I'm a freelancer who specializes in concept art, illustration, and book design from Santa Clara, California. I have a decade of experience in freelance illustration, book design, Photoshop, and InDesign. I have worked on dozens of published titles and projects, for both print and digital media, with individual clients and publishers across various genres. I have also worked on games as a concept artist, utilizing my illustration and design experience for character, prop, and background design. I am always actively looking to improve my skills and learn new programs, and am experienced in both receiving and giving constructive feedback to find the best design solutions. I graduated from Stanford University with BFA in English and Fine Art in 2013, and received my MA from University of Art in San Francisco in 2022 in Visual Development. My degrees reflect my passions; I love telling stories and creating relatable characters, whether in traditional media, or digital 2D or 3D. --- 2D Game Concept Artist/Designer (Contract) PeerTeach September 2021 - Present Print & ePub Designer/Illustrator (Contracts) Clients include Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, Aventeer Press, the National Park Service, Sol & Luna Doula, Vegan Publishers, independently published authors, and others. June 2013 - Present Art Program Coordinator/Program Manager Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy June 2014 - August 2020

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I'm a freelancer who specializes in concept art, illustration, and book design from Santa Clara, California. I have a decade of experience in freelance illustration, book design, Photoshop, and InDesign. I have worked on dozens of published titles and projects, for both print and digital media, with individual clients and publishers across various genres. I have also worked on games as a concept artist, utilizing my illustration and design experience for character, prop, and background design. I am always actively looking to improve my skills and learn new programs, and am experienced in both receiving and giving constructive feedback to find the best design solutions. I graduated from Stanford University with BFA in English and Fine Art in 2013, and received my MA from University of Art in San Francisco in 2022 in Visual Development. My degrees reflect my passions; I love telling stories and creating relatable characters, whether in traditional media, or digital 2D or 3D. --- 2D Game Concept Artist/Designer (Contract) PeerTeach September 2021 - Present Print & ePub Designer/Illustrator (Contracts) Clients include Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, Aventeer Press, the National Park Service, Sol & Luna Doula, Vegan Publishers, independently published authors, and others. June 2013 - Present Art Program Coordinator/Program Manager Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy June 2014 - August 2020

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I’m a freelancer who specializes in concept art, illustration, and book design from Santa Clara, California.

I have a decade of experience in freelance illustration, book design, Photoshop, and InDesign. I have worked on dozens of published titles and projects, for both print and digital media, with individual clients and publishers across various genres. I have also worked on games as a concept artist, utilizing my illustration and design experience for character, prop, and background design. I am always actively looking to improve my skills and learn new programs, and am experienced in both receiving and giving constructive feedback to find the best design solutions.

I graduated from Stanford University with BFA in English and Fine Art in 2013, and received my MA from University of Art in San Francisco in 2022 in Visual Development. My degrees reflect my passions; I love telling stories and creating relatable characters, whether in traditional media, or digital 2D or 3D.


2D Game Concept Artist/Designer (Contract)
PeerTeach
September 2021 - Present

Print & ePub Designer/Illustrator (Contracts)
Clients include Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, Aventeer Press, the National Park Service, Sol & Luna Doula, Vegan Publishers, independently published authors, and others.
June 2013 - Present

Art Program Coordinator/Program Manager
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
June 2014 - August 2020

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Skills

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
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Freelance Gig
Il
Illustration
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Watercolour Illustration
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Experience Level

Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Watercolour Illustration
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Blender
Intermediate
Fantasy Illustration
Intermediate
Autodesk Maya
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Stanford University
September 30, 2009 - June 16, 2013
Double Major in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and Art Practice
Master of Arts at University of Art in San Francisco
September 15, 2020 - May 28, 2022
Visual Development

Qualifications

Featured Artist, Character Design
April 10, 2022
Academy of Art Spring Show Awards
Runner Up, Children's Books
May 1, 2021
Academy of Art Spring Show Awards
Graduate Student Scholarship
September 1, 2020
Academy of Art University
Best Cover
April 1, 2019
Texas Authors Book Award Contest for "King of the Hill"

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Motherhood Goddess Oracle Card Deck
    I illustrated and designed over 40 cards for this oracle deck, focused on motherhood and pregnancy. Original artwork was painted in acrylic, and edited in Photoshop, and designed in Illustrator. Created for Sol & Luna Doula from the UK in 2020.
    uniE621 Callisto
    Character Design for a personal project. #characterdesign #conceptart #propdesign #illustrator