Hi! My name is Isabel Ried. Welcome to my website! I am a concept artist and illustrator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I studied illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where I discovered concept art and fell in love with the idea of merging my love for video games and immersive stories with my passion for art. I consider myself an environment artist but I love creating all aspects of concept art.

Art is a passion I’ve had my whole life, I remember dressing up as an artist for job day in kindergarten. As I grew up I felt obligated to pursue STEM but couldn’t see myself enjoying it. I have always been more visually inclined and grew up an avid reader. The draw of being able to tell stories visually was inescapable. I loved the idea of freedom, creativity, and a dynamic work environment. I am proud to say that I may have tried everything but can’t see myself doing anything but art. At the end of the day, there is this power in art. I want to be a part of creating that power and love in stories.

I am always pushing myself, my art, and my skills. I enjoy collaborating with others on ideas and projects. I feel like my best work comes from being able to collaborate and bounce ideas around. I also love learning new techniques, programs, and skills. I am Adobe Certified in both Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition to that I know Adobe After Effects, Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Fresco, Microsoft, and Google Suite.

When I’m not creating art you can find me crocheting, sewing, or playing video games. Some of my favorite games are Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (and Tears of the Kingdom), Persona 5, Valorant, Stray, AI: The Somnium Files, and more! (Always looking for recommendations :) ) I have found a lot of inspiration from traveling since my childhood along with being immersed in different stories whether it’s video games, books, or TV shows. I also love cats, sweaters, and bright colors!