5 Dream Jobs for an Illustrator by Garth Trinidad
Garth Trinidad, KCRW DJ.
Before I joined the ranks of infamous pancake turners at KCRW, I was stacking major units as an illustration major at Otis College of Art & Design, shooting for big fame in the world of arts and entertainment. My whole life was spent developing my artistic acumen; it’s in my blood. I still fantasize on occasion about exchanging the headphones for the paintbrush. The following is a list of what I would be doing had 89.9 not blown my mind…
GT’s top 5 illustration gigs:
1. Kim Joon!
This Korean artist is known for his sensual, colorful, intricate explorations of the human body as canvas.
2. International mural painter.
An avid fan of graffiti art and murals as historical documentation, I once dreamed of following in the footsteps of Judy Baca, Mode 2, etc.
3. Creative Director for Dogtown Skates.
Back in the day I rode Dogtown boards so it was only fitting to imagine carrying on the cold blooded West Coast street style as lead illustrator and creative director.
4. Concept Designer for film & animation production.
One of our instructors at Otis took us on a field trip to Dreamworks Studios during the design phase for Prince of Egypt. Seeing the production process was so powerful, it became my career focus.
5. Elementary school art teacher.
My high school and early college years were spent working with kids. There is nothing quite like the rewards that come with guiding and inspiring the youth.
Tags: art, dream jobs, kids
