
A R A K E V A K I A N

Ara Kevakian is a multifaceted creative professional living at the
intersection of entertainment, illustration, design, and digital innovation.
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With a passion for storytelling that spans film, music, and visual art, Ara brings ideas
to life through bold design, strategic marketing, and compelling content. Blending traditional artistry with cutting-edge AI tools, he creates work that not only looks
great—but connects, engages, and leaves a lasting impression.
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Ara’s foundation is rooted in strong artistic principles, enhanced by years of hands-on experience in branding, digital media, and content creation. His skillset spans Adobe Creative Suite, video production, social media strategy, AI tools, and marketing platforms—allowing him to adapt and innovate in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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Beyond his professional roles, Ara is the founder of IMAGN8, his creative brand and portfolio platform, where he delivers design, marketing, and content solutions for a wide range of clients. His experience stretches across industries—from record labels and talent agencies to digital media firms—giving him a versatile edge in both creative execution and strategic thinking.
Outside of work, Ara’s creativity doesn’t stop. He runs Reels2Riffs, a YouTube channel dedicated to movie and music reviews, and contributes original artwork and music projects, including album releases with his band. Whether he’s designing, filming, writing, or reviewing, his love for storytelling remains at the core of everything he does.
Driven, adaptable, & creating—Ara isn’t just building a career; he’s crafting a legacy.
EDUCATION
2021 - Butch Hartman Art Academy - Certificate (Character Design, Illustration, Graphic Design)
2018-2020 - CSUN - Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Illustration (Character Design, Graphic Design, Animation)​​
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2015-2018 - Pasadena City College - Associate’s Degree in Illustration (Character Design, Graphic Design, Animation)​​
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​​AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2024 - Handed a personalized artwork to George Lynch, legendary guitarist of the 80's hard rock band Dokken, backstage on the last show of the band's 2024 tour.
2018 - Handed a personalized artwork to Don Dokken, iconic frontman of the 80's hard rock band Dokken, backstage on the last show of the band's 2018 tour.
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2016-2017 - Burbank Arts For All contest – sold 5 original art pieces ($40 each)
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2015 - Senior Award for Excellence in Film Renderings, Calabasas High
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2014 - Illustrated posters for episodes of Calabasas High School TV Program (KYOTV)
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2007 - Young Artist Award for pastel illustration of Man walking dog (exhibited in Romania, NY Art Museum)​​
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