Aaron Porter

Aaron Porter is a graphic artist and illustrator. Originally from Chicago, he graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Scientific Illustration and later earned a MFA in painting from the University of Miami. Aaron worked many years as a staff artist at several mid to large newspapers including 8 years at Journal News in White Plains which is what brought him to the area. Just prior to the move to New York, he worked as an assistant junior high school English teacher in Japan for 3 years. Since 2010 he has taught Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as 2D animation, photography and digital painting at Bronx Community College and Westchester Community College. He teaches adults, teens, and children. He also works as a freelance graphic artist.