Hello there!
Most know me as AJ, I’m an illustrator with a passion for wildlife and creatures. I prefer to focus on realism, taking into account real anatomy and features that are accurate and specific to real animals. When it comes to creature design I often still pull inspiration from real world wildlife, whether that be animals, plants or a combination of both. A majority of my work these days is purely digital (in Procreate or Photoshop), but occasionally I enjoy going back to my roots with various traditional mediums.
I currently reside in Benton, KY, but I’m willing to consider freelance, remote, or potential relocation for work. Thank you for taking the time to visit my site and taking a look at my work, if you have any inquiries or potential opportunities please feel free to reach out!
Experience
Marshall County Rescue Squad / 4B Kennels, Freelance Illustrator
Created illustrations for the Kentucky Classic HRD Spring Seminar hosted by the Marshall County Rescue Squad in May 2024. Artwork was utilized for t-shirts, advertising, and signage.
Pebble Creek Kennels, Freelance Illustrator
Illustration for a t-shirt design for a dog training graduation class, in March 2024
TBA
Jade Summer Coloring Books, Illustrator
Illustrated animal, fantasy, patterns and mandala based designs for Jade Summer’s adult coloring books from March 2024 to Present. Sold in paperback on Amazon, digital format on Lulu, and gallery view on the Jade Summer website.
Titles:
Amazing Dogs (Published June 2023)
Elegant Patterns (Published July 2023)
Flower Crown Animals (Published October 2023)
Stained Glass Animals / Color By Number Animals (Published December 2023)
Simple / Simple Color By Number (January 2024)
100 Mini Mandalas (March 2024)
TBA
Missouri Department of Conservation, Wildlife Artist
Completed illustrations focused on wildlife native to Missouri for feature articles, posters, and cartoons in the Missouri Conservationist and Xplor magazines from September 2020 to January 2023.
Education
2016-2020 Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
B.F.A. with Honors in Illustration for Concept Design, Minor in Drawing
Honors: magna cum laude
Contact/Social Media
Email: ajwildlifeart@gmail.com