Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Owner at Shawn Finley Studios Inc.
- Past
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- Art Director at Publications International
- Senior Designer at Design Resource Center
- Adjunct Art Faculty at Judson College
- Education
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- Judson University
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Shawn Finley’s Summary
My illustration work has a nostalgic "pop art" look that is influenced by old cartoons, toys, posters, and Japanese art. After creating the art digitally in Illustrator and Photoshop, I deliver the finished pieces to clients via the web. While illustrating children's books is one of my specialties (15 credited titles to date), I also create artwork for grownups. Please visit my main site for a look at my portfolios!
Shawn Finley’s Specialties:
Illustration/design of children's books, characters, toys and games, editorial illustration; design of style guides, licensed products, original products, packaging, logos, signage; pop art paintings
Shawn Finley’s Experience
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Owner
Shawn Finley Studios Inc.
(Graphic Design industry)
2008 — Present (less than a year)
Creation of illustration and design for publishing, packaging, manufacturing, and marketing clients. Specializing in children's books, toys, and games.
Client list:
Random House, Hooked on Phonics, Dalmation Press, Big Idea Productions, Scott Foresman, Ralston Foods, Revell-Monogram, Hedstrom Corp., Chicago Park District -
Art Director
Publications International
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years)
Art direction and design of children's books
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Senior Designer
Design Resource Center
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Graphic Design industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years)
Art direction and design of food and product packaging
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Adjunct Art Faculty
Judson College
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
1991 — 1992 (1 year)
Art Instructor for Illustration and Graphic Design 1 courses
Shawn Finley’s Education
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Judson University
BFA, Fine Art, 1989 — 1991
Shawn Finley’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
