About Me

I am a self-employed artist who specializes in cartoon/comic art, illustration, and graphic design. My work is created with both traditional and digital tools. Animation, cartoons, video games, illustrated books, and various types of 2D and 3D art all inspire me and capture my interest.

I have a BA in Art with a minor in English from Luther College in Decorah, IA. Along with my own studio work, I've done freelance work for various clients, including shirt and mug designs, single illustrations, coloring pages, internet banners and icons. I also have my art available on merchandise on Redbubble, TeePublic, and Society6, and I have an Etsy shop where I sell my "Simple Things" drawings on greeting cards.

Aside of creating my own studio work - including my self-published graphic novel Masquerade, found on Lulu.com - I’m looking to do creative work in the industries of graphic design, illustration, comics, animation, computer/video games, whoever would like to employ the type of work I do.

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Job Experience

2009 - present

May 2015 - present

Feb. 2012 – July 2014

Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2011

Freelance Artist and Designer

Self-Employed

• Create drawings, illustrations, and designs with traditional and digital tools
• Work cooperatively with clients on projects, meeting specifications and goals
• Create quality art and design in a timely manner while improving my skills and efficiency as an artist

Cashier

Luther College Dining Services, Decorah, IA

• Utilize customer service skills by helping customers make purchases, preparing and serving them food and drinks
• Work in a team-based environment with staff and student workers
• Prepare food in kitchen to bake in oven or cook on grill or fryers
• Maintain a clean environment by cleaning counters and table tops, washing dishes, taking out garbage and recyclables, and sweeping and mopping floors

Student Worker

Luther College Center for the Arts, Decorah, IA

• Developed communication skills in working with faculty/staff members and other student workers
• Worked in timely manner to complete tasks on time
• Utilized design skills by creating brochures, invitations, and documents
• Completed office work such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing documents

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art and English

Majored in Art, minored in English
Luther College, Decorah, IA, USA
Attended 2008-2012
GPA: 3.684

Exhibitions

2010-present

Oct. 2015 - Comic Art by Emily Larson and Mark Whelan - Java John’s Coffee House, Decorah, IA
June–Aug 2014 - Art of the Alumni - Carnegie Cultural Center, New Hampton, IA
May 2012 - Senior Show 2012 - Luther College Center for the Arts, Decorah, IA
Sept.-Oct. 2011 - Driftless Artists Exhibition - Oneota Co-op, Decorah, IA
Sept.-Oct. 2011 - Group Show - Gregerson Gallery, Luther College, Decorah, IA
Sept.-Oct. 2011 - Group Show - Dahl Centennial Union Gallery, Luther College, Decorah, IA
Spring 2011 - Group Show - Dahl Centennial Union Gallery, Luther College, Decorah, IA
Fall 2010 - Group Show - Gregerson Gallery, Luther College, Decorah, IA
December 2010 - Group Show - Luther College Center for the Arts, Decorah, IA

Features / News Articles

2010-present

Featured Artist, Driftward Press, July 2015
Submitted Work, Art Scan, Fall 2011
Written article, Art Scan, Fall 2011
Illustration, The Gadfly, Fall 2011
Newspaper article, Luther College Chips, Spring 2010
Submitted work, Oneota Review, Spring 2010

Awards / Honors

2008-present

Treasurer, Luther Artist’s Collective, Decorah, IA, Fall 2009-Fall 2011
Dean’s List, Luther College, Decorah, IA, Fall 2008-Spring 2011
Preus Presidential Scholarship, Luther College, Decorah, IA, Fall 2008-Fall 2011

Clients

2015-present

Paul Parker - Where's My Challenge (YouTube)
Harry Ley - Mr. Haztastic (YouTube)
Ed Diaz - Diaz Digital Discoveries
Bryan Carlin - Travel Hogs
Aaron Brown - True Focus, Inc.
Akil Marshall - The Akil Marshall Foundation
Kevin Mirise - Akaya
Rory Dyck (t-shirt designs)
Bobby Sprague (Twitch emotes)
Noah Pedrini (blog illustration)
Quote Spectrum
Bill Edgar (FlipArt cards)
Michael Barr - Barrco
Lune Spark
Marvin Salganov - BluLine
Intuitive Credit Solutions