The Artist
Samantha Whitten is a freelance illustrator that specializes in digital illustration and graphic design. She works to support herself as an independant artist, drawing what she loves and sharing it where she can. She currently runs her own online shop and a webcomic about cats that play video games.
Please check the Projects page for more information on works by the artist!
For merchandise and prints of her artwork, please check the Shop page!
Contact: littlecelesse@gmail.com
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.Objective
To work in a creative enviroment where I can apply my artistic skills and learn and grow as both an artist and a person.
.Skill Sets
- Advanced illustrative skills in both digital and traditional media with various mediums
- Extensive knowledge of various computer software, including standardized art programs
- Knowledgable and experienced with internet culture
- Advanced knowledge of HTML for website construction and design
- Experienced in designing and creating various retail products for resale
- Moderate skills in animation
.Experience
2009 ~ Present / Owner, Illustrator, Web
Manager, Customer Service / Sugar Bunny Shop
Tasks : Run, manage and maintain an online business selling various products
featuring artwork produced for resale. Create everything from art for
products to packaging, as well as design and coding for the website, product photos, newsletter creation, social media promotion, customer service and timely order fulfillment.
2013 ~ Present / Sequential Artist / The GaMERCaT
Tasks : Illustrate full color comic pages on a weekly basis for The GaMERCaT, maintaining
consistent character appearances and scripting humorous "bite-sized" comics, while also maintaining a overreaching story arc.
2008 ~ 2011 / Sprite Artist & Illustrator / Gaia Interactive, Inc.
Tasks : Creation and production of a wide range of virtual goods for
Gaia Online. Assisted in group efforts in the creation of new and
innovative virtual products to drive site growth and revenue. Also create various concept art, clip art and illustrations.
2012 / Illustrator, Writer / Walter Foster Publishing
Tasks : Write copy and create illustrations for a how-to-draw book focused on a specific theme to be published and distributed to major retailers. Compose detailed instructions alongside informative illustrations that depict steps and give tips and tricks for drawing.
Published Work: How to Draw Manga Chibis & Cute Critters
2007 ~ 2015 / Sequential Artist / Strays
Tasks : Illustrate full color comic pages on a weekly basis for Strays Online, maintaining
consistent character appearances as well as scripting an engaging story.
Published Work: Strays Volume 01, Strays Volume 02, Strays Volume 03
2001 ~ Present / Freelance Illustrator / Personal Commission Work
Tasks : Create character illustrations for clients for both personal and
commercial use, based on provided descriptions and reference material.
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