About me

I was born in the wagon of a travelin' show. My Momma had to dance for the money they'd throw...hold on, that was someone else. Half-designer! Half-illustrator! Half-a-mind to admit it. Expertise in graphic design, layout, print materials, large and small projects. Worked as an Editorial Artist at The Orlando Sentinel doing breaking news graphics; WESH-TV (NBC affiliate) News Artist; WHERE Orlando Magazine designer; Universal Creative in Orlando, FL as a presentation designer (books and keynotes) for: Wizarding World of Harry Potter; Hogwarts; Shrek; The Simpsons; Fear Factor; Kong!; Sponge Bob and more. I've worked on countless reports about homelessness in Central Florida. I've also designed tiny projects like business cards and fliers. May seem small to you, but not to my clients. I love a challenge but I can't stand in a hammock. I've performed and written a TED Talk called "The Awe of Awesome" that was also part of their "Best of TED" for 2014 and I've performed and written two Pecha Kucha shows in Orlando. Written one-liners for Joan Rivers and Carol Leifer and have been performing comedy since the late 1800s. Thank you for your consideration, now on with the show!

here's some of my stuff

Self-project - Poster for myself celebrating the Earth.
Self-project -And a big fan of Dr. Fauci.
Self-project - Throwback to the 1950s-1960s public health posters.
Self-project.
Self-project, and for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. Celebrating the 100th year of women getting the right to vote in the U.S.
Poster submission to a contest.
Self-project - I did all the research, writing and illustrations.
Contest entries for Bucktown art festival in Chicago. Rules stated must include a goat because of the neighborhood's history.
Commissioned for the Orange County, FL Public Schools. Poster was printed and displayed in every school cafeteria.
Commissioned for the Orange County, FL Public Schools. Poster was printed and displayed in every school cafeteria.
Self-project -Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Everglades National Park, founded in 1947. I researched, wrote and illustrated this.
Poster commissioned for Pony Tale Films.
Submission for poster contest.
Commissioned by Polk County, FL. This is the front of the poster.
Commissioned by Polk County, FL. This is the back of the poster.
Commissioned by John Connon for his film "Puttering."
Show Poster - Commissioned by BACPAC for concert by Roger McGuinn of the Byrds.
Show Poster - Commissioned by BACPAC for concert by The Association.
Illustration for story by Dewey Chaffee.
Did you see it? I hope something like that never happens again.
Self-project - Orlando's most iconic park, Lake Eola. Illustration of our downtown park.
Poster submission for contest.
Poster submission for contest.
From the beginning, I designed and illustrated all the collateral for the GPFF for the first 10 years.
Program book and poster, collateral pieces and more.
Program book, poster and all collateral pieces.
Program book, poster, and all collateral pieces.
Program book, poster, and all collateral pieces.
Program book, poster and all collateral pieces.
Program book, poster and all collateral pieces.
Program book, poster and all collateral pieces.
Program book, poster and all collateral pieces.
GPFF poster for 2011.
Self-project - Illustration of the Florida Black Bear.
Self-project - Poster illustration.
Commissioned to design and illustrate poster for show featuring an all-female comedian cast.

Editorial Projects

homelessness in jacksonville, fl

Art direction, graphic design and layout for Barbara Poppe & Associates for the city of Jacksonville, FL. A few page spreads and infographics from the book are shown. I've designed and layed out numerous reports for the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness too.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.
Worked with Barbara Poppe & Associates on this report. Art direction, graphics, layout.

southeast produce council & viva fresh expo

For many years I worked on the SEPC (Southeast Produce Council) and the Viva Fresh Expo collateral materials. Items included: brochures, 90+ page programs, conference pieces (banners, window clings, posters, signage, powerpoint presentations) and more. I worked with Heidi McIntyre and Full Tilt Marketing.
Program book cover.
Mockup of Bin that held trade media publications. I designed all the graphics throughout the expo. And made mockups to show client.
Mockup of Cell Phone Charging Station. I designed all the graphics throughout the expo.
Mockup of Napkins with show sponsors. I designed all the graphics throughout the expo.
Large chalkboard sign poster featuring sponsors and information. I designed all the collateral for the expo.
Mockups of the Registration Area banners and signage at check-in. I designed all the collateral for the expo.
Program brochure cover. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure inside spread. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure inside spread. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure inside spread. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure inside. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure cover. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure inside spread. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure spread. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure spread. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.
Program brochure. I designed all the collateral pieces for the conference.

"Where in the world are we?"

