About
Genderfluid | 30+ | Capricorn | he/she/they
I’m Boltedfruit and I write and draw stuff for my hyperfixations. I have two cats, a snake and a gecko. I used to make comics for a piddly living and have gone through several career phases. Art is a side hustle these days.
I’ve been experimenting with artist-subscription platforms for a decade now, but this is my first attempt at running my own, so please let me know if you run into any issues.
Experience
Freelance Artist
Remote | 2011 - Present
Software:
- Clip Studio Paint
- Adobe: Photoshop. Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro
Worked with clients to achieve custom and desired designs. Infrequently worked on resume design, app design, and comic pitches.
Favorite Things to Work On:
- Character Design
- Frontend UI (User Interface)
- Comics
Freelance User Interface Designer
Remote | 2023-2024
Software:
- Adobe: XD
- Figma
- Balsamiq
- UserTesting
Gig work providing app and website frontend design. Heavy emphasis on visual design and creating cohesive brand kits.
Favorite Things to Work On:
- Making interfaces look pretty
- Brand Kit Design
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
Filthy Figments Comic Artist
Remote | 2014 - 2022
Software:
- Adobe: Photoshop
Created NSFW romance comics from scripting to final submission. Featured comic published in the erotic food recipe comic anthology Food Porn.
Favorite Things to Work On:
- Thumbnails
- Lettering
- Sketching
Education
CareerFoundry
Remote | 2023
Certificate in UI Design
Mostly UI with some UX design. Live mentoring and feedback on projects was helpful. I would consider going here again for another certificate.
Software:
- Adobe: XD
- Figma
- Balsamiq
- UserTesting
Art Institute of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA | 2016-2018
Bachelor of Art in Game Design and Animation
I dropped out shortly before the entire AI school franchise shut down. Don’t go to art school unless you have extra money to do so. I learned nothing there that couldn’t be learned on Youtube and cheaper certification courses online.
Software:
- Adobe: Photoshop
- Autodesk
- Blender
Anthologies
Somewhere in Time: a Steddie Museum Showcase Zine
Steddie Classic Art Zine | 2025
Contributing Artist
Steddie Museum Showcase tells a story of Steve and Eddie finding each other again and again through recreations of classic art. Contributed an illustration based on Wedded by Frederic Leghton. All proceeds donated to The Campaign for Southern Equality.
At Dawn: A Thorki Zine
Fandom | 2019
Contributing Artist
At Dawn is a printed work containing both fanart and fanfiction that explores the relationship between Thor and Loki, be it a romantic or platonic interpretation, and anything and everything in between. Contributed an Illustration. All proceeds donated to the Australian Childhood Foundation.
Built On Strange Ground
Peppermint Monster Press | 2018
Contributing Comic Artist
True stories about cursed locations, haunted towns, eccentric neighbors and local lore. Contributed a comic about my experience with my grandmother who had dementia.
Tongue in Cheek: A Thorki Anthology
Fandom | 2018
Contributing Artist
An anthology collecting 100 pages of art and fic about Thor/Loki centered around one seemingly obvious kink – rimming. Contributed an illustration and physical prints. All proceeds donated to charity.
Our Hearts Still Beat:
Margins Publishing | 2016
Contributing Artist
A zine organized to benefit the Orlando queer community following the 2016 tragedy at Pulse, a gay bar in Orlando, FL. Contributed an illustration. All proceeds donated to The Center in Orlando.
Dates! An Anthology of Queer Historical Fiction V.1
Margins Publishing | 2015-2016
Contributing Comic Artist
Contributed WLW comic basic on two women in love during the Viking era. Also contributed commissions to certain tiers.
Food Porn: A Recipe for Pure Delight
Filthy Figments | 2016
Contributing Comic Artist
Contributed a MLM comic based around a Swedish recipe.
