noelani christy
concept artist and illustrator
I'm a hardworking, driven artist excited by collaboration and bringing fantastical ideas to life. I love working on character ideation and creature design projects, adding my own whimsical flair to anything I'm involved in. I invest my time in making sure my work with clients and peers are as high-quality and vibrant as possible, and I have a passion for working with nonprofit and charity organizations.
In December 2021, I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's of fine arts in Communication Arts. I am currently employed at a small business in Norfolk, managing social media, marketing, and retail.
I have interned with two nonprofits. As a Pace Center intern I was an assistance lead in design for fundraising campaigns and debuting a new website. With Kashmir World Foundation, I created promotional illustration informing the audience on endangered snow leopards in Nepal, and was a background artist on the nonprofit's animation project. At VCU, I also completed a Global Education certificate program following a curriculum on cultural education, community outreach and over 30 hours of volunteering work at various local nonprofits. For one year I served as vice president of the Pace Center student organization, connecting college students with group conversation on topics such as activism and mental health.
I currently perform freelance work as well, and have created logo designs for Siren Skate Shop, LLC; and Fencesitters Productions. In the local music industry, I have created promotional illustrations for Richmond rap artist Smyth Knight, and designed an album and cassette cover for Richmond band Inferior Brain Power. I recently completed a promotional illustration for Springfield Frames located in Norfolk. Individual client work includes portraits, tattoo designs, and character concept work, though illustration is my primary specialty.
contact me
To contact Noelani Christy for illustration, graphic design, or other inquiries:
Email: noe.chry@gmail.com
Instagram: @noelanichi
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