Ayo Adebayo is a Nigerian-American comic artist and illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is passionate about visual storytelling and uses comedic strip comics and graphic novel-focused page comics to bring stories to life. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Sequential art.
SKILLS
Creative: Illustration, Animation, Scriptwriting, Comic Production, Visual Storytelling
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio EX, Procreate
Additional: Project Tracking (Excel), Editing, Formatting for Print & Digital Publishing
EXPERIENCE
Najgraphics, Douglasville GA - Intern
August 2021 - May 2022
Independent Comic Creator / Cartoonist
Self-Employed | 2021- Present
Created 200+ comic strips and 3 mini comics for middle-grade audiences across comedic and narrative formats
Managed full comic production pipeline (scriptwriting, penciling, inking, coloring, lettering) from concept to publication
Published work on Instagram and Webtoon, building an audience of 1,700+ followers
Maintained consistent production timelines, including daily updates and ~3-month project cycles
Handled formatting, uploading, and promotion; revised work based on feedback to improve storytelling and engagement
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Fine Arts March 2026
Major: Sequential Art
Cumulative GPA: 3.5; cum laude
South Gwinnett High School, Snellville, GA
High School Diploma May 2018
AWARDS
Adobe Certified Professional — Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop
February 2022
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