Ethan Walker - Founder/CEO

Ethan Walker is the founder and CEO of ClipArte, a platform that provides free clipart images.

After completing his Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and Graphic Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Ethan focused on developing his skills in illustration, graphic design, and digital creativity. He has collaborated with various educational institutions, publishers, and online learning platforms to create visual content that is clear, engaging, and easy to understand.

Personal Information

  • Name: Ethan Walker

  • Year of Birth: 1991

  • Nationality: United States

Education & Certifications

  • Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and Graphic Design – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Illustration – Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

  • Certificate in Interaction Design and User Experience – Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

  • Participation in creative project management and leadership workshops at Stanford University

Career Goals

Short-term (1–3 years)

  • Expand ClipArte’s library to over 50,000 illustrations and add simple editing tools for easier user customization.

Mid-term (3–5 years)

  • Build an active community of users and contributing artists.

  • Organize workshops to help users get the most out of clipart in their creative and educational projects.

Long-term (5–10 years)

  • Establish ClipArte as a globally recognized free clipart platform, supporting education and creativity—especially in under-resourced areas.

Skills

Art & Design

  • Illustration and Graphic Design

  • Digital Creativity and Interactivity

  • User-Friendly UX/UI Design

Management & Leadership

  • Coordination and oversight of creative projects

  • Community building and online platform development

Communication

  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

  • Clear and effective communication with colleagues and partners

My works