Hardcover children's book highlights a family who learns that by employing courtesy things go a lot more smoothly...and Matthew Brown finally sits down.
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Velicia GourdIn
- Boston, United States
- 15 projects
With over 17 years of experience as an illustrator, I excel in lending support to creative projects and diverse teams.
About
With over 17 years of experience as an illustrator, I excel in lending support to creative projects and diverse teams. Skilled in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and team collaboration to deliver visual storytelling experiences. Additionally I have achieved significant client satisfaction through innovative art techniques.
- Joined April 2024
Industry experience
- Education
- Non-Profit Organization
- Retail
- Other
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Projects · 15
Proposed cover design for serial comic in development recounting a semi fictionalized story about the great Josephine Baker during WWII.
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Self published project highlighting a day in the life of ten little koi fish who learn to meet and play all day long. This book is for pre or very young readers and teaches the value of diversity, friendship and fun.
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Draft created for Pinkster Celebration Annual Festival held at Historic Hudson Valley - Phillipsburg illustrator graphicdesigner
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Personal project to portray The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe. illustrator graphicdesigner
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Created for Historic Hudson Valley to highlight Margaret Hardenbroeck Phillipse. illustrator
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Created as a book cover to accompany the Black Women Lead Project which is a series of 200+ illustrations hung as street banners in the Grove Hall community in Roxbury, MA illustrator
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Created for Kofi's Fire - A Spark of Resistance. https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator
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Work experience· 8 roles
Children's Book Illustrator · Ralph BeachMar 2026 – Jan 2026
Created illustrations for a children's book entitled, "Matthew Brown, Please Sit Down!?
Illustrator · Edward Jones-Imhotep (remote)Jan 2026 – Jul 2026 · 7 mos
Collaborated with a development team to enhance artistic direction and maintain brand consistency for illustration output. Created original artwork for a high-profile digital storytelling project, developed 5+ pieces for intended uses and a companion website. Managed multiple production stages under tight deadlines while maintaining creative integrity and alignment with project goals.
Illustrator · Historic Hudson ValleyOct 2025 – Nov 2025 · 2 mos
Create panels that featured the enslaved at the Philipsburg Manor in Tarrytown, NY for a Black History Month Exhibition.
Illustrator · R.Beach (Children's book) (remote)Mar 2025 – Dec 2025 · 10 mos
Illustrator · Unnamed educational channels (remote)Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos
Illustrator · Unspecified graphic novel project about Josephine Baker (remote)Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos
Illustrator · B Side ComicsMar 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos
Adjunct Drawing Instructor · Pacific Northwest College of Art (remote)Jul 2020 – May 2021 · 11 mos
Education
Associates of Art · New England School of Art & Design1980 – 1982
Children's Book Illustration & Design · NESAD/Suffolk University1980 – 1982
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