Sara Anais Gonzalez
Artist, creative, and art director.
I'm Sara, a Chicago-based mixed-media artist. My work primarily involves watercolor, digital, and sculpture. My artwork celebrates love, childhood, and the playfulness of life. I've been exhibiting my art around the Chicagoland area since 2023 but has been making art for over 10 years. I love creating art to spread happiness, love, and inspiration.
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I'm always looking forward to the next art project please feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas!
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Email is the best way to reach me, but always happy to hop on a phone or zoom call!
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CV
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Biological/ Pre-Medical Illustration, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, May 2021
Group Exhibitions
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Inspired by Warhol, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL, June 2023
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Off the Wall,Side Street Studio Arts, Elgin, IL, August 2023
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PAPC at Artful Framer Gallery 2023, Artful Framer Studios, Chicago, IL, October 2023
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Ten by Ten, Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago, IL, November 2023
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POP!, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL, November 2023
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Holly Days Window Mural, Side Street Studio Arts, Elgin, IL, November 2023
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Year End Show, Palette & Chisel, Chicago, IL December 2023
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Mine, Yours, Ours: Kitchen and Familial Stories, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, January 2024
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LOVE, Chicago Fine Arts Salon, Fine Arts Salon, Chicago, IL, February 2024
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From Foodies with Love, Art Camp, Pilsen, IL, April 2024
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Work Experience
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Art Director at Boundless Life Science Group, October 2021-October 2023
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Art director at Boundless Life Science Group. Creating overall design and directing the artistic vision to other creatives. Collaborating with a cross-functional team and leading presentations with clients. Managing pharma product launches, including integrated print and digital campaigns that involve strategy, concept development, art direction, and design. Designing print and digital campaigns including sales aids, IVA (interactive visual aid), logos, posters, email, web graphics, and banner ads.
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Freelance Art Director at Sara Anais Illustration, August 2020-Present
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Freelance art director at Sara Anais Illustration. Communicating with and understanding the client's needs in order to develop the idea. Creating compelling visuals that speak directly to the viewer through digital or print materials. Directing and leading art projects and presentations with creatives and clients.
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Memberships
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Plein Air Painters of Chicago
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The Elmhurst Artist Guild
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Young Women's Caucus for Art
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