hi there.
i'm liv (she/her).
I'm an illustrator and designer based in grand rapids, michigan.
growing up, i was always outside. my dad works in conservation, and his passion for preserving the world around us influenced my values and dreams in ways that I would write a whole novel about. as i grew older, i found that while i'm no good at the science thing, i'm pretty good at the drawing thing! my path brought me to kendall college of art and design, where i received my bachelors of fine arts in illustration.
in my personal art, i hope to bring people closer to science, community, and our natural world through illustration and design. my work frequently uses fish as a symbol for the self, and utilizes whimsical styles and bold color choices to raise awareness for our local fisheries.
when i'm not drawing fish, i still stick close to my artistic background. i try everything i have experience working in marketing, instructional design, and creating branded designs & illustrations for a number of different corporate brands, non-profit organizations, and grassroots collectives.
when i'm not focused on my art, i love spending time outside, at the beach, at the gym, with my partner and friends, and with my bird, scout.