Kayla Tomlin

Kayla Tomlin was born and raised in Santa Clarita, California. She studied illustration at Syracuse University with a focus in Visual Development. Her other interests include storyboarding, editorial and children’s book illustration.

Kayla studied in Florence for a semester learning the art of photography and enhancing her draftsmanship. Outside of her art Kayla enjoys roller skating and a newfound passion for traveling. Kayla enjoys illustration as a medium to tell stories and create compelling images that initiate thought and reveal truth.

Baked Magazine Illustration Director 2021-2023

Directed the illustration team of Syracuse University's food magazine by conceptualizing illustrations, overseeing illustrative assignments, assisting in any way to the illustrators.

People's Place Employee 2021-2023

Barista at People's Place Cafe at Syracuse University

Daily Orange Illustrator 2022-2023

Participates in weekly illustrations for the Daily Orange, a student run news source.

Graphic Designer for the Yard Theater 2022-2023

Designed and illustrated posters and logos to advertise comedy shows, plays, and events at the Yard Theater in East LA.

Logo Designer 2021

Conceptualized and designed logos for a security company called Walkie Jockey and a rollerskating group based in California called Skating Mama's.

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a BFA in illustration.