About

I'm currently looking for work as a full-time artist, illustrator, graphic designer or web designer. Here's is an overview of my experience, skills, knowledge and tools.

Professional Experience:

  • 2008 - 2016: Graphic and web designer for an auction company.
  • 2023 - 2023: Customer Service, cashier and furniture upcycling.
  • 2016 - Now: Freelancer web and graphic designer - side gig.

Facts:

  • America Location: Virginia, USA
  • Europe Location: Tallinn, Estonia
  • Age: Approximately years old.
  • Personality: INFJ
  • Left Handed

Languages:

  • 🇵🇷 Spanish - C2
  • 🇺🇸 English - C2
  • 🇪🇪 Estonian - A2
  • 🇯🇵 Japanese - A1

Traditional Art Skills:

  • Acrylics
  • Colored Pencils
  • Drawing
  • Pastels
  • Watercolors

Experience in Graphic Design:

  • Banners
  • Brochures
  • Business Cards
  • Calendars
  • Emotes
  • Flyers
  • Logos
  • PDF Forms
  • Posters
  • Simple Animations
  • Slideshows
  • Vectorizing Logos

Knowledge of Design and Art programs:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Affinity Designer
  • Affinity Photo
  • Affinity Publisher
  • Aseprite
  • Clip Studio Paint EX

Web Design knowledge:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Wordpress
  • Visual Studio Code
  • JavaScript - beginner

Knowledge of animation programs:

  • Clip Studio Paint EX
  • Aseprite

Knowledge of 3D programs:

  • SketchUp - beginner
  • Blender - beginner

My Freelancing Tools:

  • Macbook Pro 15 inch
  • Wacom Cintiq 13HD

My Art Goals are:

  • To create as much as I can in my life.
  • To make original and meaningful things.
  • To keep learning, practicing and growing.
  • To pass on the knowledge to others.

Currently Learning:

  • JavaScript
  • 3D Modeling in Blender
  • Video Game Art
  • Estonian Language
  • Crochet

Story:

Hello my name is Joanna, I am an artist and this is my website, welcome! I have loved to draw and paint for as long as I can remember. I like learning new things and, as a result, I have earned graphic and web design skills over the years. I also like improving the quality of my art and teaching others what I know.


In 1985, I was born in Puerto Rico. I moved to mainland United States of America in 2008. In U.S.A., I worked in the marketing department of an auction company for approximately 8 years. I learned how to use tools like the Adobe Suite to make brochures, postcards, booklets, PDF forms, business cards, event posters, slideshows, etc. I also learned the basics of HTML, CSS and wordpress by creating promo e-mails, web banners, helping design and maintain the auction's website.


In 2015, I decided to pursue full-time freelancing. One of my friends commissioned me to create a logo and banners for his twitch channel and freelancing took off from there. Sometimes I streamed the art process on twitch or record and post speed paints in my YouTube channel. Other people liked what I had created for my friend and they requested commissions as well. It's been amazing to work with people from all over the world!


In 2022, many life-changing events occurred in my life. I needed a drastic change so I decided to travel. My travels took me to Estonia and I fell in love with the country, the language, and a particular person. My goal now is to have a Temporary Residence Permit and to work full-time here in Estonia.


Thank you for supporting artists and I hope one day I get to create something for you.