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Jasmin Garcia-Verdin
Inspired by my love of the past, nature, and fashion, I'm an illustrator with a passion for storytelling.
I make warm and whimsical illustrations with an organic, hand-drawn touch and can work in various mediums and styles. I'm open to opportunities in publishing, concept, storyboarding, animation, commercial work, and general commissions.
As well as freelancing, I run an online store and have a few personal projects, like my ongoing sci-fi webcomic, Spacewarriors. I have had one piece recognized by the Society of Illustrators LA, and I'm in the Women Who Draw directory.
Outside of art, I've lived in Mexico and New Jersey and currently reside in Los Angeles (where I was born). I majored in History, with minors in Business and Design---and have worked in all of those fields (including a museum!). On weekends I'm often backpacking California's outdoors or tabling at a local zine fest. I love to drink tea and read history books (right now it's a book on the Hundred Years War for research on Girl-Knight).
"Jasmin is the perfect artist to work with. Professional and wildly creative. I am so grateful to her for creating a beautiful cover to my book and gorgeous interior pages too. She went above and beyond and I can't wait to work with her again...[she] is an absolute dream to work with. Very communicative, articulate, and passionate. She offered me various designs and versions and made the process more like a dance than a deadline (and my deadline was tough). I look forward to working with her again and would recommend her very highly."
-Chantel C. Lucier, author of Something New Every Day
"It was a pleasure working with Jasmin. She was super easy to work with, very efficient, and a very talented artist. I highly recommend her for your job!"
-Client on Upwork.com
"This is the third time I have worked with Jasmin and she is so talented! Not only does she communicate regularly but she is always concerned with the satisfaction of the client. Her skills are excellent and I look forward to working with her again!"
-Melissa, Ignite English
Skills
Tools
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Quick learner at picking up new design software
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Takes critiques and feedback well
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Patient with clients; sends out thorough preliminary sketches and drafts
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Strong traditional media background
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Supportive and enthusiastic team player
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Fluent in Spanish
Education
Watercolor
Acrylic
Oil
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Los Angeles, CA, 2016 -2017
Individual courses on 3D art and design.
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 2010 - Dec 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History, minor in Art & Design, minor in Business
Activities and Societies: Gallery 3 1/2, The Normal Review literary
magazine • Dean's List '10-'12
Marchutz School, Aix-en-Provence, France, 2007 Summer
Studio Art Program
County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ, 2007 - 2009
Associate’s Degree (A.A.), Business
Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma,
Student Government Association, (President) United Latino
Organization, (President) International Students Association, Drama
Club • Recipient of the Oliver Sheffield Scholarship, Stars Scholarship
2008-2009, Dean's List 2008-2009
Shows & Exhibitions
Art Show Feature
August 2018, Alhambra City Hall
Alhambra, CA
Women in Illustration
Feb - April 2017, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
New Harmony, IN
Sweet, Slumber, and Sloth
September, 2012, The Fine Grind - A Coffee Bar
Little Falls, NJ
Clients
Starburns Industries, Ajinomoto, Hoffman Miller Advertising, Upwork, Ignite English, Backstage Magazine
Interview for Voyage LA Magazine
Interview for Funeral Parade's fourth magazine issue, "All of We" 2013.