Collegian Illustrations
Editorial illustration
While working at the Rocky Mountain Collegian from 2020-2021, I created various illustrations for print, web, & social media. This is a selection of those works, including works created while Assistant Design Editor.
Collegian Front Cover: March 4, 2021
Illustrations & Layout created by Charlie Dillon.
Text & Collegian header by Amy Noble.
For this issue, we focused on the Presidential candidates for ASCSU, CSU’s student government. I created eight illustrations, one for each Presidential candidate and their VPs, based off images taken by Collegian photographers. Created under a tight deadline, illustrations due less than 2 days after photos were taken.
Simply Cooking with Sierra
Series titlecard created for a cooking series led by Collegian writer Sierra Grim. October 2020.
Simply Cooking with Sierra; Alternate Fall Version
October 2020.
The Science behind Spooks
Created for a Halloween special edition Collegian paper. Article focused on psychology of horror. October 2020.
Mittens Bernie
For article about Bernie Sanders memes after his viral picture from Biden’s presidential inauguration. My version is a CSU-themed Bernie, including him sitting on The Stump outside the Lory Student Center, and holding a plush Cam the Ram. February 2021.
Mittens Bernie; Alternative Version
Alternative unused version lamenting the frigid weather in Fort Collins, CO in early February.
Covid & Isolation
For article discussing the impacts on Covid to students’ mental health, especially with online classes. March 2020.
Biden & Title IX
Created for article about Biden’s changes to Title IX. April 2021.
Biden General Graphic
Alternative of ‘Biden & Title IX’ graphic, created for general use during Biden’s presidency.
Hemlock Interview
Created for interview article on indie artist Carolina Chauffe, under the name “hemlock,” about her newest album. February 2021.
Tarot, Ouija, & Astrology
Created for a Halloween special edition Collegian paper. Article about the basics of forms of divination. October 2020.
Throwback Thursday I
Created for the Collegian’s Instagram, based on photo from January 31, 2008, depicting Presidential candidate Obama speaking to supporters at the University of Denver’s campus. January 2021.
Throwback Thursday II
Created for the Collegian’s Instagram, based on photo from December 5, 1919, depicting three members of Colorado Agricultural College’s football team. December 2020.
CSU Alum Deanne Criswell Nominated to Head FEMA
Illustration created to highlight Deanne Criswell’s nomination to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the first woman to lead it since its inception in 1979. April 2021.
Written in the Stars
Header for series on astronomy by Collegian writer Noelle Mason. March 2021.
Horoscopes
Created for the Collegian’s Instagram Stories.
September 2020.
Horoscopes; Alternative Version
Alternative for Collegian’s Instagram Stories.
September 2020.
In Defense Of…
Created for lighthearted series about unpopular opinions, including food choices. December 2021.
Collegian Show Reviews
Created for series reviewing new shows. February 2021.