RIGEL DARKMOORE
ILLUSTRATOR / DESIGNER

ART BACKGROUND
My name is Rigel and I'm an illustrator and graphic designer based in Los Angeles, California, with over 20 years of experience in the visual arts. My passion for art began at a young age, and I have been developing my skills ever since I was old enough to hold a crayon. At 12 years old, I successfully auditioned for the Middle School of the Arts (MSOA) in West Palm Beach, Florida, setting up my future in the creative space. After graduating from MSOA, I continued my education at the prestigious Dreyfoos School of the Arts(DSOA), where I graduated at 17 in 2004.
After Dreyfoos, I took a break in order to grow other parts of my life but fell back in love with art in 2010, focusing on graphic design and character illustration, while studying in Vermont. In 2016, I began showcasing my skills on various platforms while working full-time as an Outside Sales Representative for a local paper company. In 2018, I received my first significant opportunity when I was asked to collaborate with Dean Cain to help develop branding for a celebrity-based organization he was creating. This breakthrough allowed me to quit my full-time sales job and concentrate entirely on graphic design. In 2022, I made the exciting move to Los Angeles, where I’ve focused on refining my craft and expanding my client base. So far, I’ve worked with over 3,000 clients, including celebrities, major brands, government organizations, and well-known corporations like Dean Cain, Nvidia, David Portnoy, ByeTag, Bar Stool Sports, and Cuedo.
My expertise includes drawing, graphic design, illustration, photography, printmaking, sculpting, pottery, stained glass, and working with various mediums such as charcoal, crayon, pencil, colored pencil, ink pen, oil pastels, chalk, graphite, watercolor, oil paint, gouache paint, tempera paint, acrylic paint, markers, and wax.
I also excel in various business development processes such as web design, SEO integration, branding, cyber security and maintenance, as well as a plethora of Microsoft based programs used in maintaining a business.