Illustrations of Kristen Scribner

My work is primarily in paper, both paper sculpture and cut-paper. The paper sculptures are made from hand-painted and textured papers, which are then cut, torn, folded and crumpled together to create vibrant pictures filled with depth and rich color.

The cut-paper pieces are created by cutting intricate details of contour lines, shadows and shapes. These pieces are usually made from a solid cover stock and then laid over a contrasting sheet.

Kristen Scribner, Illustrator & Graphic Designer
(formerly Kristen Schnell)

email: kris@ksillustration.com

work experience

KS ILLUSTRATION, Chicago, IL
Freelance Illustrator/Designer, Spring 2002 - Present
• Design and illustrate greeting cards, postcards, flyers, posters.
• Create fine art illustrations for display.

RIVERSIDE GRAPHICS, Chicago, IL,
Computer Graphics, August 2000 - Present
Prepare stationery, newsletters, brochures, ads for press:
• Design stationery and marketing materials according to customer specifications.
• Develop customer relationships through personal visits and ordering site training.
Manage and update online ordering site for existing and new customers:
• Automate online proofing, reducing proofing time and potential mistakes.
• Redesign website to focus on how customer can submit quotes, jobs and files.
Establish and manage Riverside Graphics' company brand:
• Design stationery package for all internal and external communications.
• Create promotional illustrations, brochures, calendars, holiday cards, stationery.
Train and supervise new design staff.

education

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO, 1996 - 2000
B.F.A, concentration in Graphic Communications--Illustration
minor in Film Studies

LORENZO DE MEDICI INSTITUTE, Florence, Italy, 1998
4-week study in Animation and History of Italian Renaissance

software experience

Both Mac and PC platforms

QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Premier, Macromedia Director, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher

work experience (cont.)

STUDENT LIFE, St. Louis, MO
Managing Editor, 1999 - 2000
Oversee online edition:
• Post semi-weekly edition of student newspaper.
• Head redesign of online edition, including establishing a discussion board.
Oversee design of print edition:
• Provide designers of print edition with feedback and support.
• Hire and train new designers.
Handle budget issues and payroll for staff.

Online Editor, 1998 - 1999
Redesign website by improving readability and aesthetics.
Post online edition of student newspaper.

Cadenza Art Director (Arts/Entertainment Insert), 1998 - 1999
Work with photographers and editor for cover art.
Consult on overall design.

Design Manager, 1996 - 1998
Collaborate with editors and photographers to design front page.
Design special graphics and layouts for features/sports sections.