Artist | Designer | Human

I am a multi-talented artist and designer. I am constantly learning and enjoy a very diverse range of crafts and artistic mediums. I believe that with every new skill I develop, I become a more effective artist and human being. I work primarily with Adobe, Autodesk, and Microsoft programs. My favorite program is Adobe Photoshop. My freelance work includes graphic design for small businesses, organizations & individuals. I am an established commission-based artist for portraiture, character design, fantasy art and graphic design/branding. I have worked as a graphics specialist and designer for over 15 years, and have been a traditional artist all of my life. I love my work and I aim to keep developing and applying my skills to bring new projects to life. Programs I use Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design & More) Autodesk (Sketchbook Pro, Maya & More) Clip Studio Paint, and many others. Assorted Works and Intellectual Properties ©2010-2024 Sydnie Paoli-Sherman

2024
Works in progress and completed works
Commission Portraits
Find out more about my commission based portrait process, memorial portraits and more.
Pet Portraits
This is an Introduction to my freelance pet portrait work.
Commission Character Art
See some original character art in various stages of development. Learn more about my process and see some unique creations.
Comic Panels and Graphic Novels
I love to tell stories with imagery. See more of my free-flow graphic novel panels here.
Vintage Pin-UP Illustration
I love the vintage style pin up illustrations and am heavily inspired by Artist Olivia II and Model Bettie Page.
Illustration
...I enjoy the freeness of illustration. Colors, shapes and proportions can be stretched and altered to evoke emotions in a way that life drawing cannot...
Children's Books & Story Boards
...My stories have given me the greatest escape from the world. A tiny place for innocent things to hide. A place where anything is possible. A place where children can be the heroes of their own stories...
Ink Sketches and studies
some of my real physical pen and ink drawings
Digital Sketchbook
Raw ideas, concepts and more. See all of my doodles, notes and learn more about my process.
Line Art and Underdrawings
The second step in my art process, under drawings and line work lay the foundation for my color work.
Digital Collage and Composite
Graphic Design & Work Experience
I have been working with programs like Photoshop for over 20 years. I remember getting my first computer, and a hand me down copy of Adobe Photoshop...
2D & 3D Design & Concept Art
Mood Boards, Material Specifications, 2D &3D renderings. My main tools for this process are Photoshop & Illustrator & Dimension.
Animatics & Animation
I have always dabbled in animation and adore 2D, hand drawn. The following is the extent of my dabbling thus far.
Pixel Art
Pixel Art assets for 2D game design
Watercolor and Ink
Product Fabrication & Thread Arts
This page includes product design and production. I am a self-taught crochet artist, I have been producing and selling crocheted goods for over 7 years, including original plushies and play items.
Writing and Scripts
I have been writing narratives, scripts, and comics for over 8 years, With self-published children's books, short stories, and poetry. I am continuously writing short stories and novellas :)
Ceramic Arts
...Wheel and hand construction has influenced the way I treat other materials including thread, fabric, paint and digital art....
Sculpture & Multimedia
Examples of my sculptural work and installations with construction descriptions and process notes.
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