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