hi there!
Orion Inez is a freelance illustrator and visual artist based in Cincinnati. They graduated with a BFA from DAAP, University of Cincinnati with certificates in Creative Writing and Animation. They've gotten to create work with amazing organizations like ArtWorks, Easterseals, Empower Media, TITLE Magazine and more.
Usually, they’re working on their next art market or big project (you can check them out on Instagram for all their sketches and works in progress). Their work ranges from book covers to mural designs, postcards to sticker designs and more!
Interested in collaborating?
Reach out to itsorioninez@gmail.com !
Education
2023 - BFA / DAAP University of Cincinnati
2020 - Creative Writing Certificate
2019 - Animation Certificate
Experience
2025
Freelance Illustration - Portrait, Pet and Business Illustrated Commissions
PLEJ - Contract Design & Social Media Coordinator
Proud Hound - Barista & Sign Design Artist
2024
Artworks - Photo & Video Studio Artist
Freelance Illustration & Photography - Portraits, Sticker Designs, Couples Engagement Photos
2023
Pendleton Art Center - Social Media Advisor & Studio Assist
Artworks - Teaching Artist / Cincinnati Pride Mural
Wolfpack - Store Associate & Social Media Video Creator
TITLE Magazine - Copyeditor, Staff Photographer & Lead of Bluff Project
2022
Youth Educating Society - Storyteller & Public Speaker
Empower Media - Studio Intern for Commercial Photography & Video Editing
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Procreate, Clip Studio Art, Social Media, Creative Writing
Murals
2024
(Designer, Artworks) Fotofocus at Easterseals
2023
(Teaching Artist, Artworks) Pride Mural at Queen City Radio
2022
(Painter & Artist Assist, Billiter Studios) East Walnut Hills
Publications
2024
BRAIDS - Photography of Shineola
2023
Iris - Cover Art Designer
Sixteen - Cover Art Designer
Title Magazine - Project Leads & Copy Editor
WAAC - Three Published Works
2021
Short Vine Literary Magazine - Cover Art Designer, Published Photo Works
Selected Exhibitions
2025
The Fix Coffeeshop, Solo Art Show
2024
RedTree Coffeeshop & Gallery, Comporium
2023
University Of Cincinnati DAAP, DAAP WORKS
Cincinnati, Tabula Rasa Gallery, OF Solo Thesis Show
Cincinnati Cultural Art Center, Summerfair
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Open Studio 5
2022
The 1628, Campus Creatives Ohios Emerging Artists
The 86, Pride Gallery Show
