About The Artist

   Kim Blan is an Illustrator and her work is based on Illustration and Fine Art techniques and practices incorporated into each piece that she creates, which mainly consists of landscapes and environment design. Her work can be described as Fine Art painting mixed with whimsical and Impressionism elements that create a charming atmosphere. Kim uses primarily traditional mediums, such as acrylic, gouache, and watercolor, but is also well-versed in digital paintings and illustrations. 

   Kim studied at Columbus College of Art & Design and graduated in May 2024 Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration and a Minor in Business. 

Skills 

Adobe Photoshop   

Adobe Illustrator 

Adobe AfterEffects 

Zbrush 

2D Animation 

3D Modeling 

Illustration 

Fine Art 

Environment Design/ Visual Development 


Work experience

Studio Art House 

[July 2019]  - [August 2023]

Instructor/Receptionist/Gallery Tour Guide/ Event Instructor and Hostess


Columbus College of Art and Design

[August 2022]  - [August 2024]

Resident Advisor




Columbus College of Art and Design 

[April 2022]  - [December 2023]

Fall Art Fair 2022, 2023

Spring Art Fair 2021



Freelance Illustrator 

[August 2020  - [Present]

Education


Columbus College of Art & Design 

[2020]  - [2024]

BFA in Illustration 

Minor in Business


Honors and awards

Graduated Summa Cum Laude


Chroma: Best of CCAD 

[May 2021, 2023, and 2024]

Juried end-of-year exhibit for all students at Columbus College of Art & Design