Alexis Evanson
Ponte Vedra Beach,FL
Summary
A passionate, dedicated, and detail oriented Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Writer! Since Graduating with my BFA from Ringling College of art and design in 2022, I've participated in Charity Zines, written two comics, spearheaded my own small business, and taken the time to hone my personal artistic voice. I have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple concurrent and diverse assignments, meeting deadlines with high quality deliverables, and prioritizing client satisfaction without sacrificing artistic integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Framing, Printmaking, and Fabrication
Ringling College Of Art And Design
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Each and every art piece created over 4 years of Art school had to be thoughtfully prepared, scanned, photographed, edited, matted, framed, and transported between studio and gallery for submission
Graphic Novel Concept Artist and Writer
Upcoming Digital Publications
05.2022 - Current
- Conceptualized, Developed, and Wrote two Graphic Novel scripts- Historical Horror graphic novel (86 pages). And a long form digital release Historical Fantasy Graphic Novel
- Illustrated Visual Development material for each character, prop, and location for both novels
- Primary page artist to Ideate and Illustrate each composition precisely, traditionally ink, then digitally scan and color
Charity Zine Contributions
01.2022 - 01.2024
- 2022 TF: Represent (Designed and Illustrated 2 pieces of Merchandise and a Rendered Page Illustration)
- 2023 Primitive Beasts Zine (Designed and Illustrated Merchandise)
- 2023 From the Edge of Hope: A Pacific Rim Zine (Merchandise)
- 2023 Turtles Together! (Page Illustration and Merchandise)
- 2023 Peace Through Tyranny (Wrote, Illustrated, and Lettered a full color 2 page mini comic and a personal note to Frank Welker)
- 2023 To Be Gentle (Wrote, Illustrated, and Lettered a 6 page mini comic with full grayscale rendering and a personal note to Peter Cullen)
Online Shop Owner
07.2023 - Current
- Cultivated a loyal customer base through consistent high-quality handmade products and personalized service.
Hasbro 2021 Toy Sculpting Trainee
Hasbro Inc
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Was one of only 10 selected candidates from the Ringling student body to work under the guidance of one of Hasbro's sculpting teams to design, sculpt, and articulate a 6 inch Magic: the Gathering action figure
- Attended training courses to build understanding of industry standard sculpting and manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Worked closely with industry professionals and fellow students to provide and receive feedback
Freelancer
Private Illustration Commissions
- Private Art Commission, Portrait Series, Oil on Canvas Pad - Framed (9x12)
- Private Art Commission, Character Designs and Rendered Illustrations, Digital - Giclee Print (11x17)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL05.2022
Skills
- Running a Digital Marketplace
- Framing
- Attention to Detail
- Print Making
- Proficient in Photoshop, Zbrush, and Microsoft Word
- Photography and Digital editing services
- Illustration Services
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving aptitude
- Graphic Design
- Content Writing
Accomplishments
- Illest of Ill (Ringling College of Art and Design, 2020): All 3 submitted works were selected and displayed in a juried exhibition where they received the first place award
- Best of Ringling (Ringling College of Art and Design, 2021): Both works submitted were selected and displayed in a juried exhibition where one won the second place award
Timeline
Online Shop Owner
07.2023 - Current
Graphic Novel Concept Artist and Writer
Upcoming Digital Publications
05.2022 - Current
Charity Zine Contributions
01.2022 - 01.2024
Hasbro 2021 Toy Sculpting Trainee
Hasbro Inc
02.2021 - 09.2021
Framing, Printmaking, and Fabrication
Ringling College Of Art And Design
09.2018 - 05.2022
Freelancer
Private Illustration Commissions
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Ringling College of Art And Design