About

I'm currently looking for a full-time artist, illustrator or graphic designer job. 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:

  • Location: Tallinn, Estonia - D Visa
  • Age: Approximately years old.
  • Personality: INFJ
  • Left Handed

Languages:

  • πŸ‡΅πŸ‡· Spanish - Native
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ English - Fluent
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Estonian - Beginner
  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese - Beginner

Traditional Art Skills:

  • Acrylics
  • Colored Pencils
  • Drawing
  • Pastels
  • Watercolors

Experience in Graphic Design:

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

Knowledge of Design and Art programs:

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

Web Design knowledge:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Wordpress
  • Visual Studio Code

Knowledge of simple animations programs:

  • Clip Studio Paint EX
  • Aseprite

Knowledge of simple 3D programs:

  • SketchUp
  • Blender

Tools:

  • Macbook Pro 15 inch
  • Wacom Cintiq 13HD

My Goals are:

  • To create stuff the rest of my life.
  • To make original and meaningful things.
  • To keep learning and practicing.
  • To pass on the knowledge to others.

Currently Learning:

  • JavaScript
  • 3D Modeling
  • Video Game Art
  • Estonian Language

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 the mainland of the 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 their 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 on 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. I decided to move to Estonia, but I had to make more drastic changes first. In 2023, I finally got my visa to stay for a year. I'm using my time here to learn about Estonian culture and their language. My goal now is to work full-time here in Estonia.


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