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JoyfulArtist21

Graphic Designer/Illustrator
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Artist // Professional // Varied
  • Oct 21
  • United States
  • Deviant for 14 years
  • They / Them
My Bio

I'm Kris and I'm a professional graphic designer and illustrator. I took art lessons, starting when I was 14, for three years as well as graduated with an Associates in Computer Graphics from a local community college. I've won 4 blue ribbons at the State Fair of Texas. I've taught art and have done a few commissions. I've been a professional graphic designer at a local magazine for the past decade. I've illustrated for an elementary science curriculum as well as a children's book, on top of commissions for pet and family portraits. My other hobbies include gaming (especially Minecraft), reading, anything geeky, watching YouTube, and cuddling with my cats.


Favourite Movies
Lord of the Rings
Favourite TV Shows
Avatar: The Last Airbender, Lost
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
That's a tough one...
Favourite Writers
Christopher Paolini
Favourite Games
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Favourite Gaming Platform
Wii, PS2
Tools of the Trade
Photoshop, pencil, pen, pastel, colored pencil, watercolor, printmaking, clay, oil and acrylic
Other Interests
Drawing, writing, reading, fantasy, movies
Well, happy birthday, DeviantArt! It's hard to believe it's been around for 15 years. O_O Makes me feel old... But! Might as well join the celebration with this questionnaire. Feel free to do it yourselves. How long have you been on DeviantArt? 6 years. What does your username mean? It's a play on my middle name, which is Joy. And since I'm an artist... and 21 is my birthday. October 21. I know... not very creative. =/ Describe yourself in three words. Geeky artistic Aspie! Are you left or right handed? Right What was your first deviation?  wow... that was a while ago. I think I've definitely improved since I was 17. What is your favourite t
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New Job!!!

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Hello, my faithful followers! I thought I'd update how I am. As the title says, I got a job! I am a graphic designer for a magazine in my area that does 10 different issues for various counties. I get to play with Photoshop and InDesign all day, and I love it. I'm making ads and page layouts, which are the things I liked to do when I went to college. I'm very excited, and this is my third week being there. I also am working on some illustrations for a children's book. When it is finished, I will post the link to Amazon, where you would be able to buy it, for any that are interested. I've been doing well. Haven't been drawing as much because
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A while back, I decided I wanted to make a simple magazine after I took an InDesign class at college so that I can feature my favorite artists, as well as keep in practice of page layout. I have finally finished the first issue. I hope you check it out! It is a big file, so it will take a while to load. But I have featured some of my favorite artists in the magazine, in various mediums. All the artist I discovered here on DeviantArt. I hope you enjoy the magazine! http://www.freewebs.com/joyfulartist/Issue01.pdf All the artists featured in the first issue. `Saimain (https://www.deviantart.com/saimain):iconkellymckernan::iconVianaArts::iconMichael-C-Hayes::iconViccolatte:
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Thank you for faving my artisan craft works! I am glad you like them!:heart::huggle:
Thanks for the fav! Neko Emoji-29 (Nyaa) [V2]
Happy Birthday ^-^
Thanks a lot for the fave! :)
thank you for adding Edward Scissorhands to your favourites :D
No problem! It's so good and he's one of my favorite characters. And I love your Loki and tiger drawings. So life-like. Keep up the good work!