Shawn Finley

Current

• Owner at Shawn Finley Studios Inc.

Past

• Art Director at Publications International
• Senior Designer at Design Resource Center
• Adjunct Art Faculty at Judson College

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Education

• Judson University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Graphic Design

Websites

• My Portfolio
• My Blog
• Facebook

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

• Owner

  Shawn Finley Studios Inc.

  (Graphic Design industry)

  2008 — Present (1 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

• 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

• 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

• Judson University

  BFA , Fine Art , 1989 — 1991

Additional Information

Shawn Finley’s Websites:

• My Portfolio
• My Blog
• Facebook

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