Children's Illustrator

Michael Trujillo

Chicago, IL

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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

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/michaeltrujilloart
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Illustration
  
  Ringling College of Art and Design
  
  2011 - 2015
- N/A Studio Painting
  
  Central Arizona College
  
  2012 - 2012
  
  Took a summer course of representational painting.
- Florence High School
  
  2007 - 2011
- Pre-College Program Painting
  
  Kansas City Art Institute
  
  2010 - 2010
  
  Completed a 3 week "Pre-College" program, with a focus in painting.
Experience
- Visual Development / Children's Illustrator
  
  Ringling College of Art and Design - Senior Thesis
  
  Aug 2014 - Present (11 years 11 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
  - Storyboarding book pages - Format Design
- Children's Illustrator
  
  McLaughlin Publishing
  
  Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 6 months)
  
  Currently the Illustrator and portrait artist for the upcoming children's book series "Heaven's Wait" written by Barbara McLaughlin.
- Children's Illustrator
  
  A. Krishna Books
  
  Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 (9 months)
  
  Illustrated book cover and some inside illustrations. Project was cancelled by author mid-way.
- Product Design Intern
  
  The Bradford Group
  
  May 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.
  
  http://www.bradfordexchange.com/
- Designer
  
  Gulfwater 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:
  facebook.com/GulfwaterCowboycom
- Art Instructor
  
  Longboat Key Center for the Arts
  
  2012 - 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.
  At this center I am a Drawing & Materials instructor
- Children's Illustrator
  
  Pink House Publishing
  
  Apr 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!
- Children's Illustrator
  
  Gallop Home Publishing
  
  Dec 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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Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
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