Amber Boothby

While I continue to develop my skills in university I have begun writing and illustrating a comic series on the side. While I have done this more for personal fulfillment than anything else, I am planning to publish online after the completion of three chapters. I have currently illustrated one and a half chapters, and have completed a script for the entire nine chapter saga.

Skills, techniques, and achievements:

• Expressing narrative through script, storyboarding, and illustration
• Drawing consistently to develop a unique style
• Managing a multilayered long-term project
• Developing skills as both a character and environmental artist.
• Producing sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.

Developed teamwork strategies, time management, and customer interaction skills.

Created an led my own business specializing in the illustration and sale of Marine themed stickers, with a goal of raising awareness regarding marine environments and raising money for beach clean-up efforts.

Skills, Techniques, and achievements

• Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
• Applied artistic and illustrative techniques to create logos, sticker designs, and advertising.
• Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
• Managed long-term projects and sales opportunities
• Formed partnerships with local businesses and non-profits.

• Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
• Made use of materials, both traditional and computer software to complete unique pieces for customers.
• Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
• Developed art and design concepts.
• Helped artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy.
• Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
• Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.