Emily Ecker
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Creative professional prepared for roles requiring artistic vision and execution. Known for crafting visually impactful artworks that resonate with audiences. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality results. Expertise in illustration and graphic design, combined with strong work ethic and reliability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Independent Employer
12.2024 - Current
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Successfully balanced multiple commissioned projects, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Generated increased commissions by effectively networking at art fairs and social events, showcasing portfolio to potential clients.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
- Identified concepts and created sketches for paintings, sculptures and illustrations.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
- Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
- Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Streamlined art creation process, adopting digital tools for sketching and preliminary designs to save time.
Freelance Artist / Muralist
Independently Employed
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from critics and collectors, leading to increased sales and commissions.
- Streamlined art creation process, adopting digital tools for sketching and preliminary designs to save time.
- Facilitated partnerships with local businesses, displaying artwork in cafes and shops to reach broader audience.
- Curated several successful art shows, selecting and arranging pieces that spoke to diverse themes and audiences.
- Led collaborative mural projects in community spaces, fostering local engagement and beautifying urban areas.
- Coordinated with city officials to initiate public art projects, enhancing community spaces and engaging residents in artistic process.
- Expanded artistic skill set by attending advanced workshops in innovative art forms and techniques, staying ahead in competitive field.
- Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
Education
No Degree - Design And Illustration
FIDM
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Acrylic painting
- Visual art creation
- Digital illustration
- Traditional drawing
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Commission requests
- Client relationships
- Social media promotion
- Superb attention to detail
- Photo editing
- Oil painting
- Art history
- Project design
- Composition
- Superior time management
- Networking skills
- Concept development
- Adobe photoshop
- Gallery and exhibit preparation
- Adobe illustrator expert
- Client consultations
- Web design
Timeline
Freelance Artist
Independent Employer
12.2024 - Current
Freelance Artist / Muralist
Independently Employed
12.2021 - 12.2024
No Degree - Design And Illustration
FIDM
Similar Profiles
Alex GumpertAlex Gumpert
Production Assistant at Independent EmployerProduction Assistant at Independent Employer
Krystin CarterKrystin Carter
Senior Final Expense Underwriter at Independent EmployerSenior Final Expense Underwriter at Independent Employer
Juan RetanaJuan Retana
Care Giver at Independent EmployerCare Giver at Independent Employer
Adam PalafoxAdam Palafox
Warranty Manager at Burkhart Brothers ConstructionWarranty Manager at Burkhart Brothers Construction
Riku TakishimaRiku Takishima
Sushi Chef at Sushi ShunkaSushi Chef at Sushi Shunka