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 - DAAP, Fine Arts, University of Cincinnati
2020 - Creative Writing Certificate
2019 - Animation Certificate
Experience
2025
Proud Hound - Barista
Freelance Illustration & Photography - client works
2024
Artworks - photo & video studio artist
Freelance Illustration & Photography - client works
2023
Pendleton Art Center - social media & studio assistant
Artworks - teaching artist pride mural
Wolfpack - store assistant & social media
TITLE Magazine - copyeditor & staff photographer
2022
Youth Educating Society - story teller & public speaker
Empower Media - photo & video studio intern
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, Comporium
2023
University Of Cincinnati DAAP, DAAP WORKS
Tabula Rasa Gallery, OF Solo Thesis Show
Cincinnati Cultural Art Center, Summerfair
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Open Studio 5
2022
Campus Creatives Ohios Emerging Artists, Cincinnati
