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Digital Illustration

As an illustrator, I invoke fantasy and whimsy into emotional visual experiences. With a specialization in character design, I am passionate about crafting and analyzing character development and character-driven narratives.

Translate creativity!

My projects respect and bring my clients' imagination and

ideas to life.

Emphasize the importance of mental health!

I am committed to de-stigmatizing mental conditions and encouraging self love!

​Respectfully portray diverse communities!

Informed by research, I am committed to highlighting underrepresented identities and communities.

In my digital illustration projects, I aim to:

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Client

Local Band

Tasks

Digital Illustration

Duration

May 2026-Aug 2026

Commissioned Artist for Tallahassee Band

I was commissioned by a Tallahassee local band to create caricatures of its members for social media content. I designed individual portraits and a group photo in two distinct styles to be used for promotional materials. 

Closeup Of Guitar

Client

Animal Society at FSU

Role

Commissions Artist

Tasks

Digital Illustration, Merchandise Creation

Duration

Oct 2025-Present

Commissions Artist for the Animal Society at FSU

As the Commissions Artist for the Animal Society at FSU, I am designing two animal mascots that reflect the organization's community service work with farm and shelter animals. I am creating these characters for social media advertising and merchandise use.

Image by Shawn Rain

Client

Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh

Role

Freelance Concept Artist

Tasks

Character Design, Digital Illustration

Duration

Nov 2024-Aug 2025

Freelance Concept Artist for Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh

As a Freelance Concept Artist for Tallahassee author Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh (The Zoboros Series, Gabatha the Green Bean), I designed seven human and alien characters from the author's sci-fi novel series for a graphic novel adaptation. These designs are also used for content promotion on merchandise.

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Art Landing Gallery

Scroll through the gallery to view my digital illustration projects! 

Animal Society at FSU Mascots

Animal Society at FSU Mascots

Meet Fern (left) and Blue (right), the new mascots of the Animal Society at FSU! Fern is a combination of a goat and cat, and blue is a combination of a dog and pig, both rendered in the organization's signature color palette.

"The world is cruel so i will be kind" Sticker

"The world is cruel so i will be kind" Sticker

Fern lounging in the grass. Designed for the Animal Society at FSU.

"Let's Go Volunteering!" Sticker

"Let's Go Volunteering!" Sticker

Fern and Blue are excited for volunteering! Designed for the Animal Society at FSU.

"Animal Society at FSU" Sticker

"Animal Society at FSU" Sticker

Organization logo with mascots. Designed for the Animal Society at FSU.

Band Member Portrait

Band Member Portrait

Portrait for local band in photo-realistic style.

Michael Walsh's Characters

Michael Walsh's Characters

A lineup of Michael Walsh's protagonists from "The Zoboros Series." All characters written by Michael Walsh.

Band Group Photo

Band Group Photo

Group photo of local band in chibi style.

Style Sample

Style Sample

Michael Walsh's Characters

Michael Walsh's Characters

A lineup of Michael Walsh's supporting characters from "The Zoboros Series." All characters written by Michael Walsh.

Costuming Design Sample - Shaja

Costuming Design Sample - Shaja

Character written by Shogo Oviawe.

Costuming Sheet Sample - Azura

Costuming Sheet Sample - Azura

Based on "The Owl House" by Dana Terrace. All intellectual property rights to the Walt Disney Company.

Character Sheet Sample

Character Sheet Sample

Character Sheet Sample - Nico

Character Sheet Sample - Nico

Character Illustration Sample

Character Illustration Sample

Character Illustration Sample

Character Illustration Sample

Skills

Character Design

Expressing a character and their development through physicality, personal identifiers (i.e. hair, makeup, clothing) and gesture

Design Collaboration

Working with clients to design appropriately stylized and conceptualized projects

Procreate

Used to illustrate all

visual elements

Communication

Executing clients' needs in an imaginative and

timely manner

Digital Illustration

Translating clients' needs into emotional and nuanced visual experiences

Time Management

Balancing time sensitive projects with academic and professional pursuits

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