About Sydney

Illustrator, designer & storyteller

I am a New England-based visual artist with a background in illustration, cartooning, visual storytelling, and graphic design. My work explores themes of mental health advocacy, maritime history, and the supernatural.

I am drawn to creating art that encourages greater awareness and understanding of mental health while helping people feel seen and represented. Growing up in New England has also influenced my interest in maritime history, particularly the ways ships have contributed to the exchange of cultures, ideas, and innovation. My interest in the supernatural comes from my appreciation for myths and lore and the ways they have been used to tell parables, fables, and allegories.

I hope to create meaningful stories that connect with viewers and encourage curiosity about the subjects I explore. I especially enjoy visual storytelling because it can convey feelings, atmosphere, and scenes in ways that words alone cannot.

I primarily work in digital media and have experience as an assistant color flatter for
Disney Hyperion. I earned my Master of Fine Arts from the Center for Cartoon Studies in 2025 and my Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from Salve Regina University in 2023. I continue to develop my creative practice while working toward completing my original graphic novel, November's Children.

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My Approach

Visual storytelling that combines
creativity, communication,
and thoughtful research.

Skills

Illustration • Graphic Design
• Visual Storytelling • Sequential Art
• Cartooning • Layout Design • Print Design

Tools & Software

Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign • Procreate • Pen & Ink
• Colored Pencils • Graphite • Acrylic
• Watercolor • Gouache