robertelsmore

I am a creative and enthusiastic illustrator, who is quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I am able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Client satisfaction is of paramount importance to me and I feel that it is best achieved through clear communication and a professional manner. Objective I am seeking to further my professional development, while increasing my technical proficiency in the field of illustration through the completion of commissions. Key Technical Skills Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Gertrudis Pro Gertrudis GMX Microsoft Word Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Corel Painter 11 Digital Photography Adobe Lightroom Vector Magic Career Summary 2008-Present, Freelance Illustrator, Ottawa, Ontario. -I am in the process of illustrating many cartoons of birds and their behavior for Being a Bird in North America a forthcoming book by biologist Robert Alvo -Illustrated fourteen pages of a childrens book written by Tamey McIntosh -Designed and created Greeting cards, selling in excess of 200 within a month -Designed the Logo for Love Life (Lee Ann McLellan, Bob Carscadden, Melinda Freitas, Erin Elsmore, owners) -Designed the Logo for Wolfhead Virtual Assistance (Julia McDowell, owner) -Designed the Logo for Pure Shift Consulting (Erin Elsmore and Lee Ann McLellan, owners) -Created multiple 2D designs of creature races for a roleplaying game (Clinton Cronk, owner) -Multiple one off portraits of individuals usually in caricature style. -Wrote and illustrated own childrens book that is currently being reviewed by publishers -Worked as a booth caricaturist for two Games Summit conventions (Marquis Cote, creator/owner) -Served as Photographer for Pure Shift Consulting team building event Key Modules Logo Design Drawing Photography Cartoons Caricatures Visual Communication 2DCharacter/creature/location/costume design Photo Montage Creative Writing References from Clients are available on request