2024 Grad Show

Ashley Mrak

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VCD – Character Design & Illustration

ashleymrak.carrd.co/

My work consists of bringing bold, bright, vivid characters to life and exploring the worlds and conflicts they find themselves in. I enjoy storytelling through a variety of mediums such as illustration and animation.

Illustrations

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Riding with the Devil Comic

A story about an elderly widowed man who is trying to decipher his deceased wife's last message, who teams up with a she devil that runs a motorcycle gang in the middle of the desert to take down paranormal anomalies.

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Comic Page 1
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Comic Page 2
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Comic Page 3
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Soul Searcher Turn Around Initial design and turn around for Soul Searcher
Red Hawk Rough Turn Around Initial design and turn around for Red Hawk
Character Line up Concept work for additional townsfolk characters
El Raiser Expressions Sheet
Red Hawk Expressions Sheet
Soul Searcher Expressions Sheet

Riding with the Devil Character Work

Additional character designs and character turn arounds for Riding with the Devil.

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Soul Searcher Turn Around Initial design and turn around for Soul Searcher
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Red Hawk Rough Turn Around Initial design and turn around for Red Hawk
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Character Line up Concept work for additional townsfolk characters
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El Raiser Expressions Sheet
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Red Hawk Expressions Sheet
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Soul Searcher Expressions Sheet
Page Spread from "Its Not Cold Outside!" A story about a girl who wants to go play outside in the freshly fallen snow but refuses to put on the proper winter clothes to do so. A story thats supposed to teach kids about the importance of wearing weather appropriate clothing when its needed.
Page Spread from Computer Wizz Kid A book intended to introduce a younger audience to the world of computers in an easy to understand way. This page spread introduces and breaks down the main components that go into every computer, including the function of each part.
RollingStone Magazine Cover
Pulp Fiction Book Cover
Page Spread From "Lets Go For a Walk!" A story about a young girl trying to convince her stubborn dog to go for a walk.
Page Spread From "Lets Go For a Walk!"

Various Book and Magazine Spread Pages

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Page Spread from "Its Not Cold Outside!" A story about a girl who wants to go play outside in the freshly fallen snow but refuses to put on the proper winter clothes to do so. A story thats supposed to teach kids about the importance of wearing weather appropriate clothing when its needed.
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Page Spread from Computer Wizz Kid A book intended to introduce a younger audience to the world of computers in an easy to understand way. This page spread introduces and breaks down the main components that go into every computer, including the function of each part.
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RollingStone Magazine Cover
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Pulp Fiction Book Cover
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Page Spread From "Lets Go For a Walk!" A story about a young girl trying to convince her stubborn dog to go for a walk.
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Page Spread From "Lets Go For a Walk!"

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