About

Tessa McMahan is a freelance artist specializing in character design, story art, and visual development. Since 2019, she has collaborated with over fifty independent clients, crafting dynamic and immersive visuals that breathe life into narratives. Her expertise spans industry-standard tools, including Procreate, Photoshop, After Effects, Clip Studio Paint, Toonboom Harmony and Illustrator.

Tessa's artistic achievements include painting a large-scale mural at Frazier Mountain High, working with indie authors, and even serving as the team-voted art director for an animated short project with a team of more than ten fellow creatives.

Her work is defined by a deep commitment to visual storytelling—infusing emotion, movement, and striking composition to captivate audiences. She strives to craft compelling worlds and characters that forge personal connections, leaving a lasting impact on viewers and immersing them in the art of storytelling.