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

Instagram:

@loveheartts