Angela Rizza - Designer
Working in childrens books and movies for over a decade and teaching illustration at FIT. Focusing on animals, plants, fantasy, and stories
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Overview
My work is inspired greatly by the wildlife around my home and my favorite stories I read growing up. When working on children's books, I create images that appeals to my inner child, drawings with lots of details, color, and quality that captures the attention of the viewer. My process is hand inking with brush and pen my line work then I apply my colors digitally. When I'm not freelancing I teach illustration at the Fashion Institute and I am apprenticing to become a tattoo artist.
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Languages
English
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences
Nature
Travel
Fiction
Classics
Fantasy
Picture Books
Young Adult
Certifications
- BFA
Awards
- Society of Illustrators Annual show, 2019
- Society of Illustrators Annual show, 2018
- Illustration West, 2017
- Spectrum21 show, 2014
Work experience
Adjunct Professor
Fashion Institute of Technology
December, 2019
–
Present
(over 2 years)
Freelance Book Illustrator
Self-employed
June, 2011
–
Present
(about 11 years)
Portfolio (15 selected works)
The Wonders of Nature
Hoare, Ben
Super Scratch Art Pads: Nature
Sterling Children's
The Book of Beasts: Color & Discover
Marx, Jonny, Rizza, Angela
The Book of Prehistoric Beasts: Colour and Discover (Fantastic Beasts to Colour & Discover)
Marx, Jonny, Rizza, Angela
Super Scratch Art Pads: Mythical Creatures
Sterling Children's
Super Scratch Art Pads: Under the Sea
Sterling Childrens, Sterling Childrens
Super Scratch Art Pads: Solar System
Sterling Childrens, Sterling Childrens
![Godzilla, the Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (the Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HsYT5NP2L._SL160_.jpg)
Godzilla, the Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (the Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Takashi Shimura, Akira Takarada
![The Princess Bride (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DyYK3RpkL._SL160_.jpg)
The Princess Bride (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Cary Elwes;Peter Falk;Chris Sarandon;Fred Savage;Robin Wright, Rob Reiner
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Quality
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Communication & Punctuality
Angela created the most detailed and beautiful piece for my book cover. I am so happy to have worked with her, and loved the creativity of her work. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a creation that stands out!
Bridget Perrett, March 2022
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