Aspen Aten
Illustration and Graphic Design
Bowie, MD, USAPassionate, hard working creative professional with strong critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail. Resourceful whether working alone or as part of a team, and always receptive to constructive criticism.
Work Experience
Aspen Like The Tree
Freelance Illustrator
Artist available for illustration and graphic design work. Currently developing a webcomic.
May 2013
- Present
Wet Ink Games
Freelance Illustrator
Illustrate and create graphics, film campaign video, and assist in administrative work for Wild Skies Kickstarter campaign. Project successfully funded on Kickstarter October 2015.
August 2015
- Present
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
High Mountain Signs
Project Manager
Managed all active and pending projects and coordinating installations. Assisted with quoting, design, and production as needed. Attended business events and interacted with suppliers and clients on a daily basis.
November 2017
- April 2018
Maryland, United States
SilkSmile
Illustrator
Designed technical product illustrations and other graphics for SilkSmile Kickstarter campaign.
June 2015
- June 2015
Juniper Leaves
Illustrator
Worked with author Jaz Joyner to illustrate young adult novel, Juniper Leaves. Designed T-shirt as incentive to Kickstarter campaign backers. Project successfully funded on Kickstarter October 3, 2014.
August 2014
- November 2014
United States
ChiisaiCon
Artist
Attended as artist selling prints and taking commissions in Artist Alley.
August 2013
- September 2013
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States
PokeCon
Artist
Attended as artist selling prints and taking commissions in Artist Alley.
July 2013
- July 2013
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Memphis Gay And Lesbian Community Center
Artist
Created poster to advertise for open house.
May 2013
- August 2013
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Jabberblabber
Cartoonist Intern
Create cartoons, comics, puzzles, and other illustrated graphics for magazine and clients; proofread and edit content for magazine; assist in preparing for and facilitating events.
January 2013
- May 2013
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Education
Memphis College Of Art
BFA in Design Arts with a concentration in Illustration and Sequential Narrative. Minor in Art History
August 2009
- May 2013
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Farsi (Conversational),
Spanish (Advanced),
American Sign Language (Conversational),
Awards
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Inspire Day Attendee
2013
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Cartooning ,
CLIP STUDIO PAINT,
Collaboration,
Comics,
Critique,
Digital Art,
Google Docs,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Microsoft Office Suite,
Procreate,
Teamwork,
Writing,