Chris Bodily - Designer
Ogden, UT, USA
I'm a freelance illustrator with over fifteen years of professional experience. I'm known for my bold line work and intricate compositions.
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Overview
I've worked as a freelance illustrator for over fifteen years. I have professional experience working on magazine covers, children's books, event posters, coloring books, and graphic novels. I can work in a variety of styles, but am known for my bold line work and intricate compositions.
Services
Languages
English
Fiction
Anthologies
Children's - Middle Grade
Children's - Picture Books
Comics & Graphic Novels
Fantasy
Horror
Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Comics (non fiction)
Certifications
- Bachelor of Art, Illustration, 2004, Southern Utah University
Awards
- Standart Examiner's Recipient for "Forty Under 40", 2015
- Utah Arts Festival Recipient for the "People's Choice Award", 2015
- Nurture the Creative Mind Recipient for "Best Community Artist", 2015
- City Weekly Arty Award Recipient for "Best Illustration Exhibit", 2013
Work experience
Instructor, Comic Books and Graphic Narratives/Digital Illustration
Weber State University Division of Continuing Education
June, 2015
–
Present
(about 4 years)
Adjunct Professor of Animation
Southern Utah University
June, 2004
–
August, 2004
(2 months)
Artist
Self-employed
October, 2003
–
Present
(almost 16 years)
Chris has 6 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Chris did a phenomenal job with our collaboration. I asked for nine black-and-white character illustrations to accompany the stories in my collection, and Chris offered me a very reasonable rate. He finished well before the deadline and delivered high quality work in that time. The illustrations are crisp and striking and captured the images I had in my head to a T, and my readers agree that th...
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David Field, July 2019
Working with Chris again was fantastic!
Ken Floro, May 2019
Chris Bodily is a talented illustrator and designer. He is also the consummate professional, patient and collaborative. Even though he's the artist and I'm not, he was great about working with me to figure out what I wanted and what would look good, too. He tried different things along the way, creative and proactive. I highly recommend Chris—the final cover is just wonderful!
Kate Coombs, February 2019
The entire experience of working with Chris was fantastic! He communicated frequently and responded promptly. His ability to create soulful characters drew me to his work, and I'm thrilled with the piece he created for this project.
Ken Floro, February 2019
Professional, quick turnaround, easy to work with. Thank you!
Christine Hayes, November 2018
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