"Hi! I'm Vivian, and I was born and raised in Dallas, TX. I recently moved back from NYC, where I lived for 5 years, studying 2D animation and digital arts at Pratt Institute. I was one of the top students of my class, and had my senior 2D animated film be shown among the best of all the films created that year.

I'm really passionate about all forms of visual art, having learned to draw, paint, sculpt, knit, crochet, printmake, and create digital art for as long as I can remember. On the digital side, I'm an expert in using Adobe Creative Suite programs, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and likely any other digital art program you've come across.

I am adept in all things digital art and have led 2D animation workshops at my university, as well as tutored students in digital art. I've also previously been a manager and trainer, training many people to take on many different disciplines.

I also have a great amount of experience applying to art schools and developing a standout portfolio for the likes of RISD, Pratt, Parsons, SCAD, SAIC, etc.

These days, I enjoy learning about integrating coding and web design with digital art...and going to alt-rock concerts. I'd love to help, whether it be one-off portfolio advice, feedback on a specific artwork or animated film, or longer-term tutoring sessions on drawing basics, digital drawing, learning to animate traditionally, or whatever you dream of! I'm really excited to pass on my lifetime of knowledge doing visual arts, and I hope you get to love making art too! :)" less...