Experience
Freelance Illustrator
May 2014 - Present
I specialize in wildlife and anthropomorphic illustrations. In my freelance illustration I have done pet portraits, character design, concept art, and everything in-between. Some of my recent commercial client work include pixel animated characters, children’s book illustrations, digital stickers and t-shirt designs.
English as a Foreign Language Tutor
August 2014 – March 2016
I tutored adult students from Russia, Mexico, and South America at Midland College's ESL program. I got my TEFL certification in Beijing, China in 2016, and taught children from 2nd to 6th grade in mixed grade classrooms.
Digital Correspondent at Expedition Art
June 2017 – December 2018
I wrote articles regarding wildlife protection and conservation, and produced photographs and illustrations for all of my articles.
Volunteer Artist at Grand Companions Humane Society
May 2017 – August 2019 · Fort Davis, TX
I provided artwork to aid in any of the shelter's needs, such as greeting card designs and pet portraits.
Cartoonist / Artist at Sul Ross State University
August 2016 – May 2018 · Alpine, TX
I drew the monthly Lobo Days comic, for Sul Ross State University’s Skyline magazine, which won 2nd place in Divison 4 at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association meeting in Dallas, Texas. I also provided any additional artwork needed such as back cover and editorial illustrations.
Cartoonist / Artist at Midland College
August 2014 – May 2016 · Midland, TX
I drew the monthly Community Days comic for Midland College's El Paisano newspaper, which received 3rd place in Division 5 at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association meeting in Dallas, Texas. I also wrote animated film review articles and provided any additional artwork needed.
Client Work
Publications
Neapolitan: The Story of a Special Kitten by Clarice E Sterba
Aha! A Howard Activity Press
pub. November 8 2020
Outliner: A Book-Shaped Exhibition of Illustration and Comics by Austin Smith, et al.
Independently Published
pub. November 4 2018
Reggie and the Hot Water Heater by Susan Metzger
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
illu. 2015; pub. May 23 2017
Spirit Dogs: Heroes Return (Volume 3) by Susan Kelleher
Owl of Athene Press
pub. March 30 2013
Education
Illustration Mentorship with ItsMe International Talent Search
February 2024 – May 2024
BFA Digital Art at Sul Ross State University
August 2016 – May 2018 · Alpine, TX
TEFL Certification at The English Language Company
January 2016 – February 2016 · Beijing, China
AA General Studies (Honours) at Midland College
August 2014 – December 2015 · Midland, TX
Awards
2018
2nd Place in Cartoon Strip/Panel, Division 4: Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
2nd Place in Static Information Graphics, Division 4: Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Honorable Mention in Illustration, Division 4: Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
2017
3rd Place in Static Information Graphics, Division 5: Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
2016
3rd Place in Newspaper Illustration, Division 5; Texas Intercollegiate Press Association