I'm an Illustrator and Concept Artist from South Jordan, Utah. Although the bulk of my career has been dedicated to children's book illustration and entertainment, my work hasn't been limited to just one industry. I work in different styles and disciplines, so I have a wide breadth of experience. My work has been featured in advertisements, product packaging, and mobile apps. Even a theme park with mascots! Clients include Procter & Gamble (Mr. Clean, Dawn), Clorox, LO:LA Agency, Betterhelp.com, Boys Town Press, StoryLearning and more. I create artwork for print and digital media. I work with publishers and independent clients. *Illustrated 15+ children's books. Text / Kindle Direct Publishing layout for 6 children's books. I can take your book from start to finish. Artwork, book design and E-book formatting will all be taken care of. *Illustrated 90+ packaging art assets for P&G products (Mr. Clean, Dawn) and Clorox. *Illustrated ad campaign banners for BetterHelp.com *Illustrated covers for StoryLearning language courses. *Text / Kindle Direct layout for 6 children's books. *Designed and created characters / backgrounds for mobile games. *Illustrated a board game successfully funded on Kickstarter. *Designed environments, props and color key illustrations for 2 animated short films. PORTFOLIO | kylemerriman.myportfolio.com…

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I'm an Illustrator and Concept Artist from South Jordan, Utah. Although the bulk of my career has been dedicated to children's book illustration and entertainment, my work hasn't been limited to just one industry. I work in different styles and disciplines, so I have a wide breadth of experience. My work has been featured in advertisements, product packaging, and mobile apps. Even a theme park with mascots! Clients include Procter & Gamble (Mr. Clean, Dawn), Clorox, LO:LA Agency, Betterhelp.com, Boys Town Press, StoryLearning and more. I create artwork for print and digital media. I work with publishers and independent clients. *Illustrated 15+ children's books. Text / Kindle Direct Publishing layout for 6 children's books. I can take your book from start to finish. Artwork, book design and E-book formatting will all be taken care of. *Illustrated 90+ packaging art assets for P&G products (Mr. Clean, Dawn) and Clorox. *Illustrated ad campaign banners for BetterHelp.com *Illustrated covers for StoryLearning language courses. *Text / Kindle Direct layout for 6 children's books. *Designed and created characters / backgrounds for mobile games. *Illustrated a board game successfully funded on Kickstarter. *Designed environments, props and color key illustrations for 2 animated short films. PORTFOLIO | kylemerriman.myportfolio.com…

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I’m an Illustrator and Concept Artist from South Jordan, Utah.

Although the bulk of my career has been dedicated to children’s book illustration and entertainment, my work hasn’t been limited to just one industry. I work in different styles and disciplines, so I have a wide breadth of experience. My work has been featured in advertisements, product packaging, and mobile apps. Even a theme park with mascots!

Clients include Procter & Gamble (Mr. Clean, Dawn), Clorox, LO:LA Agency, Betterhelp.com, Boys Town Press, StoryLearning and more.

I create artwork for print and digital media. I work with publishers and independent clients.
*Illustrated 15+ children’s books. Text / Kindle Direct Publishing layout for 6 children’s books. I can take your book from start to finish. Artwork, book design and E-book formatting will all be taken care of.
*Illustrated 90+ packaging art assets for P&G products (Mr. Clean, Dawn) and Clorox.
*Illustrated ad campaign banners for BetterHelp.com
*Illustrated covers for StoryLearning language courses.
*Text / Kindle Direct layout for 6 children’s books.
*Designed and created characters / backgrounds for mobile games.
*Illustrated a board game successfully funded on Kickstarter.
*Designed environments, props and color key illustrations for 2 animated short films.

PORTFOLIO | kylemerriman.myportfolio.com

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Skills

Adobe Photoshop
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Book Illustration
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Childrens Book Illustration
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Freehand Digital Illustration
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Illustration
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Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Spot Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Portrait
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Brigham Young University
August 30, 2016
Concept Art Emphasis

Qualifications

Upwork Skill Certification - Illustration
August 1, 2021 - September 15, 2021
Certified talent demonstrate proficiency in illustration through portfolio reviews which look for a uniqueness of thought and style with the ability to explain concepts visually for online publications and other media. The portfolio reviews were conducted by a panel of 2 or more illustration experts who evaluate sample work based on creativity and technical aptitude industry-standard illustration programs.

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment
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    uniE621 Joy! You Find What You Look For
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    uniE621 StoryLearning - Advanced Italian Course Cover
    My client produces courses for language learning. His program is unique because it also includes material that teaches through story. Each language course has its own story section and needs an illustrated cover, which is where I come in. We usually brainstorm ideas together and find photos that we think will best set the tone for the story. We agree on a scene, and I draw a basic conceptual sketch. Once the placement of the characters and other elements are agreed on, I move onto the painting stage where I paint my own interpretation of the photo reference we gather. I take artistic liberties here and there by making colors more vibrant or changing lighting, adding background elements, etc. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 StoryLearning - Korean Course Cover
    My client produces courses for language learning. His program is unique because it also includes material that teaches through story. Each language course has its own story section and needs an illustrated cover, which is where I come in. We usually brainstorm ideas together and find photos that we think will best set the tone for the story. We agree on a scene, and I draw a basic conceptual sketch. Once the placement of the characters and other elements are agreed on, I move onto the painting stage where I paint my own interpretation of the photo reference we gather. I take artistic liberties here and there by making colors more vibrant or changing lighting, adding background elements, etc. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 StoryLearning - German Course Cover
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    uniE621 StoryLearning - Mandarin Course Cover
    My client produces courses for language learning. His program is unique because it also includes material that teaches through story. Each language course has its own story section and needs an illustrated cover, which is where I come in. We usually brainstorm ideas together and find photos that we think will best set the tone for the story. We agree on a scene, and I draw a basic conceptual sketch. Once the placement of the characters and other elements are agreed on, I move onto the painting stage where I paint my own interpretation of the photo reference we gather. I take artistic liberties here and there by making colors more vibrant or changing lighting, adding background elements, etc. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 StoryLearning - Turkish Course Cover
    My client produces courses for language learning. His program is unique because it also includes material that teaches through story. Each language course has its own story section and needs an illustrated cover, which is where I come in. We usually brainstorm ideas together and find photos that we think will best set the tone for the story. We agree on a scene, and I draw a basic conceptual sketch. Once the placement of the characters and other elements are agreed on, I move onto the painting stage where I paint my own interpretation of the photo reference we gather. I take artistic liberties here and there by making colors more vibrant or changing lighting, adding background elements, etc. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 StoryLearning - Italian Course Cover
    My client produces courses for language learning. His program is unique because it also includes material that teaches through story. Each language course has its own story section and needs an illustrated cover, which is where I come in. We usually brainstorm ideas together and find photos that we think will best set the tone for the story. We agree on a scene, and I draw a basic conceptual sketch. Once the placement of the characters and other elements are agreed on, I move onto the painting stage where I paint my own interpretation of the photo reference we gather. I take artistic liberties here and there by making colors more vibrant or changing lighting, adding background elements, etc. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 StoryLearning - French Course Cover
    My client produces courses for language learning. His program is unique because it also includes material that teaches through story. Each language course has its own story section and needs an illustrated cover, which is where I come in. We usually brainstorm ideas together and find photos that we think will best set the tone for the story. We agree on a scene, and I draw a basic conceptual sketch. Once the placement of the characters and other elements are agreed on, I move onto the painting stage where I paint my own interpretation of the photo reference we gather. I take artistic liberties here and there by making colors more vibrant or changing lighting, adding background elements, etc. illustrator designer…