Voice

I've found over the past few years that my artistic voice is constantly changing and adapting as I develop new skills and am exposed to new sources of art and media. If anything, my voice has become less stable since I've come to Ringling, because the range of work that I complete is much wider than what I had limited myself to prior to this experience. What I can say about my voice however, is that I gravitate away from reality and towards more fictional, fantasy works that allow for opportunities to introduce new worlds and create interesting stories. Storytelling is a key element of the computer animation major, and this aspect has led me to question everything I make with "what is the story behind this?". A lot of my work tends to lead towards fantasy and science fiction. It ranges from straight-up humor to very serious, and my work occasionally has darker undertones. There is a lot of flexibility and contrast in the type of characters I create and the worlds they inhabit. I don't want to limit myself, as I am still growing artistically and have not yet found a specific niche to fall into. The work that I complete for classes does not necessarily reflect my personal work, and vice versa. 

Overall, I'd like to say that my voice is one of fantastical worlds and unique characters that viewers can relate to in some way. I like to go beyond reality, and apply deeper meanings to my stories whenever possible.