@DESAREA DOODLES
BLACK ILLUSTRATOR + GRAPHIC DESIGNER + COMIC CREATOR
Mississippi University for Women (MUW)
BFA in Studio Art; Graphic Design
EDUCATION
WORk Flow
2023
Oregon City Public Loo
Two contests for a public restroom hosted by Oregon City's Arts Commission. Central Artwork and Oregon City map told of the the city's history through images and landmarks. Submission required a portfolio and statement. I designed both using Illustrator, photography, and procreate. I won the map portion
2022
Imagine Black
Imagine Black contacted me to draw 15 illustrations for their social medias in March. The Illustrations celebrated the wonderful diversity of Black families, while sharing each families' experiences.
2022
Maternal Mental Health Now (MMHN)
Gala invitations with an added illustration, I designed an elaborate tree with winding branches and roots. It was completed in Procreate and Adobe Illustrator.
2022
Comicbook Cover for Mythfall
Received a cool commission for the Indie Comic, Mythfall, to illustrate one of many variant covers!
2021
Decals with Shu Ren of Portland
With the rise of racial discrimination against Asian families during Covid, I was commissioned to create safety decals for a family friend and their neighborhood. The Safe Haven decals were designed in Illustrator & used cute characters to catch children's attention.
2021
ScaleSpark
A previous customer of Fuze Branding contacted me for additional illustrations for her business. These included both small icons and medium illustrations for banners or headers.
2021- 2018, 2016, 2015
Fuze Branding
Contracted Freelance Illustrator for Fuze Branding. Used my illustrative talents to aid in the development of branding systems for their clients.
2020
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSSO) Short Story
MSSO sought to teach children about the magic of music despite the pandemic. The commission consisted of illustrated pages for a virtual storytime. Cello Days follows a young boy who discovers instruments can bring everyone together when we are apart.
2020
Your Mom Cares + My Sticker Face
Commissioned through My Sticker Face to create a sticker sheet for Your Mom Cares's subscription. The nine stickers celebrated the importance of mental health to children and their parents. It's okay to not be okay.
2016 - 2017
Stark Recreation Center
Graphic Artist is responsible for updating Stark Recreation's website, video boards, and Facebook page with current events. Designer creates flyers concerning Rec Fitness Classes, special events, Intramural Events, and facility usage. Shirt and logo designs are also involved in this job. Must be efficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft word.
2016
MUW Orientation Leader
Orientation Leaders promote the college to visiting students. This involved a two step orientation, required learning the campus's rich history to reiterate to incoming students, present presentations for parents and students, work well with other leaders, perform skits, and leaving a positive impression on future freshmen.
Gallery Shows
2020
OutletPDX 5x5 SHOW
Small Risograph prints were sold for a fundraiser to aid BIPOC communities during the pandemic
2019
OFFBEAT JXN
Featured Artist and Solo Exhibition for OffBeat JXN
2019
Bubble Pop Gallery
Mash Up Show, crossover fanart based on pop culture
2018
ALCU of Mississippi Fight For Freedom Art Competition
Poster "Currency" displayed in the Mississippi Museum of Art
2018
Mississippi Collegiate Art Competition (MCAC at Ole Miss)
Awarded Award of Excellence for video "Georgia" depicting the a parody interview of the Devil from The Devil Went Down to Georgia
2017
Eugenia Summer Gallery Juried Student Exhibition
Awarded President's Exhibition Award, works featured in MUW President's Gallery
& 3rd Place Printmaking
2016
In Their Footsteps: Integration Contest
Illustrations placed in booklet reflecting on the years of Integration at The W
2016
Rozenswig Arts Council Women Artists Show
One of many Southern Female Artists featuring their work in the Columbus Arts Gallery
2016
Splinter Home Art Show
An abandoned home turned studio filled with amazing art from various artists
2016
Juried Student Exhibition
Awarded Honorable Mention in Painting & 3rd Place Illustration
publications
2022
Secret Garden
Created stickers for a zine about Rose Quartz's time on earth with other Steven Universe fans
2021
Happy Valley Library Bookmark
Celebratory ten years bookmark contest!
2020
Cactus Juice Zine
Fan made Avatar The Last Airbender Zine for donations
2019
Princess and the Frog Zine
Fan made ten year celebration of Disney's impactful first Black princess
2019
Diamond Days Zine
Fan made zine for based on the final episodes of Steven Universe
2019
Ruby & Sapphire Honeymoon Zine
Fan made zine that celebrates the love of Ruby & Sapphire of Steven Universe
2019
Cartoon Girls 90's Zine
Drew Dexter's Mom for a fan made zine
2018
ABC's of Sexual Harassment Book
At the height of #MeToo I was asked to illustrate a page for a self published book
Organizations
2020
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
2017
National Society for Leadership and Scholarship
National Pan-Hellenic Council - Ambassador
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Vice President, MIP Coordinator,
Secretary, Historian, NPHC Rep
2015-2016
Democracy Matters
Student Government Association - Graphic Designer
MUW Orientation Leader
2012-2013
Jester Honorary Social Club
2010 -2014
The Spectator - Cartoonist, Graphics Coordinator
Rogue Social Club - Vice President, Pledge Trainer, Historian,
Recruitment Chair