S Romano
@sromano
I am an illustrator and character designer specializing in dynamic, narrative-driven fantasy art.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an illustrator and character designer who brings narrative-driven characters and scenes to life through strong fundamentals in anatomy, figure drawing, and color theory.
My professional work includes serving as cover illustrator for Inspired R&R's novella (March 2025), where I distilled three lead characters into a single sleek image centered on a cracking gem, and designing six distinctive character portraits for the TTRPG podcast It’s Always Sunny in CorMeum (Feb–Jun 2023).
From 2018–2022 I worked on Los Perros Curiosos, creating the two dog characters, page compositions, coloring, and rendering while meeting production deadlines; earlier collaborative projects earned national recognition in the Film 48 and Audio 48 competitions.
I am driven by clear composition, strong poses, and expressive design, and I seek roles where I can contribute character-first illustration, meet production needs, and grow within collaborative, story-focused teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Character Designer
Inspired R&R
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)
Created unique yet cohesive portraits for the six main characters of an actual-play TTRPG podcast, ensuring set consistency while expressing individual personalities.
Illustrator
Los Perros Curiosos
Aug 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 5 months)
Designed two dog characters and produced page compositions, coloring, and rendering while consistently delivering pages on schedule across the project's run.
Cover Illustrator
Inspired R&R
Mar 2025 - Present (5 months)
Created a single sleek cover illustration capturing the three lead characters hidden inside a cracking gem for an independent fantasy novella, conveying plot symbolism and character identity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SPState University of New York at New Paltz
2018 - 2021
Attended SUNY New Paltz from August 2018 to April 2021, completing three years of undergraduate study focused on anatomy, figure drawing, and composition before leaving the program.
OSOnondaga Central Junior-Senior High School
High School Diploma
2014 - 2018
Completed High School Diploma at Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School from September 2014 to June 2018.
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Location
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