UPDATED 8/22/2025 ////////////////////
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About Me.
Hi there! I’m currently interning with Maven Youth as a Youth Lead. Part-time Game Developer/Designer! I specialize in character illustration with an interest in game development. I pride myself on applying my abilities to many projects including narrative, art, and game projects.
My style can be dark and moody or colorful and fun, easily adapting to different genres according to my employer's preference. I've worked on diverse projects, including game design, branding materials, and hand-drawn illustrations.
Please enjoy the rest of my portfolio!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. About Me
II. Traditional Illustration
III. Digital Illustration
IIII. Personal Projects
V. Experience
Traditional Illustration Work
Mainly consisting of Ink, Charcoal, and Watercolor, this section contains my most standout pieces. These works strong focus on storytelling in relation to my cultural identity.
Digital Illustration Work
Cute and colorful, here are some of the prints that I vend art fairs along with private commissions focused on character work.
Personal Projects
A variety of personal endeavors including but not limited to art collabrorations and game design.
MY ROLE
As a story and art development lead, my team made a game in only 4 days, placing 494 / 9,607 Entries!
I did the character, and sprite designs along with the color schemes, assisting in narrative and overall development.
- 8 Character Designs
- 8 Animated Sprites
- Map Overlay
- 30+ Furniture Assets.
SYNOPSIS
It's your first day at your new office job, and you're completely out of the loop. That’s right, you were put in charge of the presentation since the last person quit 5 minutes ago. Talk to your coworkers and figure out what the hell is going on before the meeting with the big boss! “Three minutes until the presentation... Let’s see how I BS my way through this...”
Experience
Some of my most recent job experiences have been very fulfilling. For the raw info, you can click on my resume OR my LinkedIn profile.
Education
2024-Present
B.F.A. Illustration
Montclair State Uni
Studying the principles of design with a focus on storytelling and narrative.
GPA: 3.83
Awards: Dean’s List, Presidential Scholars Program
Extracurriculars: Montclair Art Society Treasurer | Live in Living Color Collective
Work
2022-Present
Youth Lead | Intern
Maven Youth
- Co-lead a two-week camp of 30 students, coordinating 5 tech company visits (LinkedIn, Cigna Group, Adobe, etc) and teaching Art, UI design, app development, and game development curriculum.
- Reviewed 15 student-made games for user-friendly game design with debugging support.
- Design and implement lesson plan principles of 2D graphics in collaboration with Adobe and Electronic Arts.
- Mentor and supervise children and young adults through their game development coursework creating a positive learning environment.
- Develop communication, time management, and conflict management skills while in leadership.
2020-Present
Freelance Illustrator| Product Vendor
Creating character designs and physical illustrations art private clients, mediums included but not limited to:
- 2D/3D graphics
- Watercolor
- Ink
- Acrylic on canvas
I independently vend at art fairs and events, selling prints of my personal work, on campus and off campus:
- Moccafest 2023
- Montclair Zine Fest Spring 2025
- MSU Creator Market Place