About Olivia

When people ask me how long I have been drawing,I tell them,I can’t ever remember not drawing.My earliest memories I always have crayons in my hand ,a Disney movie playing and a scribble of a face on paper or a coloring book.I can tell you that at a very young age ,Disney characters inspired me to Draw.

I am currently going into my first year high school.I am applying for admission to an Art Academy program.If I am fortunate enough to be able to follow my desires I will continue to College and pursue a career in Character Design for a Game or Commercial studio.I just know I want to spend my life being a creative.

I am intrigued with the blank page and empty thought.This is where anything is possible in a character.Sometimes influences are cultural and influenced from a far away land.Then there are simple inspirations of someone walking infront of me.I don’t know where the initial spark will come from, but I know the  development will always be layered.I imagine everything about them and what they have experienced.What kind of family and friends they have.Do they like cats or dogs?Do they eat meat,vegetarian,or vegan?Do they drive or take the bus?These are all layers that mold them and give them life and personality.These layers are the texture  of their skin and the shape of their eyes.The characters back story is everything.

The only thing I love more than drawing is technology.I love drawing in Virtual Reality and have skills in coding and as a gamer.I can see myself bringing new ideas and technologies to the digital art world.I have played on a national champion esports team for Minecraft and I have learned the value of teamwork.I think my experience as a gamer gives me a special insight to the character’s traits that reach you and stay with you.It’s not always about the complexity and drama of your character your designing.Sometimes it’s the simplicity that captures your heart.I hope to understand the appropriate times as I grow and study my craft.