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Lauren Faulkner

Brighton,MI

Summary

I am a freelance illustrator from Detroit, MI. who pursues children's illustration because of my love for storytelling, fantasy and adventure. My work is heavily focused on utilizing my own experiences and musings to weave compelling stories and create energetic and emotional work to share with others. As a recent graduate from College for Creative Studies, I am eager to collaborate with others and cultivate meaningful and compelling projects.

Overview

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

College for Creative Studies Precollege Program
05.2022 - 08.2022

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Illustration

College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
05.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
  • Strong understanding of color, line and composition
  • Designs and develops engaging character and scene illustrations
  • Skilled in drawing, painting and digital media
  • Confident and comfortable with wide variety of age groups in children's publication
  • Able to plan, execute and revise large projects and work independently
  • Frequent and detailed communication between clients and partnerships
  • Strong creative writing skills

Accomplishments

Publications

Celebrating Art, Fall 2014

Awards
National Individual Silver Key- Scholastics 2017-2018
Regional Gold Key Portfolio- Scholastics 2017-2018
Regional Individual Gold Key- Scholastics 2017-2018
Regional Individual Silver Key- Scholastics 2017-2018
First Place Winner of Lake Orion's "Dragon on the Lake" Group Chalk Competition 2017

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

College for Creative Studies Precollege Program
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Illustration

College For Creative Studies
Lauren Faulkner