James Griffin
Artist
About Me
I am a 35-year-old freelance digital illustrator and fantasy artist from Indiana, who specializes in 2D digital illustration. I can work in a variety of styles including anime/manga, cartoon, and stylized realistic. I have been working as a freelance artist since 2010. After serving 11 years in the U.S. Army I have retired and have begun to pursue illustration as a full-time career. Art is my life’s passion and I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. I am also a huge fan of tabletop games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Magic the Gathering to name a few. It is my goal to meet your creative vision. Whether it is an original character designed from the ground up, a personal art piece to hang on your wall, or a larger scale project for commercial purposes, I promise to maintain open and clear communication throughout the creative process by providing regular updates and deliver the final product in a timely manner.
Experience and Skills
My 11 years of personal and professional development with the United States Army both trained me and provided me an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to lead and work within a team to accomplish a shared goal. Both of these are abilities I use to establish a quality working relationship with my clients that is intended to best serve them efficiently and effectively. For the last 10 years, I have pursued my passion for art by obtaining my certificate of completion from DAVE School in Digital Animation and Visual Effects. My key skills include:
Professional:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere
- Procreate
- Paintstorm Studio Pro
Personal:
- Detail-oriented
- Creative problem solver
- Small team leadership
- Storyteller
- Communication skills
- Ability to adapt to any work environment