Ethan Harper
midlothian,VA
Summary
Dynamic fine artist and illustrator with over 20 years of professional experience crafting original, high-impact artwork across diverse mediums—including oil, watercolor, charcoal, graphite, acrylics, and technical drafting. Expert in multiple styles (photorealistic, impressionistic, classical, contemporary, abstract, and scientific illustration) to evoke powerful concepts, emotions, and moods tailored to client visions. Proven collaborator with exceptional communication skills, partnering closely with art directors, editors, and commercial clients to deliver on time and exceed expectations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer / Professional Artist
The World Art Group
03.2005 - 02.2026
- Produced and delivered 20–30 original artworks monthly for wall décor publishing in B2B and direct-to-consumer markets, mastering varied mediums (oil, watercolor, charcoal, drafting) and subjects (abstracts, landscapes, figure studies, still life) to align with diverse client aesthetics and market trends.
- Created custom, exclusive pieces on demand for commercial clients, collaborating from concept to completion to define artistic goals, integrate core elements (line, space, mass, color, perspective), and effectively convey intended emotions and narratives.
- Demonstrated live art techniques and creative processes in customer showrooms at major design markets, articulating methodologies, decisions, and vision to diverse audiences through engaging verbal and written communication.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration and Scientific Preparatory
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Traditional Mediums: Oil painting, watercolor, acrylics, charcoal & graphite drawing, figure drawing/painting, portraiture, technical drafting
- Styles & Approaches: Photorealistic, impressionistic, classical, modern/contemporary, scientific illustration, abstract, landscape, still life, figure studies
- Core Competencies: Visual storytelling, composition & perspective, color theory, high-volume production (320 original pieces annually while preserving exceptional quality and stylistic range)
- Professional Strengths: Cross-functional collaboration with editors, art directors, and commercial clients to refine concepts and meet deadlines
- Digital Proficiency: Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Designer / Professional Artist
The World Art Group
03.2005 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration and Scientific Preparatory
Virginia Commonwealth University