Hello!   My name is Shanna.

I am a Washington based illustrator & art director, currently working as a Senior Design Lead for Big Fish Games. I have a rich history in collectibles & gaming, working alongside companies including Hasbro | Wizards of the Coast, Marvel Comics, Funko, & Disney. My background includes art direction, outsource management, product pipelines & development, concept design, packaging, the works. If you name it, I've probably done it. Like most creatives, my career has been anything but linear, lol. 

 

After college, I found myself drawing the usual logo or two before landing in the alternative sports industry. A sponsored snowboarder from Lib-Tech spotted one of my murals in a restaurant and everything just "snowballed" from there. I began designing products & board graphics for various teams, premium sporting brands and events. Eventually I would find myself moving onto comics & toys.  I credit much of my career to those snowboarding years, learning how to network & build upon the skills I learned in college. It was one thing to "paint as an artist." It was another thing to be a professional. I learned a lot & made plenty of mistakes. Those instances of trial and error led to my success as an art director. They also helped build a strong work ethic and a stoic approach to my work. I try to strive towards positive impacts as our industry changes by leading and learning! That involves getting to know current trends, building a report with team mates, and staying on top of new programs and techniques within the industry.

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As for me as a "person", I'm an animal lover and a bit of an extroverted introvert. Besides chasing my kids around, I have a pack of rescued mutts and a whole zoo of reptiles. I run almost everyday, hiking the hills next to my cabin. I also like to drink copious amounts of coffee, swear like a sailor and buy over-priced action figures in my spare time.

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I'm also obsessed with Godzilla.