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Rachel Stern
Artist, graphic designer, illustrator, mom, geeky human
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About Me
Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm one of those lucky people who actually loves their job. But art is not just a career for me, it's been the cornerstone of my identity since I was 4 years old. Growing up in the northern suburbs of Chicago, I was obsessed with all things creative: music, theater, writing, and especially art.
So it came as no surprise to anyone that after graduating high school in 2001, I moved to Baltimore, MD to attend the Maryland Institute College of Art. The majority of the courses I took were in illustration, printmaking, and creative writing. Let's just say, storytelling was my jam.
I've always loved learning new skills, so after graduating in 2005, I continued my education at MICA earning certificates in graphic and digital design. I then began my career in freelance illustration and graphic design before landing full-time positions in various companies and organizations.
I'm currently a Senior Graphic Designer at the Humane Society of the United States, where I primarily design and illustrate their quarterly magazine, All Animals. I live and work out of my home in Frederick, MD. My husband and I cohabit with our rambunctious six-year-old son and baby daughter, along with two dogs and one cat. We enjoy hiking, visiting fun new places, playing in the yard, watching TV and movies and having dance parties in our living room. In my free time (of which I have little), I like making jewelry, crafting, and painting murals around our house.