A report on Central Florida growth and what the future could look like. I did the art direction, graphics, layout and charts. This was a follow-up report to "How Shall We Grow?" which I also worked on.
Front cover of report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.
Report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.
Report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.
Report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.
Report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.
Report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.
Report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.
Report about the Central Florida 7-county area's growth and future. I designed and layed out all the graphics and charts.

league of women voters of orange county, florida

I've been a proud member of the LWVOC since 2015. I had the honor of designing the League's book on the history of the Orange County, Florida chapter. Author Ann Patton; editor Joy Wallace Dickinson; project manager History Chair Joan Erwin. 132 pages in hardback and softcover. Here are some page spreads and chapter openings.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.
Book Project for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, FL. I designed and illustrated the 132-pg. book.

INFOGRAPHICS

Self project and a gift to the LWVOC. Celebrating the 100th year of women getting the right to vote in the U.S.
Poster #1 of 4. Posters were hung in the Orange County, FL History Center as part of an exhibit about the League.
Poster #2 of 4. Posters were hung in the Orange County, FL History Center as part of an exhibit about the League.
Poster #3 of 4. Posters were hung in the Orange County, FL History Center as part of an exhibit about the League.
Poster #4 of 4. Posters were hung in the Orange County, FL History Center as part of an exhibit about the League.
Self-project. I did all the graphics and research.
Self-project. I did all the graphics and research.
Self-project. I did all the graphics and research.
Self-project. Infographic about the Everglades. I did all the graphics and research.
Infographic about Accounts Payable. Written by Brad Kuhn. Graphics and layout by Shargaa Illustration & Design.
Infographic illustrations and layout.
Infographic illustrations and layout.
Illustration for client.
Illustration and layout showing Polk County's future vision. Part of the "How Shall We Grow?"report I worked on.
Illustration and layout showing the Central Florida area's future vision. Part of the "How Shall We Grow?"report I worked on.
Infographic of a Wet Well Diagram for client.
Map illustration of the Wekiva Parkway. Book project by Dan Tracy.
Map infographic illustration I did for one of the many reports on homelessness in Central Florida.

LOGOS

I designed the logo, business cards, ice bag and truck/van mockups.
Logo I designed for Groveland Historical Museum in Lake County, FL.
Logo I designed for Groveland Historical Museum in Lake County, FL.
Concepts for TSAVO Cheetah Project.
Concept for I did A Lion for Justice project.
Logo I did for Scott Joseph and his website.
Logo and collateral I did for the Beacon Awards.
Logo concept I did for an online children's book website.
Logo illustration concepts I did for a "backyard chicken farmer."
I updated the logo and collateral for Carver H.S. reunion.

odds & ends

Illustrations for I made wallpaper and column graphics for one of the Disney cruise ships.
"How to turn conflict to peace" - Pencil illustration I did when I was an Editorial Artist at The Orlando Sentinel.
I illustrated some bookmarks marketed to students. Worked with Bill Henderson.
Logo for I made "Votes For All" - Celebrating 100 years of Women's Right To Vote. See the USA shape between their necks? Totally intentional!
I designed and illustrated "The Voter Tree" logo. If you look closely, you can see people's faces in the leaves.
T-shirt mockup of the logo I designed for"The Voter Tree." A tree-planting ceremony for the LWVOC.
Graphic I designed and illustrated for my client's fishing tournament. Graphic goes on T-shirts, towels and more.
Graphic I designed and illustrated for my client's fishing tournament. Graphic goes on T-shirts, towels and more.
Graphic I designed and illustrated for my client's fishing tournament. Graphic goes on T-shirts, towels and more.
Graphic I designed and illustrated for my client's fishing tournament. Graphic goes on T-shirts, towels and more.
  • "After working with Jill on my project, my skin cleared up, my crops are flourishing and I got straight A's."
    Anonymous
  • "Forget about the past, you can't change it. Forget about the future, you can't predict it. Forget about the present, I didn't get you one. Happy Birthday!"
    anonymous
  • "Don't you have something better to do… other than looking at this crap?"
    jill shargaa aka anonymous

contact me

This better be important...

Thank you! Now get back to work.

Error

Bad respond
Copyright © 2021 Network Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved.

We use cookies to enable essential functionality on our website, and analyze website traffic. By clicking Accept you consent to our use of cookies. Read about how we use cookies.

Your Cookie Settings

We use cookies to enable essential functionality on our website, and analyze website traffic. Read about how we use cookies.

Cookie Categories

Essential

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our websites. You cannot refuse these cookies without impacting how our websites function. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, as described under the heading "Managing cookies" in the Privacy and Cookies Policy.

Analytics

These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our websites are being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are.