SURFACE DESIGN PORTFOLIO
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ
Savannah College of Art and Design
Expected graduation date: Spring 2024
B.F.A. Illustration
karinacruzo.com
kcruzarte@gmail.com | kcruzo20@student.scad.edu
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Hi! I’m Karina, a Puerto Rican illustrator and multimedia artist currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Illustration with a concentration in Concept Art and a minor in Surface Design at the esteemed Savannah College of Art and Design.
Rooted in my Puerto Rican heritage, I imitate nature through rhythm, color, and shape language in my work. Currently, my passion lies in creating repeat patterns and designs, particularly for stationery products such as greeting cards! My ultimate goal is to create vivid, narrative imagery that celebrates life.
With experience in fine arts, graphic design, and illustrating children’s books, publications, and promotional assets, I bring versatility and adaptability to a wide range of creative styles.
Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries. I am excited at the possibility of future collaborations!
BONUS WORK
THANK YOU
PROJECTS SECTION
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM
ON THE PUERTO RICAN “ZUMBADOR” (HUMMINGBIRD) AND NATIVE FLORA. “HUMMING ALONG”
“IN PLAIN
PATTERNS BASED
A REPEAT PATTERN BASED ON GEORGIA’S NATIVE MARINE LIFE.
SIGHT”
“WHIMSICAL BIRTHDAY”
BECAUSE ADULTS CAN ALSO HAVE SOME FUN!
KARINA
ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM
N. CRUZ
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM FOR MULTIPLE OCASSIONS, A COLLECTION OF CELEBRATORY SWEETS!
“SWEET PARTY!”
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM A COLLECTION FOR INSECT AND MUSHROOM ENTHUSIASTS. “BUGGIN’ OUT”
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM A COLLECTION FOR DADS, WHO ALSO NEED SOME PRETTY STUFF TO FLAUNT. “FATHER’S DAY: IN THE SEA”
KARINA
ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM
N. CRUZ
“PUERTO
INSPIRED BY MEMORIES OF FAMILY AND THE CARIBBEAN.
RICAN SUMMERS”
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM
INSPIRED BY MEXICAN ANTIQUE RING DESIGNS.
“GRAPES”
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM
SOME OF MY FAVORITE GREETING CARD AND PAPERGOODS DESIGNS.
PAPERGOODS DESIGNS
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM FUNKY PEOPLE AND THEIR ACCESSORIES!
FACES”
“MOODY
MOODBOARD AND TREND RESEARCH
“DREAMY DECOR”
“DREAMY DECOR”
FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING UNUSUAL IN THE MUNDANE.
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM
KARINA
KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM
N. CRUZ ORTIZ |
PROCESS WORK IN GOUACHE.
“DREAMY DECOR”
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM FRESH FALL HOME DECOR ALTERNATIVES TO CLASSIC PUMPKINS! “FALL DECOR”
PROCESS
IN INK AND
WORK
GOUACHE. “FARM FABRICS”
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM “FARM
FABRICS”
MOODBOARD AND TREND RESEARCH
“MODERN WEDDING COLLECTION”
KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ |
KARINACRUZO.COM FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO STEP OUT OF THE BOX.
“MODERN WEDDING COLLECTION”
“KEEP IT COMIN’: LOVE COLLECTION”
BECAUSE LOVE COMES IN UNEXPECTED FORMS.
KARINA N. CRUZ
KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM
ORTIZ |
KARINACRUZO.COM
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM INITIAL IDEATION SKETCH AND PROCESS WORK IN GOUACHE.
IT COMIN’: LOVE COLLECTION”
“KEEP
KARINA N. CRUZ ORTIZ | KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM BONUS WORK: SKETCHBOOK
KARINA
| KCRUZARTE@GMAIL.COM KARINACRUZO.COM BONUS WORK
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Karina
kcruzarte@gmail.com karinacruzo.com THANK YOU!
N. Cruz Ortiz
