PURSUING A CAREER IN GRAPHIC NOVEL Illustration

University of Minnesota Twin Cities – Minneapolis – College of Liberal Arts – Bachelor of Arts Studio Art

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Hello! ​​I am a graphic novel illustrator of dreamy watercolor characters and stories.

 

After completing my BA in Studio Art from the University of MN in 2015, I taught English abroad, then took a few graphic, animation and video editing jobs until I started working at Cummins in 2018 first as a contractor then later as their employee. I have made graphics, animation, and augmented reality experiences for Cummins since 2018 mostly in 3D programs.

 

Clients I've worked with will tell you I delivered above-and-beyond their expectations. I communicate very well so that everyone involved feels assured that their project is getting taken care of in a timely manner. I take all feedback very seriously, and at the end of the day I will give it my all to deliver my best work and meet the deadline.

 

I would love to work for individual content creators, comic publishers or authors seeking a graphic novel illustrator, Dark Horse Comics, Shockdom, Fantagraphics, Top Shelf, Kodansha Comics, Nobrow, Mythos & Ink, SelfMadeHero, or just anyone who wants a watercolor illustration to decorate their home or office. The ideal client or project for me would be something with a lot of organic art, characters, colors, fantasy or dramatic, projects with animals, nature, women, mental health, and/or dreamy digital watercolor styles 2D or 3D.

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I have endless curiosity and drive for all forms of visual problem solving and visual storytelling. 

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In my free time I love to hike, listen to music, paint and draw digitally and traditionally, as well as learn how to be a better visual storyteller by consuming online courses and books about anatomy, composition, character design, storyboarding and more.

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Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-grandbois-a230a429/

Hometown: Moorhead, MN