Lauren Nicolo is an illustrator with experience in the fields of comics, publishing and electronic design. She specializes in digital illustration and mixed media.

EDUCATION

2004-CurrentMoore College of Art & DesignPhiladelphia, PA Illustration Major (BFA Candidate, Class of 2007) Classes: Illustration Jr. Studio I, II Illustration Concepts & Practices I, II Life Drawing for Illustrators I, II, III, IV Pictorial Fundamentals I, II Typography for Illustrators I, II Digital Drawing 1998-2000Art Institute of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA Multimedia & Web Design (Associates Degree of Specialized Technology)

HONORS

Moore College of Art and Design: Dean's List (2) Art Institute of Philadelphia: Best of Quarter award (4) 4.0 Award (2) Academic Recognition Dean's List (2) ASI Award for Excellence in Applied Illustration

SKILLS

Proficient in creating illustrations with Watercolor, Markers, Acrylic, Pencil, Computer Graphics and Mixed Media. 12 years experience with Windows platforms, 5 years experience with Macintosh platforms. 10+ years experience with Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office and HTML. 5+ years experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Corel Painter, Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft Publisher, and Quark XPress.

EXPERIENCE

2007-CurrentCulture Kids Inc.Alberta, Canada �gCulture Kids�h Clothing Illustration Creates character-based illustrtions for �"Culture Kids" line of children�fs clothing. 2007-CurrentF.A. Davis CompanyPhiladelphia, PA Image Processing & Layouts Edited, cataloged and organized image files. Created news flyers by modifying and customing templates. 2006-CurrentRough Sketch Studio The Art of Koni Waves - 1 illustration Character illustration for an art book based on the comic book "Koni Waves". 2006-CurrentNew Moon Publishing New Moon Magazine - Cover illustration Cover illustration for Nov/Dec 2006 issue. 2002-2003GameStop, Inc.Willow Grove, PA Game Advisor Retail position; duties include helping customers, answering & making phone calls, organizing shelves and making price changes. 2002BCT PhiladelphiaHuntingdon Valley, PA Pre-Press Technician Proofread business cards, letterheads, envelopes and announcements for pre-press department. Created rubber stamp plates with InDesign. Contacted customers to verify requirements prior to production. 2002GRAVITY Co., Ltd. Ragnarok Online Official FanArt Collection Vol. 1 1 spot illustration 1998 NG Virus Show (Canal Jeans, New York City) June 1-30 1996-Current Various Private Commissions

CONTACT

Email: contact at lauren-nicolo dot com Phone: (267) 207-8270