Veronica A. Vega

Writer & Graphic Artist

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Responsible Writer and Graphic Artist with experience in achieving tangible and evocative results. Adaptable to meet job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.

EXPERIENCE

FICTIONIST (2016 - 2022)
Self-Employed

  • Edited and proofread written pieces before submission, correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

  • Developed a collection of short fiction called House of Leaves (2015) as part of the Silliman Campus Writers series.

ILLUSTRATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER (2005 - current)
Self-Employed

  • Completed personal projects and collaborated with other artists.

  • Designed t-shirts, posters, and book covers for both personal and commissioned projects.

  • Adapted illustration style to suit various target audiences, from children's books to adult graphic novels.

  • Reviewed and revised my illustrations based on client feedback, striving for excellence in final works.

  • Planned creative projects using available time and resources.

  • Used Procreate, Ibis Paint, and Medibang Paint to develop illustrations and drawings.

COMICS CREATOR (2017 - 2022)
Self-Employed

  • Created two graphic narratives: a zine entitled Quirk Junction (2017), and my master's thesis Apple Girl (2022).

  • Quirk Junction (2017) was a fictional "meet-cute" gone horribly wrong, whereas Apple Girl (2022) is a graphic memoir based on personal experiences of fat/body-shaming, and low self-esteem.

SKILLS

  • Creative writing

  • Graphic design

  • Illustration techniques

  • Visual storytelling

  • Digital illustration

  • Narrative crafting

  • Editorial skills

  • Video editing

  • Time management

  • Willingness to learn

  • Active listening

  • Creative collaboration

  • Creative thinking

  • Artistic adaptability

  • Attention to detail

  • Originality

  • Positive attitude

  • Deadline-oriented

  • High self-motivation

  • Patience and perseverance

EDUCATION

Silliman University
Master of Arts, Creative Writing (2022)Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medicine (2009)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

  • Dance

  • Video games

  • Cooking

  • The paranormal and supernatural

AFFILIATIONS

  • Participant/Artist, Comic Avenue

  • Fellow, 55th Silliman University National Writers Workshop (2016)

  • Speaker, Pecha Kucha Vol. 8 (2015)

  • Coordinator, V-Poetry (2015)

  • Participant, A Poetry Workshop with Fidelito Cortes (2014)