Resumé

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:

  • Running Press / Hachette illustrator 2023 – present
    • children’s book cover and interior illustrations
  • IDW Publishing illustrator 2017 – 2019, 2022 – present
    • comic book cover illustrations and interior penciller/inker
      • My Little Pony G5: comic cover illustrator and interior penciller/inker
      • Sonic the Hedgehog: comic cover illustrator
      • My Little Pony G4: comic cover illustrator
  • VShojo merchandise designer 2022
    • Projekt Melody T1M mascot plush design
  • Oni Press illustrator 2020 – 2022
    • 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
  • 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