I sell my original paintings, drawings, linocuts, stickers, and art prints. For painting and drawing commissions, please contact me directly.

I have cerebral palsy, epilepsy, ADHD, PMDD, endometriosis, POTS, and multiple other conditions that are difficult to deal with. I try to use my skills as an artist to convey the challenges of living with disabilities in a way that everyone can understand, regardless of their abilities. I attempt to transcend ability and demonstrate my personal experience in this art & disability blog. Check it out!

Working in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign & Photoshop, I offer many design services and over 8 years of experience. I assist my clients with logo design, branding, poster design, social media posts, print design, newsletters, stationary, photo illustration, and creative takes on product design! I’ve illustrated family photos, commissioned portraits, personalized pet portraits, drawn comic book art, line art, and everything in between. My personal design style is eclectic as I am always searching for new ways to communicate my creativity through multiple mediums and styles. I have experience in both fine art and corporate art services. If you like what you see, let’s work together — or buy my prints on my shop!

Design innovative, user-friendly websites for clients. Use design thinking to empathize and define the needs of both the user and stakeholders, ideate solutions, wireframe, prototype, test and implement the finalized solutions. When designing, consult on UX/UI requirements and accessibility best practices and standards. Create accessible design systems that can scale easily, are aesthetically pleasing, and embody the overall goals of the company. Client’s include Newman’s Own, Face First Films, Ask Dr. Lucky, and Connecticut Magazine. www.brianaraucci.com

Connecticut-based photographer specializing in portrait photography, concerts, weddings, family & events. Now booking weddings and elopements in CT. Available for photoshoots all over the US. I shoot film & digital, but I prefer film for its unique artistic look. With 15 years of experience plus a degree in photojournalism, my photography style is observatory, candid, and organic full of life. I have conducted personal documentaries. I also edit and restore photographs, as well as metadata to include necessary information. Featured on numerous newspaper covers and news websites.

Analyze objective and qualitative metrics for the center’s website. Create research surveys to gather feedback on users’ ease of use and satisfaction interfacing on WHRY’s website. Analyze survey responses and website analytics to examine high traffic web pages and determine reasons for certain pages outperforming others. Conduct user testing of the center’s site and implement changes based on research findings. Collaborate with programmers to build out new components. Work within the confines of the CMS to create accessible, intuitive designs. Enhance the user experience by creating seamless navigation.Manage the content and development of WHRY’s website. Use Google Analytics to identify trends and advance the centers communication plan, leading to a 45% increase in traffic to WHRY’s website. Ensure adherence to Yale University accessibility policies. Review trends in metrics to shape and inform future content development and find areas to streamline the flow of information. Lead visual design for all digital and print materials. Develop and produce concepts for video/photography. Explain scientific research through visual media. Developed and implemented a comprehensive, diversified Internet presence and social media strategy to advance WHRY’s mission, initiatives, and outreach to various audiences. Increased social media following by 29% and increased engagement by 162%. Provide technical assistance to all staff and council members. Plan, manage, host, record, and edit Zoom Webinars.

Work with record companies and PR firms to incorporate press releases into the website and conduct interviews. Write formal reviews on albums and live performances. Manage and maintain a digital presence through the website and social media.

ABC-Affiliated Television Station | Nexstar Media GroupCreate station graphics, ads, presentations and animations for different forms of media, including television, digital, social, and print. Work with producers to implement creative assets into the newscast. Schedule on-air promotions. Work with Marketing, Sales, and News staff on developing multi-platform initiatives to promote and market the station’s brands. Create presentations for Nexstar Media Group and their potential clients.Designed presentation for a $2 million sales pitch to Executive Auto Group proposing a collaboration in which News 8 would help EAG create a more consistent brand. Created the branding and logos for several aspects of the deal. Designed graphics that accompanied the presentation. Sales successfully sold the deal to EAG as a result.

Working in interactive media, focusing on multimedia production and UX/UI design. Responsibilities included: taking photo/video, wireframing/building web pages, creating graphics, and designing digital marketing content. Applied design theory to marketing campaigns and advanced techniques for crafting pixel-perfect solutions. Created graphics & designed layouts for websites, marketing campaigns, print ads, flyers, and email newsletters. Generated ideas and concepts for various marketing and advertising deliverables. Delivered digital marketing assets, resizes, and branded content. Collaborated with various teams and leadership on ideation and strategic decisions. Worked with web developers on various project deliverables. Worked independently in CMS adding alt text to improve SEO. Developed wireframes and UX/UI design in accordance with business and client objectives set forth by Account Managers Directors, Creative Directors, Designers, and Programmers. Worked in a professional environment and networked with department leaders and other creative professionals.

District Substitute Teacher in Guilford and Wallingford, CT.Grades Pre-K - 12.Previously permanent building substitute at Melissa Jones Elementary School, Guilford, CT.

• Provided superior customer service • Communicated with customers to ensure they had a pleasurable experience, were educated on current and available products, and answered any questions• Managed and maintained displays and stocking of products• Contacted sellers about current inventory • Documented and managed stock arrivals and outgoing shipments to sister store• Support daily activities including opening and closing• Served as cahier

• Travel along the CT shoreline photographing and documenting events • Edit the photographs, as well as the metadata, to include commentary information as well as keywords • Featured on numerous newspaper covers as well as the home page for zip06.com

• Front of the house worker providing assistance cleaning and restocking school cafeteria• Support daily activities including opening and closing the main cafeteria as well other satellite locations on campus as required• Serve students and guests dessert as needed

• Provided excellent customer service and served as a cashier