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Children's Illustrator
Michael Trujillo
Chicago, IL
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About
I am a creative individual who is bursting with personality! I feel positivity and a genuine smile is key to make anything great. I use this as a basis when creating my art. Making emotional connections with my audience, through visual imagery is what I do!
I am a senior Illustration student at the Ringling College of Art + Design, and member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Website: www.trujilloillustration.com
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) IllustrationRingling College of Art and Design2011 - 2015
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N/A Studio PaintingCentral Arizona College2012 - 2012Took a summer course of representational painting.
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Florence High School2007 - 2011
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Pre-College Program PaintingKansas City Art Institute2010 - 2010Completed a 3 week "Pre-College" program, with a focus in painting.
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Experience
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Visual Development / Children's IllustratorRingling College of Art and Design - Senior ThesisAug 2014 - Present (10 years 3 months)As part of my senior thesis, I have been creating a fully illustrated children's book. Written and illustrated myself. This has been a self-directed project, allowing myself to fully develop my own concepts and look of this book. Some skills used in the making of this book are:
- Character Concept Design - Visual Development
- Layout Design - Background Design
- Story Development - Story Editing
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Children's IllustratorMcLaughlin PublishingJan 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)Currently the Illustrator and portrait artist for the upcoming children's book series "Heaven's Wait" written by Barbara McLaughlin.
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Children's IllustratorA. Krishna BooksJan 2014 - Oct 2014 (9 months)Illustrated book cover and some inside illustrations. Project was cancelled by author mid-way.
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Product Design InternThe Bradford GroupMay 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)Worked as Design intern on various products and collectibles. For licenses such as Disney, Precious Moments, Betty Boop, Thomas Kinkade, NFL, and MLB, among others.
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DesignerGulfwater Cowboy Clothing co.Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year 1 month)T-shirt designer for a local clothing co. You can view their shirts and my artwork at: www.gulfwatercowboy.com
Their Facebook Page:
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Art InstructorLongboat Key Center for the Arts2012 - 2014 (2 years)The Longboat Key Center for the Arts is a creative place located on Longboat Key, FL which allows for the community to take an art course and become involved within the Art world.
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Children's IllustratorPink House PublishingApr 2013 - Dec 2013 (8 months)Started my second Book. This one will not only be in full color, but along with the story includes piano scores. So readers can play the music along with viewing each page!
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Children's IllustratorGallop Home PublishingDec 2012 - May 2013 (5 months)Illustrated a 24 chapter Children's Book about Adventure, Friendship, and Danger! Visit our website for more info and how to purchase you copy! www.OnTheWingsOfAMiracle.com
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Affiliations
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@mtillustration, member since 2015
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