Carrie Cantwell is a freelance illustrator, based in Atlanta, who specializes in Editorial Illustration.

Contact

Email: hello@carriecantwell.com
Agency: Kombinatrotweiss
Instagram: @carriecantwellart
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Background

Carrie lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her partner—Shane—and her 3 rescue cats: NASA, Edie and Tippy. Carrie enjoys ‘80s movies, yoga, coffee and synthwave music. She is represented by Kombinatrotweiss.

Experience

With over 25 years of experience in graphic design and illustration, Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every project. Her career began in the dynamic world of the film industry, where she honed her skills as a graphic designer, learning to craft powerful compositions that support and enhance narratives. Carrie specializes in creating visually striking designs that resonate with audiences and tell a story.

Expertise & Authority

For 16 years, Carrie had the privilege of working on a variety of high-profile projects, creating art for the sets of major motion pictures and award-winning TV shows. In 2016, she was nominated for an Art Director’s Guild award.

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Carrie has exhibited at:

The Denver Art Museum (Denver, CO)
The AIGA National Design Center (New York, NY)
The Walker Art Center (Minneapolis, MN)
The Museum of Design Atlanta (Atlanta, GA)

Courses & Workshops

Carrie is a Skillshare Top Teacher with a staff pick class on signature style.

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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design
Bachelor of Arts: English
Master’s Certification: Project Management

Testimonials & Trust

“We hired Carrie to design all the elements for a board game—including the box cover. Carrie is always very responsive, reliable, and very easy to collaborate with. Carrie takes direction well, and delivers exactly what we ask for on-time. We would definitely recommend hiring her as a freelance illustrator.”
Ricarda Kleine, Art Director
Lookout Games

“We enjoy everything about working with Carrie. Her illustrations have been a great asset to our company, and we look forward to continuing our profitable, rewarding long-term relationship.”
Natalie Lavacca, Artist Relations Associate
Deny Designs

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Creative Process

Carrie’s creative process begins with thoughtful conversations to gather ideas and define the scope of work. From there, she collaborates with clients through a series of stages—sketching, revising, refining, and tweaking—until the final artwork is complete and truly reflects the client’s vision.

Professional Affiliation

Carrie is a member of Illustrators For Hire, a curated directory of professional freelance illustrators. She is also a member of the Art Brand Alliance and AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts).