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Kris Slimko

Kris Slimko

Boulder,CO

Summary

Versatile illustrator and senior undergraduate at the University of Colorado Boulder with expertise in art history and archaeology. Studies have expanded knowledge and cultivated a vast visual library, fueling a lifelong passion for the arts. Strong foundation in theory and practice, equipped to bring a unique perspective and creative flair to any project or team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Illustrator

Self-employed
04.2020 - Current
  • Took illustration commissions for a wide variety of clientele through social media and in-person meetings.
  • Applied the principles of design to create original artwork based on clients' requests and vision.
  • Created character portraits, fan-art, cover illustrations.

Editorial Board

CU Boulder Honors Journal
01.2025 - Current
    • Reviewed and accepted submissions to the Honors Journal
    • Copyedited and formatted submissions using Adobe InDesign
    • Collaborated on cover design: choosing fonts, colors, layout, etc.
    • Assisted in organizing a release event for the publication of the journal

Archaeology Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted Dr. Yvona Trnka-Amrhein's research for her ongoing archaeological project at Hermopolis Magna in Egypt
  • Collected bibliography and resources for the archaeological team
  • Handled and scanned 100's of pages to fill a catalog of resources for the archaeological team

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Classics

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
05-2025

Skills

  • Procreate
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Character design
  • Digital illustration
  • Visual storytelling
  • Social media content creation

Timeline

Editorial Board

CU Boulder Honors Journal
01.2025 - Current

Archaeology Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder
10.2022 - 05.2024

Illustrator

Self-employed
04.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Classics

University of Colorado

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