Laura Porter

Illustrator with over 7 years of professional art experience, specializing in digital art and concept design:

• Dedicated character artist and concept designer passionate about visual storytelling.
• Proficient in figure drawing with an anatomical focus.
• Collaborative team player, offering feedback and engaging in cross-functional projects.

Editorial and Medical Illustrator | DotDash Meredith New York City, NY (Remote) | Dec 2019 – Present

• Maintained a steady output of 5+ fully rendered art pieces per week, featured in prominent publications such as Verywell Health, Verywell Mind, Investopedia, and The Balance. (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator)
• Collaborate with medical and financial professionals to ensure accurate depiction in informative articles through brainstorming.
• Continuously honing my skills through ongoing artistic studies and practical application, earning Art Leads' recognition, and featuring my work on the company homepage 15+ times.
• Regularly engaging in collaborative team discussions, offering constructive support and feedback to colleagues.

Lead Environment Artist | Space Heater Games Provo, UT (Remote) | Jul 2018 – Feb 2021

• Created 28 artistically rendered hand-painted isometric maps designed for use in video game environments. (Adobe Photoshop)
• Designed and animated 30+ sprites for in-game assets, encompassing props and special effects. (Adobe Photoshop)
• Played a pivotal role in shaping gameplay dynamics and actively engaged in the creative production process through collaboration on platforms like Slack and Discord.
• Contributed to the character and UI design teams by actively offering constructive feedback on artistic elements. (Color Theory, Concept Design)

Medical Anatomy Illustrator | Visual Representation Inc. | Provo, UT | May 2016 – May 2018

• Produced 10+ hand-drawn illustrations of major human cadaver organs and muscles through live observation for textbook publication. (Figure Drawing, Pencil, Anatomy)
• Created 30+ graphical illustrations for educating on key elements of the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory systems. (Adobe Photoshop)

Bachelor of Arts, Illustration | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Aug 2015- May 2018

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Aug 2012- Partially Complete

Relevant Courses: Figure drawing, figure painting, character design, digital illustration, 3d modeling, typography, ceramics