Animation and narrative art have been driving forces in my life as a self-published comic artist and cartoon lover. I graduated in 2020 in environmental sciences but I've been drawing and illustrating my entire life. I took foundational courses in high school through a conservatory program and minored in drawing at USC Roski. I'm currently taking classes at Brainstorm School as I develop my portfolio and seek out networking opportunities. I've previously worked on prop and background designs for student films and as a design generalist for a small game developer in professional environments. My goal is to get a foothold in the animation industry in visual development, prop, and background design. As I gain experience, I'm eager to learn and take every opportunity to better my art and networking skills. I'm extremely excited for this opportunity to hear from industry professionals through THU.