Nala J. Wu
Nala J. Wu
Concept Artist & Illustrator
Acton, MA, United States

About

Hello! My name is Nala Jaedyn Wu, and I am a proud queer trans illustrator of color currently doing freelance illustration in the TTRPG industry. I specialize in fantasy illustration, character design, conceptual fashion design, and worldbuilding!

Through my work, I aim to advocate for diversity in order to increase the positive and meaningful representation of minority groups in all media. While my interests vary greatly, I believe this brings a unique perspective to all the projects I work on, no matter what industry. Besides art, I also love creative writing, voice acting, and playing TTRPGs!

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Skills

Character DesignConcept ArtActingVoice ActingWritingWorld BuildingPaintingPortraitureTraditional ArtDigital PaintingFashion illustrationEnvironment DesignIllustrationVisual DevelopmentFashion DesignCostume DesignLife DrawingArt Direction

Software proficiency

Procreate
Procreate
Photoshop
Photoshop
InDesign
InDesign
Illustrator
Illustrator
After Effects
After Effects
Acrobat
Acrobat
forger
forger
Discord
Discord
Affinity Publisher
Affinity Publisher

Productions

  • Apocalypse keys cover
    • Book
      Apocalypse Keys
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Interior Illustrator
    • Company
      Evil Hat Productions
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    • Book
      Uncaged: Goddesses
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Interior Illustrator
    • Company
      Uncaged Anthology
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    • Book
      Coyote & Crow: the Roleplaying Game
    • Year
      2021
    • Role
      Interior Illustrator
    • Company
      Coyote & Crow
  • Rev cover web
    • Book
      Unbreakable Revolution
    • Year
      2021
    • Role
      Interior Illustrator
    • Company
      Unbreakable Publishers
  • Untitled artwork 61
    • Book
      The BOLT RPG Engine
    • Year
      2020
    • Role
      Featured Artist
    • Company
      Ajey Pandey (Creator)

Experience

  • Art Director at Games Unbound
    United States of America
    April 2022 - Present

    Art Director for an upcoming 3rd party D&D Supplement that was successfully crowdfunded this July! Hired a team of 12 artists from ~300 applicants. Serves as a liaison between project leads, writers, sensitivity consultants, and artists. Creates and curates a visual identity for the supplement's artwork.

  • Freelance Artist at Self - Employed
    Massachusetts, United States of America
    September 2017 - Present

    I've been doing Freelance Illustration since 2017. Many of my clients are private individuals looking for commissions, but I'm also doing work in the indie TTRPG industry on various projects!

  • Concept Artist at Lost Outpost Studios LLC
    Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
    July 2020 - August 2020

    Hired to create character & costume designs for an Unannounced Video Game Title.