparing artworks for exhibitions, or helping with photography setups. I'm fluent in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Visaya, which allows me to connect with diverse communities and clients. I'm always eager to expand my artistic horizons and collaborate on meaningful projects.

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Hi, I’m Abigail Guzman, a passionate artist and illustrator based in Elmhurst, NY. I have hands-on experience in traditional art techniques like oil and watercolor painting, drawing, and sculpture, as well as digital design using Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, and more. Alongside my art career, I’ve also worked in veterinary assistance, which has helped me develop a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

I love blending creativity with practical skills, whether that’s assisting in art installations, preparing artworks for exhibitions, or helping with photography setups. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Visaya, which allows me to connect with diverse communities and clients. I’m always eager to expand my artistic horizons and collaborate on meaningful projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Tagalog
Advanced

Work Experience

Veterinary Assistant, Part-time at Sunnyside Pet Healthcare Center
January 1, 2009 - Present
Assisted with routine exams, treatments, and medical procedures. Routinely checked surgical equipment and maintenance. Periodically checked medical inventory and in-house supplies. Archived patient files and physical imaging.
Artist Assistant, Freelance at Lili Chin
April 30, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Assisted the artist in packing and unpacking artworks for the gallery. Made custom hooks for the artwork. Assessed, cleaned, and prepared artworks for shipment.
Photography Assistant, Freelance at Yoki Shoes LLC
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Assisted in studio set-up for product and lifestyle photography. Edited and retouched images for digital and print marketing. Cropped and named images for cataloging. Organized products in the showroom.
Collections Intern at American Folk Art Museum
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Logged artwork information for The Museum System. Labeled acquisition numbers on artworks. Performed supervised conditioning reports on artworks with senior staff.

Education

Bachelors in Fine Arts - Illustration at School of Visual Arts
September 6, 2022 - May 5, 2025
Associates in Fine Arts at LaGuardia Community College
September 16, 2019 - August 8, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization