Profile

CAM COLLINS 1999, USA. Illustrator, Printmaker, Character Designer, Concept Artist, Storyteller. Creator of COPPER ODYSSEY series. I've done a variety of cover arts for musicians [Manwolves, ARTHUR, Khary, Ravyn Lenae], and have featured works in press and galleries. This page is to document what those events were and more about where I've learned.

As for my work, I create detailed story events by illustrating them onto canvas with standard ink pens you could get from most places. I have fun doing this, and I like to think I am transcribing the stories that my own illustrations are telling me. It's a friendly relationship. Feel free to subscribe to the newsletter on the "HOME" page, or if you have any serious inquiries, you can simply contact me:

camracollins@gmail.com

I also do $20 Portfolio Reviews. This is good for those who cannot make it to National Portfolio Reviews that often happen in centralized areas, or those who missed the admission period to be part of Portfolio reviews. I have done portfolio reviews for a variety of universities, both online and in-person, and can give you a good sense of how to strengthen your portfolio structure and how to make sure admissions groups do not forget you. The quality of your work is only a small part of what makes a portfolio strong. Email me and we can set up a time to set up an audio or written portfolio review.

2024

[PUBLICATION], REDSHEEP MAGAZINE October, "Copper Odyssey Chapter 4"
[PUBLICATION], REDSHEEP MAGAZINE September, "Copper Odyssey Chapter 3"
[PUBLICATION], Write That Down, Magazine Illustration Contribution, September 2024
[EVENT], Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE), Zhou B. Art Center, August 2024
[EVENT], Mini Comic-Con, Alsip Library, August 2024
[GROUP SHOW], "Processing Ambiguity", Research House of Asian Art
[PUBLICATION], REDSHEEP Magazine August, "Copper Odyssey Chapter 2"
[PUBLICATION], REDSHEEP Magazine June, "Copper Odyssey Chapter 1"
[EVENT], "ZINE NOT DEAD", June 2024
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine May 2024, "Dog's Girlfriend"
[SOLO SHOW], "Dimo's Pizza Artist of the Quarter", April 2024
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine April 2024, "Wacky's Knife Kit"
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine March 2024, "Hard Candy"
[EVENT READING], "ZINE NOT DEAD FUNDRAISER FEST", REDMAN, March 2024
[PUBLICATION], "ROOTS", Pink Slip Zine February 2024
[GROUP SHOW], "GRADUATE SHOW ONE", February 2024

2023

[SOLO SHOW], "SCHOOLBOTS", Green Exchange, Chicago, IL
[ART + BOOK FAIR], Poster Design and Workshop, Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago, IL
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine December 2023, "Gift Pixie's Holiday" https://fnewsmagazine.com/2023/11/copper-odyssey-gift-pixie-visits-the-printmedia-studio/
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine November 2023, "Broken Glass" https://fnewsmagazine.com/2023/10/copper-odyssey-broken-glass/
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine October 2023, "Printmaking Monsters" https://fnewsmagazine.com/2023/09/printmaking-monsters-activity/
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine September 2023, "Robo-Monitor" https://fnewsmagazine.com/2023/08/a-monitors-function/
[SORRY KHARY] Album Cover, LIFE IS WEIRD, Cover Artwork
[MANWOLVES] Merchandising, Cover Artwork
[ZINE COOP 2023] HONG KONG ZINE FEST ONLINE, London
[SHOWING]"BAD EGG SHOW", Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Chicago, IL
[SOLO SHOW] "FRIENDLY CHAMBER", Workshop 4200, Chicago, IL
[GROUP SHOW] "Conscious Containment on Quartz", Color Club, Chicago, IL
[SHOWING] Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Festival Day Neighborhood Collective Opening
[EXCHANGE] Louisiana State University Print Exchange, Gallery Showing, "Fabrizia"
[GALLERY], 280 Columbus, "Homefigure Variant 2"
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine May 2023, "Fatcat Visits the Print Studio"
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine March 2023, "80 Grit Beach"
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine February 2023, "Look At My Eggs"
[PUBLICATION], fNews Magazine January 2023, "How To Be The Strongest"
[SHOWING]Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Festival Display
[ADWORLD] Promo Hero Banner

2022

[NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY] PORTFOLIO REVIEWER, Chicago, IL
[ART BOOK FAIR] PRINT FAIR, Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL
[GRABADOLANDIA] PRINT FAIR, Attendance, Chicago, IL
[HOUSE SHOW], GROUP SHOW, Chicago, IL
[MANWOLVES] COVER ART, "Slipping On Ice Moving Boxes"
[MANWOLVES] COVER ART, "Char"
[101 SHOW] GROUP SHOW, Base Space, Chicago, IL
[STRANGEST.IO] COLLABORATION, COPPER ODYSSEY, Marketing Assets + Product Delivery
[SORRY KHARY] COVER ART, "This is Weird" Vinyl Back
[SORRY KHARY] MERCHANDISE ART, "Pufferfish"
[BEVERLY ARTS CENTER 45th EXHIBIT] GROUP SHOW, Chicago, IL
[ZINE COOP 2022] HONG KONG ZINE FEST EXHIBITION, Zine Coop, Hong Kong, China
[SPUDNIK PRESS] FELLOWSHIP, Chicago, IL
[SPUDNIK PRESS] GROUP SHOW, "Just the Essentials", Chicago, IL
[MANWOLVES] COVER ART, "Turkish Coffee"

2021

[BODY MOTION LABEL] COVER ART, "NPC LOVE"
[PAPER MALL] GAME, Art + Development + Concept. Itch.io Release
[COPPER ODYSSEY] GAME, Art + Development + Concept. Steam & Itch.io Release
[PAPER AND CLAY] GROUP SHOW, Senior Printmaking Exhibition
[MANWOLVES] COMIC, "Sleeping In"
[OTHER ART FAIR] SAATCHI EXPO ART FAIR, Chicago, IL
[SORRY KHARY] COVER ART, "Sakura"
[SORRY KHARY] COVER ART, "This is Weird"
[SORRY KHARY] COVER ART, "Planet Earth"
[SOUTH SIDE WEEKLY] EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION, May 1. Chicago, IL
[SOUTH SIDE WEEKLY] EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION, June 29. Chicago, IL
[ZINE COOP 2021] HONG KONG ZINE FEST EXHIBITION, Zine Coop, Hong Kong, China

2020

[SCHOLARSHIP EXHIBITION] GROUP SHOW, Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
[SLAPS! x YCA] GROUP SHOW, Young Chicago Authors Center, Chicago, IL
[ITALIA EXHIBITION] GROUP SHOW, Rhode Island School of Design, Palazzo Cenci, Rome, Italy
[PROJECT OPEN DOOR] GROUP SHOW, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
[ARTHUR] COVER ART(S), "Hair of the Dog", in Collaboration with Braulio Amado
[RED BULL] Story Illustrations, Promo
[MANWOLVES] COVER ART, "Internet Child", 3 Picture Series

2019

[THE FICKLE SUN], Frazier Terrace
[OTHER ART FAIR 2019], Mana Contemporary Gallery, Chicago, IL
[SMEAR EXHIBITION], Design Center Gallery, Providence, RI
[GHOST POP UP], Frazier Terrace, Providence, RI

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