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Amazon Bestselling author Alicia Kat Vancil grew up in the melting pot of diversity we call the San Francisco Bay Area. Fueled by a steady diet of theatrical productions and books, it was no big surprise when Kat graduated among the top of her class from the Academy of Art University with a BFA in Illustration. After graduating, Kat went on to open her own graphics studio and independent publishing house. Due to her unrelenting commitment to quality storytelling and New Adult Fiction, Kat was offered a position on the boards of several industry groups, and is a co-host and support member for the weekly live Twitter chat and audio show NALitChat.<\/p>\n
When not crafting the impossible and the imaginary, Kat can usually be found performing, watching anime, or adding new skills to her creative arsenal.<\/p>\n
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\u2014Patrick Galathea, The Other Side of Truth<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/www.katgirlstudio.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bg002.jpg” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”goal text” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#6b77ba” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Positions Held” title=”Positions Held” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Korat” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n In the nearly four years I have been running Korat Publishing, I have launched five books including one eight-author boxed set. Three of those books went on to become Amazon Bestsellers, and one became an iBooks Bestseller as well. My books have been featured on blogs, podcasts, the USA Today<\/em> blog, and various local newspapers. Additionally, my article on cover design is currently featured on the cover of Writer\u2019s Digest\u2019s 2015 Guide to Self-Publishing<\/em>.<\/p>\n Top-notch presentation, attention-grabbing copy, and out-of-the-box marketing promotions.<\/p>\n Expand readership, push the boundaries of New Adult fiction, and broaden the definition of traditional narrative fiction.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”KatGirl” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n KatGirl Studio is a dual-niche studio offering both high quality art collectables, prints, and books as well as freelance design services. In 2007 KatGirl Studio started exhibiting at live events and since then has been represented at over 45 events. In the past decade in my capacity as Creative Director of KatGirl Studio, I have been featured on blogs, vlogs, various news stations, the San Jose Mercury News<\/em>, and interviewed by a NPR correspondent.<\/p>\n Since KatGirl Studio started offering freelance design services, I have worked on projects ranging from visual novel game backgrounds to book design. Along the way, I have gained a reputation in the industry for offering top-quality designs, diverse book covers, and affordable book formatting and design. 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To utilize the skills I\u2019ve acquired running an independent publishing company to work alongside my employer\u2019s content development team to bring their offerings to the attention of potential customers through well-developed visual marketing while still maintaining brand consistency.<\/h4>\n
Creative Director, Visual Designer & Author | Korat Publishing | Hayward, CA | 2011 \u2013 Present<\/h3>\n
Overview<\/h4>\n
Reasons for Success<\/h4>\n
Future Endeavors<\/h4>\n
Creative Director, Visual Designer & Illustrator | KatGirl Studio | Hayward, CA | 2007 \u2013 Present<\/h3>\n
Overview<\/h4>\n
Reasons for Success<\/h4>\n
Future Endeavors<\/h4>\n
\u201cKat is an exceptional artist. Not only is she fast, she also understands how writing, art and tech come together and is able to tailor her work to meet the needs of those she works with.\u201d<\/h3>\n
\u201cWhen it comes to surreal and paranormal, no one does it better than Alicia Kat Vancil.\u201d<\/h3>\n
\u201cI have been so impressed with Kat\u2019s work. Not only did she design a beautiful and very professional cover, she did it very quickly. It\u2019s been a pleasure to work with her and I hope to do it again soon!\u201d<\/h3>\n
\u201cKat does professional quality work that has consistently exceeded my expectations.\u201d<\/h3>\n
\u201cI absolutely adore the Kat\u2019s work\u2014 it\u2019s truly fantastic.\u201d<\/h3>\n
\nIndelibles Member<\/p>\n
\nDaemons in the Mist<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Other Side of Truth<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u201c10 Keys to Standout Covers\u201d Writer\u2019s Digest\u2019s 2015 Guide to Self-Publishing<\/a><\/p>\nBFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University<\/h4>\n
Applications<\/h3>\n
\nDreamweaver
\nEvernote
\nFileZilla
\nGoogle Docs
\nGoogle Sketch-Up
\nIllustrator
\nInDesign
\niProducer
\nManga Studio EX 5
\nMicrosoft Office
\nPhotoshop
\nScrivener
\nWordpress[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\nSkills<\/h3>\n
\nBatch Editing
\nBook Cover Design
\nBook Cover Illustration
\nBook Layout & Design
\nBranding
\nCharacter Illustration & Design
\nChildrens Book Illustration
\nComic Coloration
\nConcept Art
\nCopywriting
\nCreature Design
\nDigital Painting
\neBook Layout & Design
\nEditorial Illustration
\nEnhanced Photo Imagery
\nEnvironment Design
\nEnvironment Illustration
\nIllustration[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]Low-poly 3D Modeling
\nMultimedia Illustration
\nNarrative Writing
\nNewsletter Design
\nPhoto Retouching
\nPresenting
\nPoster Design
\nPress\/Media Kit Design
\nPrint Collateral Design
\nProgram Book Design
\nPromotional Design
\nPublic Speaking
\nScript Writing
\nStoryboarding
\nTech Writing
\nTypography
\nVector Illustration
\nVisual Storytelling
\nWebsite Design & Coding
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