Adrianne Martinez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Qualified illustrator with a comprehensive background in various artistic mediums and styles. Proven ability to create visually compelling pieces that align with client visions and project goals. Demonstrated creativity and technical skills in drawing and digital art to produce engaging and original works.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
06.2015 - Current
- Create a wide range of commissioned pieces and projects, including personalized illustrations, book illustrations, business website and content design, social media graphics, animated shorts, and more.
- Design custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Work closely with clients to illustrate books, one that is currently being published in Denmark
- Utilize social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
Graphic Designer
LatinX in Animation
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Created engaging social media graphics through Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Canva, and more that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Focused on making art focused on diversity and inclusion
Graphic Designer
Pill Club
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Won the Pill Club's sticker design contest, with my Black Lives Matter design selected for nationwide distribution.
- The sticker was featured in monthly packages sent to Pill Club members across the country.
- This expanded my product’s reach beyond Pill Club members, attracting potential buyers and increasing outreach. As a result, I learned to create and sell my own stickers, using the profits to donate to various Black Lives Matter organizations.
"Agnes’ Front Lawn", "Catcomb" Animated Shorts
UCSB Film And Media Studies Department
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with a team of peers to produce 2D animated short films
- Films were officially selected and recognized at prestigious festivals, including KidFilm in Dallas, the London International Student Film Festival, Santa Barbara IFF, and Columbus IFF.
- Actively participated in team meetings and critiques, offering constructive feedback to improve overall project quality.
- Helped manage the entire animation pipeline from story and character development to animation and final cleanup, ensuring a cohesive and polished final product.
- Delivered high-quality animations under tight deadlines, maintaining consistent performance across multiple assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art (B.A.) & Environmental Studies (B.A.)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2019
Character Design Mentorship With Bill Schwab
Concept Art Academy
Pasadena, CA12-2023
Concept Design, Visual Development, Art
Professional Development Courses
Skills
- Character design & development
- Storyboarding & composition
- Proficient with sketching and inking
- Digital and traditional illustration techniques
- Color theory & visual storytelling
- Adobe Photoshop, Procreate,
- Canva, Social Media Platforms, Content Creation, Graphic Design
- Client Relationships
- Customer Service
Timeline
Graphic Designer
LatinX in Animation
01.2022 - 01.2024
Graphic Designer
Pill Club
05.2020 - 09.2020
"Agnes’ Front Lawn", "Catcomb" Animated Shorts
UCSB Film And Media Studies Department
01.2016 - 06.2018
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
06.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art (B.A.) & Environmental Studies (B.A.)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Character Design Mentorship With Bill Schwab
Concept Art Academy
Concept Design, Visual Development, Art
Professional Development Courses
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