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Illustrator specializing in images inspired by the natural world
Melissa Washburn
Chicago, IL
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About
Illustrator working in a combination of traditional and digital media for a range of clients including editorial, packaging, and surface pattern design. My work is inspired by a fascination with the natural world and how we connect with it. Editorial, lifestyle, food, botanical, animals, and more.
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Education
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none IllustrationSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago2012 - 2015Continuing Education in illustration studio and professional practice.
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MA Arts AdministrationIndiana University2000 - 2002Masters Degree that included MBA core coursework, nonprofit management, museum studies, and business/arts law.
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BFA Fine ArtsBinghamton University1992 - 1996BFA in studio art with an emphasis on painting and intaglio printmaking. Graduated Summa cum Laude, departmental honors.
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Experience
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Independent CreativeChicago, ILApr 2013 - Present (11 years 8 months)Freelance illustrator specializing in things that run, fly, and grow. My clients include nonprofits, food/beverage companies, and publishers. With experience in graphic design as well as illustration, I am able to deliver high-quality, print ready work for a wide range of projects.
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Art DirectorValparaiso, INOct 2009 - Apr 2013 (3 years 6 months)Art Director/Lead Graphic designer for a creative agency in Northwest Indiana. Projects included print and digital ads, collateral, and identity/branding for clients including large nonprofits such as United Way, as well as retail and corporate accounts.
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Awards
Indiana Arts Commission Individual Artist Grant recipient (2012-2013)
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Affiliations
CRUSH Illustration Collective (www.crushillustration.com)
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@mwashburnart, member since 2018
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