Elizabeth Burkhart

Illustration student at

California State University East Bay

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Burkhart and I have a Bachelor's degree in Illustration at California State University East Bay. I have always been passionate about art and I am excited to share my work with you. Feel free to browse through my portfolio and get in touch if you have any questions or inquiries. Thank you for visiting!

Through my studies, I am dedicated to growing my skill sets of concept design and illustration. By integrating my love for nature and fantasy into my work, I aim to create and design worlds that give space for viewers to immerse themselves in the painting by using environmental story telling. Utilizing both 2D and 3D digital techniques, I strive to create immersive visual narratives that will capture people’s attention. With a passion for storytelling, I aspire to leave a lasting impact through my artwork that will help me reach my dreams of being employed by game development teams in the future.

Resume

Education

California State University East Bay, Hayward - Art BFA

August 2022 - December 2024

Computer Graphics Master Academy

May 2022 - August 2022

3D for 2D Artists - Sergio Castaneda
Composition for Concept Art and Illustration - Axel Sauerwald

Southwestern Community College, San Diego - AA

August 2020 - December 2022

Experience

Anatomy of a Monster - Frankenstein Zine

2026

Collaborated with a team of artists, writers, marketing, and merchandizing to create a zine which incorporates an art book, prints, stickers, magnets, and keychains
All proceeds that were left over from creating the supplies are being donated
Communication with 30 different artists to ensure no overlapping of ideas would happen while keeping the theme consistent with both writing and illustration

Lullaby of Birdland - Music Project

2026

Worked with a team of musicians to create an RPG style music project based around fantastical world building
Created the character design, fonts, and cover illustration for the project

Ludus Designs, Personal Business - San Diego

2017 - Present

Online community building through character and tattoo design
Developed and sold illustration prints and stickers
Collaborated with an author to develop and design characters for their series
Strong communication skills between clients to revise and deliver concepts and illustrations to their satisfaction

Brushstrokes for Beginners - San Diego

2025 - Present

Led engaging, hands-on art classes for adults and seniors.
Created a friendly, inclusive environment for all skill levels.
Designed creative activities that encouraged conversation and connection.
Worked with diverse community members, including those needing special accommodations.

Awards and Featured Work

About Me

Detail oriented illustrator who works quickly and effectively in group oriented settings, as well as independently. Strong sense in visual storytelling through 2D and 3D mediums.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Maya, Blender, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

Awards

San Leandro Art Association Scholarship - Annual Juried Student Exhibition, 2024
CSU East Bay Dean's List, 2024 - 3.9 GPA

Achievements

Occam's Razor Publication, Issue 41 - "At the Gates" 2024

Projects

Senior Illustration Project: "Painted Peaks"

August 2024 - December 2024

Visual development project art book

Nier Redesign Project

Summer 2022

Collaborative character design redesign project

Knightly Princess Book

Spring 2024

Used Photoshop and Adobe InDesign to create and format a printable storybook