top of page

Hi, I'm Sarah.

Story is the backbone of interesting art. Imbuing story into every piece of the production pipeline is incredibly important to not only create interesting visuals but to support and enrich an overarching narrative. As a recovering theater kid who dabbled in creating webcomics, character interaction is one of my favorite things to draw.

Resume

SHENWOODART@GMAIL.COM

​

Work Experience
JANUARY 2020 - PRESENT
Freelance Contractor - Illustrator, Character Designer

  • 10 years of experience with Photoshop and related art software

  • Adapt to desired style and mood of client to suit a variety of needs and aesthetics

  • Meet strict deadlines without compromising work quality 

​

OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT

Tappan Collective - Art Handler

  • Ensured safety of a variety of fine art from artist to buyer​

  • Installed inaugural gallery in February 2023

​

2021 - MAY 2022
UCLA Hammer Museum - Gallery Ambassador

  • Ambassador of the Month March 2022

  • Monitored gallery space and protected art while engaging with 4,800 visitors a month

  • Safely handled art, answered guest questions, and provided information about rotating exhibitions

​

JANUARY 2021 - MAY 2021
CSULB BFA Showcase - Project Manager

  • Created a collaborative online workspace to organize showcase of 36 artists

  • Coordinated polls and delivered consistent communication to ensure each artist felt properly represented within the exhibition

​

Education
California State University, Long Beach - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration

  • Summa Cum Laude, University Honors Program; President’s List

  • Emphasis on Pre-Production; Story, Production Design, and Visual Development

  • Animated Film Production Association Storyboard Artist and Revisionist

​

Awards
Work displayed in CSULB Illustration BFA Gallery (2021), CSULB FA4 Galleries (2017-2020), San Diego Museum of Art (2017), San Diego Art Institute (2016), Groff Exhibit (2015)
North County Society of Fine Art Scholarship Recipient, 2016
 

Skills & Interests

  • Skills: Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro, ShotGrid, Procreate, storyboarding, illustration, design, visual development, Gmail Suite, Microsoft Suite, time management, public speaking, organization, customer service, sales

  • Interests: Stop motion, sustainability, vintage clothing, sewing, charcuterie, coffee, Fleabag, Bojack Horseman, film, hiking

​

bottom of page