Izzy Portillo

Contact (for professional inquiries only): IzzyPortillo23@gmail.com

Los Angeles–based visual artist specializing in painting and digital illustration. Experienced in collaborative, fast-paced creative environments with strong concept-to-final workflow skills. Driven by a passion for storytelling

Education

ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA
Illustration & Entertainment Design

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Los Angeles, CA
Sign Graphics Program (in progress)

Skill Sets

 Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator

  • Oil and water-based Media

  • Digital painting and illustration

  • Experienced in collaborative team environments 

  • Organized & detail-oriented workflows

  • Fast-paced production settings 

Experience

Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes - Pasadena and Studio City, California - Art Instructor

May 2024 - May 2025

Instructed students in classical drawing and painting fundamentals, including gesture, value, and perspective

  • Developed lesson plans and critiques across multiple classes, managing structured creative workflows

  • Translated academic realism methods into accessible instruction for diverse skill levels

  • Fostered observational and visual storytelling skills through guided artistic development

Immersive Creation Studio, Tempe, Arizona - Environment Designer

Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Designed narrative-driven digital environments emphasizing mood, story cohesion, and spatial composition

  • Collaborated with art directors, set designers, and 3D teams to translate visual concepts into production assets

  • Iterated designs based on feedback and technical constraints

  • Supported cohesive visual storytelling across immersive digital experiences

Sundust Gallery, Gilbert, Arizona - Painting Instructor

March 2019 - March 2020

  • Created a fun, supportive atmosphere while keeping sessions on track and used humor, personality, and presentation skills to entertain while instructing

  • Designed and taught themed painting sessions, including specialty classes like "Paint your dog," requiring custom visual planning

  • Handled set-up, breakdown, and display of artwork, maintaining a professional and inviting atmosphere

  • Adapted teaching methods to all skill levels helping guests feel confident and successful in their creative efforts

* Character references upon request