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Hi! I’m an illustrator and surface designer with a BFA in Illustration and a passion for creating artwork that resonates with consumers. I bring a blend of traditional artistry and modern design techniques to greeting cards and surface design for apparel, stationery, and accessories. I’m currently available for part-time freelance projects and love collaborating with brands to create meaningful, market-ready designs. Experience & Clients - Greeting Card Illustrator at Quilling Card for 2 years, designing some of their best-selling cards - Freelance Illustrator/Surface Designer for The Paper Store, creating icons, patterns, and artwork for private-label products - Product Development Designer at TJX, developing hard home goods with surface pattern and color trend integration Designs featured in trend reports, gift guides, and sold internationally in the UK, Japan, and Australia. 2x LOUIE Award Nominee (2024) for excellence in stationery design Notable Clients: American Greetings – Papyrus Barnes & Noble – Paper Source The Paper Store The Longwood Gardens Specialties: Greeting Card Illustration – Warm, emotional designs that connect Surface Pattern Design – Repeat patterns for packaging, textiles, and retail Traditional Media – Watercolor, pen, and mixed media Digital Illustration – Digital painting, Procreate, vector work, and Adobe CC proficiency Let’s connect and create something great together! I’d love to hear about your project.

Passionate about creating unique graphic designs and illustrations, I've been honing my skills as a professional freelance artist for 7 years. With a background in tattoo artistry, specializing in American traditional work, I bring a distinct and edgy style to my designs. My true calling lies in apparel design, especially graphic tees that showcase my love for skate culture, grunge, goth, and the alternative aesthetic. Let's connect and create something unique!

I'm a creative, driven, and efficient graphic designer ready to tackle any project. I have 15 years of experience creating custom logos and t-shirt designs and work with Upwork clients daily to create exactly what they need. I aim to satisfy, so I'm confident we can create a great working relationship.

I specialize in black line art and custom illustrations for both businesses and personal projects. My work is clean, professional, and delivered in the right formats for websites, marketing, apparel, or one-of-a-kind commissions. What I can do: • Line illustrations (web, print, tattoo-style) • T-shirt and merch graphics • Logos & branding artwork • Posters, flyers, social media graphics • Vector clean-up & digitizing sketches • Custom artwork for personal use (tattoos, portraits, gifts) I work in Procreate, Illustrator, and Photoshop, so your files are always delivered in the format you need. I also always keep communication clear, meet deadlines, and make sure every project is delivered polished and ready to go.

My college degree is in fine art with an emphasis in painting and drawing, but I have made a living as a graphic designer. I have had some pretty cool opportunities doing everything from branding companies to creating logos to designing for the ESPN XGames and College Football Playoffs. I believe it is essential to be multi-faceted when it comes to a designer's skill set and am always willing to expand my knowledge and experience whether it's in Photoshop, Illustrator, sketching with a pencil, or any of the other creative outlets that pique my interest. I consider myself a perfectionist and set the bar very high in all that I do. Nobody is going to have a higher expectation when it comes to the quality of the final product than I am.

I’m an Apparel Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 12 years of professional experience in the fashion industry, creating designs for a variety of brands, building merch collections that help brands stand out, and leading the production floor to execute top quality decorated apparel. My eclectic style and adaptability bring engaging, distinctive designs that resonate with audiences, build brands, and convert sales. My background working inside top manufacturer print shops, along with years of freelance experience, allows me to bridge the gap between design and production and help clients translate their vision. I’m an all in one resource- that can guide you every step of the way, for a successful project. Responsiveness, Clear expectations for project timeline, and communication are qualities my clients value most. Design Solutions ✦ Original High-Quality & Creative Designs. ✦ Project Timelines that work with your deadlines and Goals. ✦ Guidance: If you are new or have little experience with the apparel industry, printing techniques, and processes, I will help you and provide the most cost-effective solutions to your project. ✦ Extensive Experience: 12+ Years in the decorated apparel industry as a designer and production manager where I gained experience , resources and knowledge of the industry. Services ✅ T-Shirt Design  I Hoodie Design I Hat Design ✅ Merchandise Graphic Design and Decoration Methods ✅ Illustration ✅ Realistic Mockups ✅ Typographic Designs / Lettering ✅ Pattern Design ✅ Production Ready Artwork ✅ Apparel Sourcing ✅ Tech-Packs My Design Process 1. Briefing / Discussions 2. Quick Market Research (if needed) 3. Design Concepts- mock ups included 4. Revisions 5. Delivery: Vector Format (.ai & .pdf) / .PNG (High Resolution) for Print-on-Demand / Tech- Packs (screen-print) /Final High Resolution Mock Ups Skills ➡ Out- of the box thinking ➡ Unique and creative artwork that translates well for print or production ➡ Adobe Illustrator Expert ➡ Adobe Photoshop Expert Ready to Elevate your project and start a conversation about how to get started? 🟢 Click the green ‘Invite to Job’ button in the top right-hand corner 💬 Write me a personalized note about your project. If you’re looking for a designer who understands both the art and the science of merch, let’s create something people will actually want to wear.