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Entertainment Industry Illustrator and College Instructor
Bernard L.

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As an illustrator, I have 15 years of experience working in Gaming / Entertainment, Advertising and Publishing as well as 5 years of experience as an Art Director at Scientific American Magazine. My career began as a student at Syracuse University where I received my BFA in Illustration.

Having been on both sides as an Art Director and Illustrator, I have a unique understanding on how to build a strong professional portfolio. My work has been recognized and awarded by several professional...

As an illustrator, I have 15 years of experience working in Gaming / Entertainment, Advertising and Publishing as well as 5 years of experience as an Art Director at Scientific American Magazine. My career began as a student at Syracuse University where I received my BFA in Illustration.

Having been on both sides as an Art Director and Illustrator, I have a unique understanding on how to build a strong professional portfolio. My work has been recognized and awarded by several professional institutions including the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Society of Publication Designers and Communication Arts.

I have been teaching at various colleges, including the Laguna College of Art and Design, since 2018. My students have largely been high school/college aged or working professionals who are looking to improve as a hobbyist or exploring a career change opportunity into the arts. My approach to teaching involves breaking down complex techniques and concepts into smaller, bite-sized steps so that anyone can learn how to paint and become a more effective visual communicator.

Specialties include portfolio prep, observational drawing and painting techniques, composition, color theory, narrative illustration and Adobe Photoshop. I am a traditionally trained oil painter and can provide feedback and insights on traditional painting, however all tutoring lessons will be conducted by way of Adobe Photoshop.

Clients include:
Apple
Wizards of the Coast
Hachette Publishers
Macmillan Publishers
BUCK Design
Variety Magazine
The New York Times
VICE Media


Education

Syracuse University
Illustration
  • Licensed teacher

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Drawing

Drawing

I received my BFA in Illustration and have learned from countless master artists. I have been attending life drawing sessions for 25 years and specialize in observational drawing. My teaching experience includes Life Drawing techniques and Perspective at the Laguna College of Art and Design.
Painting

Painting

My commercial work has been recognized by institutions such as the Society of Illustrators in NY and LA, Communcation Arts, American Illustration, 3x3, etc. As a fine artist, I have shown my work at galleries such as Gallery Nucleus, Nucleus Portland and Abend Gallery.
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