Elvin Hernandez

Dr. Elvin Hernandez is an Associate Professor, Assistant Chair, and Assistant Coordinator of Sequential Arts in the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). He is actively involved in teaching sequential arts and art education internship courses, contributing to both academic leadership and curriculum development.

His educational background includes an M.F.A. in Sequential Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design and an Ed.D. in Higher Education from Argosy University. With over eighteen years of experience, he bridges academia and professional practice in visual arts.

• M.F.A. in Sequential Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design
• Ed.D. in Higher Education, Argosy University

Dr. Hernandez's research and creative interests focus on sequential art, illustration, comics, and art education. He is a practicing freelance artist with extensive industry experience in commercial illustration and storytelling, contributing to major entertainment properties and publishing educational resources for media artists.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his professional work reflects deep engagement with visual narrative techniques, background design, and pedagogy in art education.

Dr. Hernandez has presented on sequential art at major national events including San Diego Comic Con, Awesome Con, and Ocean City Comic Con, demonstrating his active role in promoting the field. He has collaborated with renowned organizations such as DC Entertainment, Marvel, Star Wars, Upper Deck, Topps, and Toys R’ Us.

He is the author and illustrator of the educational book Set The Action!, focused on background design for media artists, and has created independent works such as his comic Mundo Rudo! and the upcoming project Be Giant!. Originally from Puerto Rico, he is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, enriching his educational and cultural outreach.