Hi, I'm Kendall! I'm currently pursuing a BFA in Illustration and Animation with a minor in Art History at The University of Kansas. I love creating art that tells stories and brings characters to life, especially through video game design. I have experience illustrating characters, UI elements, and portraits, and I enjoy collaborating with others to create meaningful projects. In addition to my studies, I've worked on portrait commissions and designed stickers for nonprofit organizations. My passion is capturing likeness and emotion in my work, whether that’s pets, people, or unique concepts for games and media. I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve my craft and make a positive impact through my art!

Kendall Kief

Hi, I'm Kendall! I'm currently pursuing a BFA in Illustration and Animation with a minor in Art History at The University of Kansas. I love creating art that tells stories and brings characters to life, especially through video game design. I have experience illustrating characters, UI elements, and portraits, and I enjoy collaborating with others to create meaningful projects. In addition to my studies, I've worked on portrait commissions and designed stickers for nonprofit organizations. My passion is capturing likeness and emotion in my work, whether that’s pets, people, or unique concepts for games and media. I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve my craft and make a positive impact through my art!

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Hi, I’m Kendall! I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Illustration and Animation with a minor in Art History at The University of Kansas. I love creating art that tells stories and brings characters to life, especially through video game design. I have experience illustrating characters, UI elements, and portraits, and I enjoy collaborating with others to create meaningful projects.

In addition to my studies, I’ve worked on portrait commissions and designed stickers for nonprofit organizations. My passion is capturing likeness and emotion in my work, whether that’s pets, people, or unique concepts for games and media. I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve my craft and make a positive impact through my art!

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Work Experience

Video Game Course at KU
May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Illustrated characters and UI elements for award-winning video game, Koven: Hammer of Witches, alongside Computer Science, Film, and Music majors.
Portrait Commission at University of Kansas, Film and Media Studies department
July 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Illustrated a portrait to be used in the docuseries "Sharing Our Stories" for the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.
Pet Portrait Commission at Independent client
July 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated three acrylic paintings capturing the likeness of the client’s pets with a two-week turnaround.
Sticker Design at Kansas Appleseed
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Created a sticker design for a non-profit, encompassing their mission: working towards an inclusive Kansas.

Education

BFA at The University of Kansas, School of Architecture & Design
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education