Elle Maru

Whimsical and Endearing Illustration

Message

Intro

Lemont, United States

Illustrator at Freelance Illustrator

Studied Illustration at Carthage College

ellemaru.com

Joined November 14, 2020

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Japanese

Intermediate

About

Creative artist with deep expertise in digital art and illustration. Well-versed in the various processes of digital illustration. Motivated to plan, produce, and improve upon illustration projects both individually and with a team.

Experience

Freelance Illustrator

Jan 2014 – Present

Illustrator

Collaborated with a large range of clients to produce the following in a timely manner: • Seasonal collection of post cards for Carthage College • Fully Illustrated Children’s book (Winter 2020 release) • 100+ Commissioned custom illustrations for personal use

City of Racine

Aug 2019 – Apr 2020

Dr. John Bryant Community Center

Children's Art Director

Led stimulating workshops to inspire artistic development and creativity in children and adolescents.

Racine Main Gallery

Jun 2019 – Aug 2019

Lead Artist Assistant

Managed a team of young artists in the production of 3D art for auction by providing guidance on design, painting techniques, and professionalism in artistic practice.

Education

Carthage College

Sep 2016 – May 2020

Studio Art, Illustration