Drew Edward C.

Skills • Digital Illustration in Photoshop • Vector Illustration in Illustrator • Book and Document Layout in InDesign • Motion Graphics and 2D Animation in After Effects • Fine Art & Traditional Illustration Notable Works and Awards • Branding for several major Maryland county systems • Helped secure several major grants through collaborative marketing and design efforts • Illustrator for Strong Girls Travel series • Illustrator for Clouds on the Ground by Autumn Williams (Amazon Bestseller and Finalist for The Wishing Shelf Book Award) • Excellence in Marketing (Maryland Library Association, 2022) • American Inhouse Design Award (Graphic Design USA, 2018) • Featured: “35 under 35” (Allegany Magazine, April 2016) Hello, folks! My name is Drew Clark. No, my parents did not know I was going to enter an artistic field when I grew up. That being said, I find it slightly humorous that my first name reflects what I like to do, which is draw. Drawing is what steered me into design and animation, and it is what I find the most relaxing yet invigorating experience in the world. As Glen Keane once said, "The pencil seems to have nerve endings." What drives me in this field is learning new ways to express an idea. That is why I am enthusiastic about learning new software and methods of presentation. Each project should be approached as a different composition with emphasis put on one thing: reaching an audience. However, that audience does not want to be captivated by gimmicks or cheap tricks. They want to be sincerely addressed about something. That is what my life drawing class taught me. In everything, there is a vibe being portrayed. Animate or inanimate, you want your piece giving off the right "mood." No matter the medium (fine art, print, digital, film), I am always listening for the feeling and message the client wants to present. That emotional tug is what I aim for in every piece, and I will be happy to accomplish that in my future endeavors.