Merlina Thorne
ABOUT
BIOGRAPHY & EXPERIENCE
BIOGRAPHY
Merlina ("Lin" they/she) is a part time freelance artist currently residing in Oregon. They have a BFA in Illustration with a focus in Concept Art for film & games.
Their interests include accessibility in gaming, game and animation development, sewing/crafting, horror, mental health advocacy, & art history.
The majority of their products are made at home, with the help of their beloved assistant - a gray & lavender tabby named Ginjiro.
My work uses horror and dark fantasy to explore themes of trauma, mental illness, and queer experiences. I prefer the strong visual contrast of black and white palettes.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Illustration: Concept Art
Summa Cum Laude graduate (4.0 GPA)
RMCAD
Lakewood, CO · May 2016 – August 2019
Art Education, Illustration
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA · Fall 2009 – Spring 2011
AWARDS
President's List
RMCAD
2016-2019
Dean's List
RMCAD
2016-2019
Featured Artist/Silver Award
55th Annual Student Exhibition, RMCAD
2018
Artistic Scholarship
RMCAD
2016
Judge’s Pick
WeLoveFine
2015