Hello! I'm
I’m a freelance illustrator and visual artist creating expressive, story-driven artwork for books, brands, and media using both traditional and digital techniques.
About Me
To bring stories, brands, and characters to life through expressive and engaging visuals. As a passionate visual artist and illustrator, I aim to create art that resonates emotionally and communicates clearly, whether for editorial, branding, or narrative media.
Tools, techniques, and artistic strengths
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Clip Studio Paint
Adobe Illustrator
Figma / UI Illustration
Pencil Sketching
Watercolor Painting
Ink & Line Art
Visual Storytelling
Composition & Color Theory
Character Development
Client Communication
Time Management
Creative Problem Solving
Foundations that shaped my creative path
Lincoln High School, San Diego, 2009 - 2013 Focused on visual arts, participated in mural projects, and art club activities.
California College of the Arts, San Francisco, 2013 - 2017 Studied traditional and digital illustration, color theory, and visual storytelling. Exhibited work
School of Visual Arts, Online Program, 2018 - 2018 Completed coursework in digital painting, character design, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Commissions, exhibitions, and custom artwork
Creating original illustrations for books, posters, editorials, and product packaging tailored to the client’s vision.
Designing expressive, unique characters for stories, games, branding, and animation.
Offering personalized portraits in traditional or digital mediums including watercolor, graphite, and digital painting.
Providing full-service illustration for children’s books from concept to layout and formatting for print.
Creating visually appealing illustrations for landing pages, logos, infographics, and UI enhancements.
Designing artwork for posters, apparel, stickers, and other merchandise sold online or at events.
Milestones in my professional growth
Created illustrations for publishing, branding, and games. Oversaw junior artists, coordinated with clients, and ensured visual consistency across projects.
Commissioned for book covers, editorial illustrations, album art, and brand visuals. Delivered custom artwork using both traditional media and digital tools like Procreate and Photoshop.
Supported senior illustrators in storyboarding, vector illustration, and concept development for ad campaigns and children's books.
Selected works and creative explorations
Sharing my thoughts and insights
Practical applications of hue, contrast, and mood.
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Optimizing your setup for long art sessions.
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Why brush choice matters and how to build your own set.
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Understanding the basics of creative agreements.
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What art directors look for and how to stand out.
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Breaking down rates, licensing, and value.
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San Francisco, CA, USA
+1-310-555-9876
sales@srijanyasphere.com