Illustration Experience
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Surface Design Illustrator (Feb 2024)
Compiled a pattern collection including spot end papers and mock ups ready for retail and merchandise use. Original patterns are created from my own children’s book design
“Theo the Race Mouse”
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Children’s Book Illustrator (Feb 2024)
Created 5 spot publication ready illustrations capturing the inner spirit of a variety of cultures and use of animal themes. The process highlighted my own children’s book style through different scenes and watercolor techniques.
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Children’s Book Illustrator (Nov 2023)
Designed a children’s book concept page called “Tree House” showcasing the playfulness and movement of children as they climb their tree house in the forest. He work highlights and artfully conveys perspective and unique compositions. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Children’s Book Illustrator (April 2023)
Mocked up a published 32-page children’s book for the recreation of Beatrix Potter’s “Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies”- The work features a traditional watercolor style with a modern stylistic twist.
Johnson and Johnson, FL
Freelance Portrait Artist (Dec 2022-present)
Designed and Illustrated 26 portraits of staff to be used for remote team building on Microsoft Teams. The result for the employees was a more cohesive and professional online workspace. Mark Moyer, Palm Harbor FL
Freelance Oil Painter (Jul 2021-Jul 2022)
At the client’s request, recreated a master work 24” x 18” oil painting combining his daughter’s facial features and the complexion of the original model. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Student Children’s Book Illustrator (Nov 2022)
Illustrated children’s book cover combined oil paint materials with watercolor techniques to create soft and vibrant nature inspired cover. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Student Children’s Book Illustrator (Nov 2022)
Illustrated a children’s book 2-page layout in watercolor that brought to life the spooky and suspenseful narrative.
Ira Rosoff, FL
Album Cover Artist (Jul 2021-Nov2021)
Inspired by the feeling of zen from the music in “Count to Ten”- colored pencil were the medium used for illustrating this grounded and euphoric 24” x 24” front and back album cover. Contact Info
renee.cisternas.art@gmail.
com
https://reneecisternas.wixsite.
com/reneefavell
Education
Savannah College of Art and
Design (SCAD)
Savannah,GA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Illustration (Deans List)
Graduated June 2024
Skills
Photoshop
Procreate
Illustrator
AfterEffects
InDesign
Oil Painting
Watercolor
Inking
Sketching
Mixed Media
Creative Thinking
Time Efficient
Organized
Leadership
Teamwork
Constantly Growing
Renee Favell
Illustrator for Publication and Surface Design