polarayzed

about the artist

hey, welcome to polarayzed, i'll be your host, ray!i'm a transmasculine, multi-disciplinary, & neurodivergent artist diving into the world of freelancing to support my needs and lifestyle.by day, i work as an artist / graphic designer / social media manager for a small business dedicated to providing support of all kinds to communities of all origins.i aspire to explore the depths of my soul, and inspire others to do the same, follow their pursuits, and give them small joys to carry with them while they do.all commissions, reposts, conversations, time spent interfacing with me, and contributions made are incredibly appreciated. thank you for providing me with the support to carry on.feel free to contact me for any and all ideas requiring an artistic mind and/or set of hands!

find me at the socials below!

connect with me

commissions open!

^{please review my experience to ensure what you're asking of me is within my skill set prior to submitting your request.}

unsure i'll take the task?
just ask!

_{find me at the socials below!}

graphic & digital design • 3 years
^{_{canva, procreate}
• creates engaging graphics for physical print, social media content and websites utilizing Canva & ProCreate.
• develops cohesive visual identities and on brand materials.}

social media & marketing • 1 year
_{^{instagram; facebook; bluesky}}

_{^{both for an independently owned business,
as well as for my polarayzed endeavors}}

^{• dreams up, enacts, and supports the lifespan of proposed marketing strategies on instagram, bluesky, & facebook.
• creates all written and visual content,
tailored to each platform.
_{including: caption copywriting, text on graphics, & graphic compositions.}}

_{^{+ managed a community driven fan account for several years as an adolescent on social media ?}}

traditional & digital art • 10+ years

^{self taught
current digital medium: procreate + ipad
current traditional medium: decomposition sketchbook + mechanical pencil}

^{• accumulated time drawing what i can, when i can.
• a lifelong passion for doodling, sketching, & artistic expression.
• official comission count: 2! (and counting<3)}

film and photography
camera operation • 6 years
^{canon rebel EOS
• capable of taking films from ideation to completed edits.
• experienced in film production and tv journalism storytelling.}

video editing • 3+ years
^{adobe premiere pro
• passionate about color grading, the utility of audio & sound design in visual storytelling, and crafting compelling sequences.
• enthusiast of obscure story telling— showing and not telling.
• capable of conveying a vast spectrum of moods & tones.}

music production and sound design • 4 years
^{proficient in ableton live and logic pro x
_{• instrumentalist (ukulele; some piano), producer, singer, songwriter,}}
experienced in:
_{• original music, and score composition for films and video games using Logic pro x and ableton live.
• sound design, foley work and audio capture for films and video games using Logic pro x and ableton live.
• audio engineering; using Logic pro x and ableton live to mix & master audio, giving a professional finish to songs and audio files before release or final use.}

html, css, and web design projects • 2 years
^{html; css; carrd; siteground; wordpress
• capable of building and styling web pages using html and css!
• understanding of web design principles & user experience (UX).}

event production • 3 years
^{both as an organizer & crew member
• supported events from ideation through execution.
• participated in event logistics management,
including partiful creation and community communication.
• operated as stage crew: managed our lighting board & design, created supplementary materials, and handled cable management & equipment set-up/breakdown.}

(if you've found this page, the page you're looking for
either doesn't exist yet or is under construction. thanks!)

cat photo credit