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Biography

Hello! I am an effects artist in the beginning of her journey. My original background is in illustration and digital fabrication. I've always loved storytelling and inspired by how art and technology can come together to make the experience better for all. Although I am new to the VFX field, I love to learn and am always striving to improve myself and my skills!

Skills

Roles

  • Intermediate

Software

  • Mastery
  • Basic

Work Experience

2020 – Present day

Effects Artist

MCAP
Creating clouds and growth fracture effect with feedback from a collaborative team of other artists

2020 – Present day

Laser Lab Technician

ArtCenter College of Design
Assist students with using the laser cutters and the Kongsberg machine for their projects. Maintain the machines and the lab space, and enforce material safety

2018 – Present day

Character Designer

Freelance
Following a style guide provided by the director, designed both realistic and stylized characters for the short films, “ The Mother of All Flowers” (2019) & “Kanto: The Dryland Pirate”

2017 – Present day

Studio Subcommittee

SIGGRAPH
Project planning and running the Studio/Labs: the makerspace of SIGGRAPH

2020 – 2020

Visual Effects in Animation Mentee

WIA: Women in Animation
Mentorship under the visual effects supervisor to develop critical eyes to implement visual effects to fit the need of the story

2018 – 2019

Graphic Designer

Twintech Industry Inc.
Created custom packaging and prepared product photos for the company website using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Prototyped new product decoration using Trotec Speedy 360 Laser Cutter

Education

Present day

Rebelway

Houdini

Present day

CG Master Academy (CGMA)

Houdini

2013 – 2017

Bachelor of Arts

California State University Long Beach

Studio Art