Willow D'Arcy

PROFILE

Experienced artist and illustrator with over 25 years of experience. Specialized in traditional media but adept in digital art.  Vibrant naturalistic style with a flair for simplified realism and a passion for visual storytelling. 

Seeking freelance work in illustration. 

EDUCATION

2014 – MFA in Applied Craft and Design – OCAC/ PNCA. Portland, OR 

2007 – BA in Fine Art: Painting and Drawing – PSU. Portland, OR

2022 – Business Design Series – Small Business Admin., Portland, OR

2012-2023 – Online Graphic Design/Art Courses 

EXPERIENCE

1996-2023 – Artist, Animator, Illustrator, Designer

• Freelance illustrator, animator, fine artist, portrait artist 
• Juried shows, art fairs, gallery shows, online sales of originals 
• Painting, drawing and digital media
• Textile art, design, fabrication 

 

2022-2023 – Owner, Director – Feral Children 

• Illustration, T-Shirt and Print Design, Fabrication
• Graphic design, Marketing, Web Design, Social Media, Photography 
• Administrative, Bookkeeping, Sales, E-commerce

 

2012-2021 – Art Department – 

Castiron Carousel Marionette Troupe/GB Designs 

• Marionette shows, practical effects, film props, etc. 
• Practical effects, production painting, backdrops, props, art painting, murals, sound and light production, special effects

 

2014-2020 – Coordinator – Ignite Community Arts Hub

• Events, classes, critiques, networking, etc. for local artists

 

2002-2004 – Coordinator – Muse Arts Collective

• Organized and directed art shows, artist meetings, newsletter, marketing and business management

 

1996-2019 – Teaching/Instruction – 10 yrs total. Portland/Santa Fe

• Teens/Children: 10 yrs – Art, Film, Digital Media, Animation, Audiodrama
• Adults: 3 yrs – Painting, Adulting

 

1998-1999 – Art Studio Assistant – Bill Schenck – Santa Fe, NM 

• Aided in the creation of large fine art oil paintings

 

1998-2011 – Various Admin Assistant/Customer Service 

• Office, filing, typing, admin, reception, phone, retail, etc.