Madelyn Berges Gurtner
Sarasota,USA
Summary
Experienced and skilled multi media Illustrator with a solid background in creating captivating and imaginative illustrations for children's books. Proven track record of crafting compelling characters and scenes that captivate young readers, enhancing the storytelling experience through visual art. Proficient in both digital tools and traditional media, consistently demonstrating creativity and adaptability across diverse projects.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Book Designs
Ringling College of Art and Design
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Created and designed childrens book characters and designed turnarounds
- Layed out rough and cleaned up storyboards
- Fully illustrated and rendered out pages
Madeby 2024 Fourthteenth Annual Student Show
09.2024
- WAR PAINT: Profiles of Courage - The Greatest Generation, Selected Veteran Portrait
Illest of Illustration Professor Trading Card Designer
Ringling College of Art and Design
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Picked to design an illustrated trading card of a professor at Ringling College of Art and Design
Sticker Designer
- Designed a variety of stickers for our college’s Kid’s Literature Club
Chalkboard illustrator
Panera Bread
- Illustrated seasonal chalkboard art made to catch customers eyes
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL05.2025
NOCCA
New Orleans, LA05-2021
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Zbrush
- InDesign
- Microsoft Office
- Charcoal
- Gouache
- Pen and Ink
- Pastel
- Oil and Acrylic paint
- Color Pencil
Artisticskills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Zbrush, inDesign, Microsoft Office, Charcoal, Gouache, Pen and Ink, Pastel, Oil and Acrylic paint, Color Pencil
Galleryexperience
- Madeby 2024 Fourteenth Annual Student Show, 09/24
- WAR PAINT: Profiles of Courage - The Greatest Generation, 09/24, Selected Veteran Portrait
Timeline
Madeby 2024 Fourthteenth Annual Student Show
09.2024
Illest of Illustration Professor Trading Card Designer
Ringling College of Art and Design
06.2024 - 11.2024
Children’s Book Designs
Ringling College of Art and Design
09.2023 - 05.2025
Sticker Designer
Chalkboard illustrator
Panera Bread
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
Ringling College of Art and Design
NOCCA
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