New Keepsake Studio Artist: Iman Zadrozny
Introducing Iman Zadrozny
Hallmark sat down (virtually) with their newest Keepsake artist to get to know her and they’d love for you to meet her, too!
Iman Zadrozny
Iman: “Art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I spent my younger years collecting the vibrant fall leaves in Watertown, MA. My first loves in art were pencil drawing, acrylic painting and collage. I learned digital art programs at a relatively young age, too. I have a bachelor of fine arts in illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design. I had so many great influences who helped shape me into the artist I am today. From teachers to my parents, friends and professors, they all helped me find my way.”
Iman: “I did an internship with Hallmark in the summer of 2021. I was so thankful to have Orville Wilson as a mentor. He’s such an amazing artist, and I learned so much.”
Iman: “When I got to Hallmark and saw that they really do value artists with a diverse skill set, I knew I’d found my place. I’m not just any one thing, I want to be everything -a digital artist; a traditional artist, a painter, a sculptor! It was so refreshing to find a place that not only accepts my path as an artist but encourages me to branch out in my skills. My position at Hallmark is unique-l’m an illustrator and a sculptor for both the Visual Studios and the Keepsake Studio, so it gives me a chance to work with so many amazing people who are passionate about their work.”
Iman: “My favorite so far was the one I made for Thor: Love and Thunder. I’m a big Marvel nerd, and Thor is one of my favorite characters, so getting to sculpt him made my inner child so happy. When the ornament came out, I went to my Hallmark store only to find it had sold out! After checking two more stores and online, I finally found one. The feeling of knowing how dearly my work was treasured by Keepsake fans out there was so moving.”
Baby’s 1st Christmas
Winnie the Pooh Collection
Iman: “One of the ornaments I have coming out is Baby’s First Christmas (at right). It was inspired by the Tigger stuffed animal I had as a child that I was obsessed with, so I wanted the ornament to be reminiscent of a soft hug.”
Iman: “I’m lucky to be able to work from my home in Orlando, FL. Hallmark has been so accommodating to make me feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. From weekly virtual sketching together to lunch hangouts, we’ve been doing our best to stay as close as we can. A big thank-you to everyone who has welcomed me into the Hallmark family!”
Iman’s designs
“Introducing Iman Zadrozny.” For Keeps 21 Winter 2022: 6.