Illustrators in Conifer, Colorado (Jefferson County)

I have a genuine passion to help individuals and small businesses. I am classically trained in fine art and illustration including colored pencil drawing, Chinese brush stroke, charcoal, pencil, and pen and ink. I also have my degree in multimedia graphic design. I use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Corel Painter to create rich dynamic illustrations that can be used for a number of applications (i.e. flyers, logos, kids books, graphic novels,web etc.).... See More

I have 35 years of experience as a technical and product illustrator for such companies as Harley-Davidson, AMC Jeep-Renault, Ingersoll, Ball Aerospace, Int'l Assoc. of Drilling Contractors and more. I've had 3 of my illustration appear in WIRED and have redrawn 100s of diagrams for several university textbooks on nanotechnology. I also have an ongoing contract with the Univ. of CO's School or Advanced Engineering and Applied Science to create diagrams and infographics for the scientists and engineers across a broad spectrum, from Biotechnology & Bioimplants, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Olfactory & Memory, the future of Electronics cars, and more.... See More

I provide Freelance Illustration specializing in realistic yet stylized work, with lots of textures, color, line work. I love to do people, animals, structures, landscapes. I have 40 years of experience in the business, and have worked full time at Hallmark Cards and American Greetings, developing many looks and styles. Music is a passion and I relish doing CD packaging, tour posters, etc. I've also recently finished a few children's books for national authors, both in black and white and color. I've had work published in the Wall Street Journal, Dallas Magazine, The American Bar Association, etc. Drawing excites me and my attention to detail is a strength that sets me apart from some typical representations, especially portraiture and specific advertising jobs. I've been asked to do a lot of dog portraiture, especially in cases of an aging or recently departed animal, where the client is asking for an emotional tie in to their love for the pet. In portraiture, whether animal or person, an emotional sense is key and often it's the eyes that make it special. Currently I work primarily in Photoshop, yet try to make the art appear as if done traditionally. For conventional work I prefer pen and ink with watercolor washes.... See More

Colorado Illustrator specializing in Cartoon Vector Illustration and Design

Working in a number of mediums to suit each individual job gives me flexibility to meet the needs of the client. My personal work focuses on creative, narrative portraiture which pushes the boundaries of what constitutes a portrait

Specializing in Cartoon Maps, Design, Animation
• Fifteen years of design experience
• Flash ad design and animation (Action Script & html)
• 4 years of political cartoons, 5 years of comic strip cartoons.
• Character Design. • Extremely marketable drawing and designing skills.
• Ability to use creativity and illustration skills to communicate ideas, facts, feelings and emotions.
• Advanced knowledge in design programs: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash & inDesign.
• Knowledge of the printing processes, layout, and pre-production.... See More

I'm an illustrator & painter based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. Birds, landscapes, and natural history are my main subjects, lovingly created with traditional media then professionally cleaned, scanned and delivered in digital, publication-ready form. Samples of my most current work can be seen at the Lincoln Gallery in downtown Loveland, CO or else on my website at http://www.lauragyoung.com.... See More