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Connor Lynch

Illustrator
Orlando,FL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Illustrator eager to secure an entry-level position. Enthusiastic to contribute to team success through hard work, creativity, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Possesses a clear understanding of industry expectations with ample skill in digital and traditional mediums. Motivated to learn, grow and consistently excel.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Illustrator

Self-Employed
SARASOTA, FL
05.2019 - Current
  • Transformed ideas into high-quality illustrations and logos to fulfill client requests.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Learned new software packages in addition to traditional art methods.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.

Illustrator

Ringling College Of Art And Design, Senior Thesis
SARASOTA, United States
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
  • Transformed concepts into high-quality Digital Illustrations, successfully translating artistic vision into a visual medium.
  • Worked flexible hours to complete projects and revisions according to tight deadlines.
  • Utilized character knowledge to show a diverse range of emotions for various scenes.
  • Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
  • Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
  • Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.

Artist

Ringling College Of Art And Design
SARASOTA, FL
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
  • Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
  • Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts.
  • Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
  • Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
  • Resolved Professor's concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL
08.2015 - 05.2019

Associates of Art And Science - Graphic Design

Briarcliffe College
Patchogue, NY
09.2013 - 05.2015

Regents High School Diploma -

Westhampton Beach High School
Westhampton Beach, NY
09.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

    Visual Storytelling

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Timeline

Freelance Illustrator

Self-Employed
05.2019 - Current

Illustrator

Ringling College Of Art And Design, Senior Thesis
08.2018 - 05.2019

Artist

Ringling College Of Art And Design
08.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Ringling College of Art And Design
08.2015 - 05.2019

Associates of Art And Science - Graphic Design

Briarcliffe College
09.2013 - 05.2015

Regents High School Diploma -

Westhampton Beach High School
09.2009 - 06.2013
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