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Hi! I'm Alana, a creative and versatile digital artist with a passion for illustration, digital painting, and visual storytelling. I have experience working across a variety of media and formats, including murals, book illustrations, comic book coloring, and video editing. I'm skilled with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate, and I always enjoy collaborating on artistic projects that bring ideas to life. I thrive in both retail and non-profit environments, creating eye-catching designs that capture the essence of each project. Whether I'm conceptualizing surface patterns for products or painting murals to enhance a space, I approach every task with creativity and attention to detail. I'm excited to bring my artistic skills and collaborative spirit to new challenges and opportunities.…Hi! I'm Alana, a creative and versatile digital artist with a passion for illustration, digital painting, and visual storytelling. I have experience working across a variety of media and formats, including murals, book illustrations, comic book coloring, and video editing. I'm skilled with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate, and I always enjoy collaborating on artistic projects that bring ideas to life. I thrive in both retail and non-profit environments, creating eye-catching designs that capture the essence of each project. Whether I'm conceptualizing surface patterns for products or painting murals to enhance a space, I approach every task with creativity and attention to detail. I'm excited to bring my artistic skills and collaborative spirit to new challenges and opportunities.

Alana Soares

Graphic Designer, Book Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, +1

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Hi! I'm Alana, a creative and versatile digital artist with a passion for illustration, digital painting, and visual storytelling. I have experience working across a variety of media and formats, including murals, book illustrations, comic book coloring, and video editing. I'm skilled with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate, and I always enjoy collaborating on artistic projects that bring ideas to life. I thrive in both retail and non-profit environments, creating eye-catching designs that capture the essence of each project. Whether I'm conceptualizing surface patterns for products or painting murals to enhance a space, I approach every task with creativity and attention to detail. I'm excited to bring my artistic skills and collaborative spirit to new challenges and opportunities.…Hi! I'm Alana, a creative and versatile digital artist with a passion for illustration, digital painting, and visual storytelling. I have experience working across a variety of media and formats, including murals, book illustrations, comic book coloring, and video editing. I'm skilled with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate, and I always enjoy collaborating on artistic projects that bring ideas to life. I thrive in both retail and non-profit environments, creating eye-catching designs that capture the essence of each project. Whether I'm conceptualizing surface patterns for products or painting murals to enhance a space, I approach every task with creativity and attention to detail. I'm excited to bring my artistic skills and collaborative spirit to new challenges and opportunities.

Available to hire

Hi! I’m Alana, a creative and versatile digital artist with a passion for illustration, digital painting, and visual storytelling. I have experience working across a variety of media and formats, including murals, book illustrations, comic book coloring, and video editing. I’m skilled with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate, and I always enjoy collaborating on artistic projects that bring ideas to life.

I thrive in both retail and non-profit environments, creating eye-catching designs that capture the essence of each project. Whether I’m conceptualizing surface patterns for products or painting murals to enhance a space, I approach every task with creativity and attention to detail. I’m excited to bring my artistic skills and collaborative spirit to new challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Procreate

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Hailama Designs

January 1, 2025 - Present

Conceptualize, illustrate, and refine original surface pattern designs for retail products including merchandise, apparel, and home decor. Conduct trend research to ensure artwork remains competitive and visually aligned with seasonal design directions while maintaining harmony with the brand identity. Prepare production-ready files with precise technical specifications, color separations, and seamless repeat patterns for manufacturing.

Face Painter at Kaman’s Art Shoppes

December 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Provided professional face painting services in a high-traffic entertainment venue, showcasing artistic versatility through detailed, creative designs tailored to individual requests, seasonal themes, and time constraints. Maintained a clean, organized, and hygienic workstation in compliance with health and safety standards. Engaged guests with exceptional customer service by answering questions, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and proactively interacting with passersby to drive interest and increase booth traffic.

Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Serenissma Ministry Group

January 1, 2024 - Present

Designed digital graphics and promotional materials for a non-profit ministry, including social media content, event visuals, and presentation slides. Edited and published weekly livestreams for the organization’s YouTube channel.

Mural Painter at Frizzante Café

December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Painted a full‑scale tree mural to enhance interior ambiance with a warm, organic aesthetic.

Book Illustrator at Serenissma Ministry Group

December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Led conceptual design and execution of all artwork, delivering illustrations that complemented the narrative depth of Pastor Robert Krause’s discipleship booklets, The Second Birth and The Incarnation.

Comic Book Colorist at Copy ‘n Comics

December 31, 2019 - August 1, 2025

Digitally colored a 37‑page comic book, Copy ’n Comics, to support visual storytelling and promotional efforts.