Roderick De Jesus

Chicago, IL, USA

219.671.6661

http://www.behance.net/theroderick

Roderick De Jesus began his art career by reading How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way. Soon after, he moved on to the How to Draw series, eventually landing himself studying at the American Academy of Art where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Illustration. While life has expanded his world and range of influences, his work will always be inspired by the comic book medium. Originally from Crown Point, Indiana, he currently resides in the Chicago where he is pursuing a career as a freelance illustrator. Roderick’s work has been shown all over Chicago.

Experience

IL, USA

2006

Geopolis Theater

Illustrator

Chicago, IL, USA

Jan 2013 – Present

AuSecure Inc

Designer/Illustrator

IL, USA

2008

The Darling Series

Illustrator

Lead illustrator on set of greeting cards, other related items ( keychains, magnets, etc)

IL, USA

Sep 2007 – Jul 2009

4Art Gallery, Inc

Gallery Assistant

Curated Gallery Shows
Custom Framer

Previous Clients

The Philippine Nursing Association
The Darling Series
Geopolis Theater
Mediaskare Records / Exotic Animal Petting Zoo (band)

Education

Chicago, IL, USA

Sep 2004 – May 2008

the American Academy of Art

BFA

Bachelor's in Fine Arts, Focusing on Illustration and Watercolors

Languages

English (Native)

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Proficient on Windows and Macintosh OS, watercolors, drafting, fine art