Author, Illustrator & Idea Maker

605 W. 75th St. Kansas City, MO 64114

CELL (816) 226-8231 E-MAIL allasonlewis@gmail.com SITE allasonlewis.com

PROFILE

Hi, Im Allason. Im a junior at KCAI.

Im interested in creating kids books, editorial illustration
and promotional imagery.
I love working in colored pencil, watercolors, gouache,
graphite and ink.
My goal is to gain valuable experience doing the thing I
love while providing whomever I work with the full
benefit of my skills and mind.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts

Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, Missouri
Projected Graduation Date: 2017
Graduate
Los Angeles County High School of the Arts Los Angeles,
California
2007 2010
SKILLS

Experience with printing and production processes

Preparing illustrations and designs for print
Understanding of kids book writing, illustrating and production
In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC
Understanding of Adobe Illustrator & InDesign
Ability to give and utilize constructive critique
Solid understanding of color theory and composition
Strong time management and planning skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work under stress and tight deadlines
Strong communication skills

EXPERIENCE Freelance Illustrator 2012 - Present

Creating character designs and full illustrations for the personal
enjoyment of my commissioners.

Screen Tee Gallery Intern 2014

Taking orders from & creating original designs for clients using
both Photoshop CC and Illustrator CC. Printing and embroidery
of personalized buttons, t-shirts, mugs, hats etc.
Pre-College ArtLab (PCAL) Teachers Assistant 2015
Worked as a TA at a summer art program for high schoolers
interested in KCAI's program or in receiving more art training.
Assisted students with learning the basics of Photoshop,
scanning and documenting work, and gave constructive critique
to help better their portfolios.
Bryan Cave LLP Live drawing performance
To celebrate Bryan Cave's 25th Anniversary I finished two
drawings during the festivities. During the event, I conversed
with the party-goers, answering questions about my artistic
process.
Post-it Note Show 11 Gallery Showing December 2015
Los Angeles, California Curated by Esther Pearl Watson and
Mark Todd
AWARDS &
HONORS

Presidents List 2014 & 2015

Awarded to full time students who maintain a grade point
average of 3.8 or higher.
Top 25 Visiting Artists Choice 2014: Victo Ngai 2015:
Joohee Yoon
Every semester KCAIs illustration department invites a
practicing professional to assign and judge a project given to
each student in the department. From the submissions, the
visiting artist chooses 25 they find particularly interesting and
outstanding.

ET CETERA

KCPT Arts Upload Aired October 29, 2015

Spoke about my participation on Scarritt Elementary Mural
Project for an episode of Arts Upload.
KKFI 90.1 Art Speak Radio Aired October 14, 2015
Spoke about my participation on Scarritt Elementary Mural
Project for a segment of Art Speak Radio.
The Works Published from 2008 2009

Regularly contributed to "The Works" a collaborative free zine,

produced and published by students.

Turf War! Charity Zine Published 2015

Participated in a juried zine with 40 other artists. All proceeds
donated to Childs Play, a charity that helps provide video
games to hospitalized children.
REFERENCE Stacia Morgan Former supervisor, Owner of Moms Creative
Contact information: (816)-645-7426
Angelita Gonzales Former Co-worker at Screen Tee Gallery
Contact information: (316)-433-8236
Johne Richardson Professor at KCAI and Instructor at PCAL
Contact information: jprichardson@kcai.edu

605 W. 75th St. Kansas City, MO 64114 CELL (816) 226-8231 E-MAIL allasonlewis@gmail.com

SITE allasonlewis.com