Savannah Arias (Savy)

 

Savannah has been teaching art for eight years, working with students ranging from ages 4 to 50+. She is an alumna of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Visual Development. Passionate about animation, film, illustration and fine art, Savannah currently works as a freelance artist and designer. As a self-starting entrepreneur, she sells her artwork while pursuing a Graphic Design certificate at Chaffey College.

 

EXPERIENCE

Sketch Savy / Freelance Artist

SEPTEMBER 2012 - PRESENT, CHINO, CALIFORNIA
● Articulate creative ideas
● Consulted with diverse clients to define project requirements, delivering innovative art piece
designs, concepts, and sample layouts.
● Established enduring business relationships, enhancing project transparency, and maintained
professionalism for elevated client retention

● Projects

•  Lesser Known Comics LLC(2023) || Shaped the visual identity and impact of comic book projects

• Twitch | YouTube || Developed emoticons, icons and designed avatars for branding purposes.

• Mountain Moose Networking (2020) || Produced an engaging and unique mascot design for the client’s website.

• The Salvation Army (2020) || Designed materials for a special camping event, print ads, catalogs, brochures, retail packaging, email blasts, social media and digital marketing.

• Disney Store (2017) || Private Mural; painted a custom mural for the San Francisco Disney Store

OBI Art/ Art Teacher
AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT, CHINO, CALIFORNIA
● Instruct students of all ages in fine art techniques, encompassing graphite, charcoal, pastel
watercolors, acrylics, and oils.
● Educate students with a classical, realistic approach, covering subjects like still-life, animals, figures, portraiture, cartooning, etc.
● Foster students' artistic growth by educating them on art elements, principles, and color theory.
● Encourage creativity, building an environment conducive to distinctive art pieces 

Drawn2Art/ Art Teacher
APRIL 2022 - MAY 2023, CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA

Blue Ribbon Art Academy / Art Teacher
FEBRUARY 2017 - MARCH 2019, CHINO, CALIFORNIA


EDUCATION
Chaffey College/ Certification in Graphic Design
AUGUST 2024 - PRESENT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA

Women In Animation/ Breaking Into Animation As An Artist Mentee
OCTOBER 2023 - JANUARY 2024, REMOTE
● Collaborated with the creative lead throughout the pitch, design and production process to
visually explore and discover the characters' look, feel, and personality in a pre-production phase
for animation, scripted “Monsters in the Hall” (script by Kelly Smyth)
● Create multiple iterations (including character poses, expressions and turnarounds) in rough pass
form and approved final designs for “The Teacher” and background characters
 

T’sarE LLC / Concept Artist Intern
OCTOBER 2021 - APRIL 2022, REMOTE
● Created diverse concepts including props, weapons, characters, and environments, ensuring
alignment with visual targets.
● Collaborated with Art Lead and team, actively participating in problem-solving discussions and adhering to deadlines
 

Academy of Art University / Bachelor's Degree In Fine Arts
SEPTEMBER 2012 - MAY 2017, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Major: Visual Development