Illustrator and Graphic Designer
olivia mccabe
Hello! I'm Olivia, a passionate digital illustrator, graphic designer, game dev, and creative mind dedicated to bringing ideas to life through art. With a focus on scientific illustration, editorial art, and concept design, I thrive on the intersection of art and knowledge.
Illustration: I’m an illustrator skilled in both graphical and realistic art. With a flair for vibrant, stylized creations, I bring eye-catching designs to life. Simultaneously, my craftsmanship extends to the intricate details of realism, capturing nuances and emotions with precision.
Scientific Illustration: My journey into the world of art began with a fascination for the intricacies of science. Through my scientific illustrations, I aim to bridge the gap between complex concepts and visual understanding. Whether it's anatomical drawings, biological processes, or other scientific phenomena, I bring precision and creativity to every illustration.
Concept Art: Exploring imaginative realms is at the core of my concept art. Whether it's envisioning futuristic landscapes, character designs, or unique worlds, I revel in the process of creating visual narratives that transport viewers to new dimensions.
Graphic Design: In addition to my illustrative endeavors, I am also a seasoned graphic designer. Crafting visually striking designs for book covers, newspapers, and ads allows me to merge my artistic flair with effective communication.
Connect and Create: Thanks for visiting my creative hub. If you share a passion for art, science, gaming, or anything in between, let's connect and make something amazing!
CV
Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Procreate
Digital Illustration
Completed Biology courses such as Human Anatomy, Biology 151 + 152, Chemistry 101, and more
Illustration
Anatomy
Education:
James Madison High School (2016-2020)
Advanced Diploma
Earned 3 Student Excellence awards in Art
Member of National Art Honors Society (2018-2020)
Member (2017-2020) and Co-President (2019-2020) of Art Club
Virginia Commonwealth University (2020-Present)
Completed Art Foundations Program
Enrolled in Communication Arts with Focus in Scientific Illustration program
3.7 GPA
A collection of achievements I have made in my art career:
2018
Student Excellence Award 2018 for Arts
2019
VCUarts Summer Intensive
VCUarts Summer Intensive Art Showcase - Anderson Gallery, Richmond VA
Scholastic Art Showcase - Northern Virginia Community College
Scholastic Arts Award - Silver Key
Student Excellence Award 2019 for Arts
2020
Student Excellence Award 2020 for Arts (Senior Year)
Co-Created an Artist who support BLM online collaboration (Instagram)
Donated artwork to the Trayvon Martin Foundation
2021
Declared my major as a Communication Arts student, focused in Scientific Illustration
Became an Illustrator for the Commonwealth Times
2022
Illustrated many articles for the Commonwealth Times
Published in Pwatem’s Anthology
2023
Had my piece, “Porgie” displayed for the Communication Arts program at the Anderson Gallery
Published Illustrations in Pwatem’s anthology
Published Illustrations for The Commonwealth Times
Virginia Press Association award: Illustrations: Second place, https://commonwealthtimes.org/2022/03/23/burnout-can-be-overcome-improving-your-mental-and-physical-health/ by Olivia McCabe, The Commonwealth Times, March 23, 2022
ACP Best of Show award: 6th Place Design for Newspaper/Newsmagazine (Design, Newspaper/Newsmagazine: Sixth place, Olivia McCabe, Kofi Mframa and Vivian Trinh, Opinions page 14, Oct. 4, 2023)
Did visual journalism at NASA Langley’s Industry and Academia day
2024
Had my piece, “Delmare” displayed for the Communication Arts program at the Anderson Gallery
Contact
Write me an email:
Art: artbylivia@gmail.com
Personal/Primary: om200275@gmail.com