Abigail Starling
OBJECTIVE:
- To gain more professional work experience and push my artistic skills
- To contribute new ideas and concepts to the world of comics and animation
EDUCATION:
- 2010 – 2014 University of Oregon
- A., Digital Arts Major
WORK EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS:
- VShojo merchandise designer 2022 – present
- Projekt Melody T1M mascot plush design
- Oni Press illustrator 2020 – present
- Aggretsuko: comic book cover illustrator and interior penciller/inker
- Aggretsuko: Out to Lunch (4 issue mini-series, covers and total 88 interior pages.)
- Aggretsuko: Super Fun Special (cover art, 30 page story.)
- Aggretsuko: Meet Her World #2 (cover art, 22 page story.)
- Rick and Morty: comic cover illustrator
- Gudetama: card game illustrations
- Aggretsuko: comic book cover illustrator and interior penciller/inker
- IDW Publishing illustrator 2017 – 2019
- comic book cover illustrations for Sonic the Hedgehog and My Little Pony
- Illustrator of webcomic Envelove 2015 – 2017
- Apparel Design for Level-Up Studios 2016
- Freelance Work with Hasbro IP 2013 – 2014
- Apparel designs for WeLoveFine
- Concept artist for Just Don’t Stop, mascot design
- Promotional Artist for Equestria LA and Everfree Northwest conventions
- Promotional imagery, apparel design, merchandise design, mascot design, convention booklet material (visual art, comics)
- Collaboration with other artists for brainstorming and producing material
- $20,000 in charity auction artwork contributions in 2014
- Featured in anthologies and charity projects such as charity calendars, tarot decks, and zines.
SKILLS:
- Proficient in digital art software
- Photoshop CS6
- Clip Studio Paint
- Actively enjoys different styles and mediums
- Knowledgeable of composition, color, and character design
- Fast and eager learner
- Able to work quickly
- Good time management
- Keeps strict deadline schedule
- Able to create flexible, easily re-purposed designs
- Experienced and eager to collaborate with others
- Passionate and enthusiastic
- Proficient and active on social media, enjoys engaging with fans and consumers