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I’m Claire Wyman, a multidisciplinary illustrator, designer, and educator with a passion for visual storytelling across print and digital media. I specialize in editorial illustration, comics, and art education, bringing concepts to life through thoughtful design and collaborative processes.
Over the past 6+ years I’ve collaborated with The New Yorker, Narratively, Connecticut Magazine, and other publications, leading art direction, editorial design, and hands-on teaching in studios and classrooms. I thrive in creative teams and enjoy mentoring others while pushing projects from concept to production.
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Work Experience
Manager of Operations and Education at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Managed day-to-day operations and led performance expectations. Implemented operations for all NYC programming and select online programming, while supervising project management and holding the employee team accountable. Managed and led instructor lifecycle process including interviews, hiring, onboarding, training, tracking key performance items and employee check-ins.
Manager of Art Education and Instruction at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Oversaw all management of art instruction and art instructor performance. Created curriculum and documentation for standard operating procedures.
Lead Instructor at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Taught painting and drawing classes in a variety of mediums including acrylic, oils, watercolor, charcoal, and digital art.
Instructor at Minneapolis Community Education
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Worked as an art instructor for online courses. Created curriculum and taught Beginner and Advanced Comics courses.
Bookseller at The Strand Bookstore
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Worked as a bookseller in The Strand’s Art and Children's sections. Priced books, processed inventory, shelved and organized book displays. Processed orders and requests. Worked bookstore events.
Reference/Research Assistant at Fleet Library
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Worked as a research assistant for an art-centered library. Assisted students with research projects and questions. Sorted and managed library materials such as books, theses, and zines. Scheduled meetings, conferences and classes.
Design Intern at Hartford Prints!
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Worked as an intern for a small business specializing in print media and merchandising. Managed art preparation and ran printing processes.
Manager of Operations and Education at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Managed day-to-day operations and lead performance expectations. Implemented operations for all NYC programming and select online programming, while supervising project management and holding the employee team accountable. Managed and lead instructor lifecycle process; including interviews, hiring, onboarding, training, tracking key performance items and employee check-ins.
Manager of Art Education and Instruction at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Oversaw all management of art instruction and art instructor performance. Trained all team members and assisted with hiring processes. Created curriculum and documentation for standard operating procedures. Directed all summer programming and in person customer service. Lead Instructor for multiple art classes.
Lead Instructor at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Taught painting and drawing classes in a variety of mediums including acrylic, oils, watercolor, charcoal, and digital art. Worked with public and private schools, the New York Public Library, and various businesses to curate class experiences for children and adults.
Instructor at Minneapolis Community Education
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Worked as an art instructor for online courses. Created curriculum and taught Beginner and Advanced Comics courses.
Bookseller at The Strand Bookstore
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Worked as a bookseller in The Strand’s Art and Children's sections. Priced books, processed inventory, shelved and organized book displays. Processed orders and requests. Participated in store events.
Reference/Research Assistant at Fleet Library
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Supported students with research projects and questions in an art-centered library. Sorted and managed library materials such as books, theses, and zines. Scheduled meetings, conferences, and classes.
Design Intern at Hartford Prints
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Worked as an intern at a small business specializing in print media and merchandising. Managed art preparation and ran printing processes.
Dining Ambassador at Met Dining Hall
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Supported back-of-house operations with ingredient preparation, maintaining cleanliness and organization of production and storage spaces, and general kitchen-related activities for smooth dining operations.
Design Intern at Hartford Prints!
January 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025Managed art preparation and printing processes for a small print-media business.
Freelance Illustrator at Deeper Into Movies
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustration work for film-related project.
Freelance Illustrator at The LA Times
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustration for the publication.
Freelance Illustrator at The Gullet
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustration for the publication.
Freelance Illustrator at Levi’s
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustration for brand materials.
Freelance Illustrator at Deeper Into Movies
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustration work related to film projects.
Freelance Illustrator at The New Yorker
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance illustrator and contributor for The New Yorker’s Humor & Cartoon section; illustrator for the print edition.
Freelance Illustrator at Narratively
January 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustration work.
Freelance Illustrator at Millie Magazine
January 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustrator and contributor, created original script and key animations.
Freelance Illustrator at Connecticut Magazine
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Freelance illustrator.
Staff Illustrator at Brown Political Review
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Staff illustrator.
Copyeditor at Editor Inferno Xtreme
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Copyedited manuscript and facilitated hiring of artists; provided guidance on publishing and distribution.
Narrative Editor at The Cow Conqueror
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Provided story and copy feedback on manuscript; acted as copyeditor, edited scripts, art, and lettering.
Art Director at Strip Club Anthology
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Published an independent comics anthology, led art direction, graphic design, printing, distribution and social media.
Manager of Operations and Education at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Managed day-to-day operations and lead performance expectations; implemented operations for NYC programming and select online programming; supervised project management.
Manager of Art Education and Instruction at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Oversaw all management of art instruction and art instructor performance; trained team; created curriculum and SOPs.
Lead Instructor at The Art Studio NY
January 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Taught painting and drawing classes; curated experiences for schools, libraries, and businesses.
Instructor at Minneapolis Community Education
January 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Remote art instructor; created curriculum and taught Beginner and Advanced Comics courses.
Bookseller at The Strand Bookstore
January 1, 2020 - September 26, 2025Maintained inventory, assisted customers, organized events, and handled POS tasks.
Reference/Research Assistant at Fleet Library
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Assisted students with research; sorted and managed library materials; scheduled meetings and classes.
Freelance Illustrator at The New Yorker
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance illustrator for The New Yorker; continued contributions to humor & cartoon sections.
Education
BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
September 1, 2015 - May 15, 2019BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019BFA in Illustration and Concentration in Literary Arts and Studies at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020RISD Honors Recognition
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Gutter Show
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Avignon Residency
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Yann Ong Avignon Residency
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Gutter Show
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020RISD Honors Recognition
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Art Direction: From Concept to Print Certification (Akatre)
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Yann Ong Residency
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Gutter Show
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025RISD Honors Recognition
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Software & Internet
L.A. Affairs: We made fun of the toxic men at the gym. Then this friend started acting like one. Illustration for The Los Angeles Times (AD Alejandro Vazquez). This illustration was created for an article about the author meeting a new friend at a rock climbing gym, but the relationship took a turn. Printed in the LA Times and available online.
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