Portfolio
The Zana CD cover blends vibrant blue and pink against a bold black background, creating a striking visual that captures the spirit of indie pop and alternative music. Line-illustrated waves flow across the design, symbolizing rhythm, emotion, and movement. The minimal yet expressive style evokes a sense of dreamy rebellion—perfectly mirroring the genre’s blend of softness and edge. This cover offers a visual escape into sound, where color and line meet music’s emotional undercurrents.
The Zana CD cover is a visual reflection of the lyric: “There’s now a shade of blue blocking the rosy hue.” This line inspired the central motif—a fish-shaped form, crafted in vibrant blue and pink, swimming through hand-drawn wave lines on a deep black background. The fish represents emotional movement and transformation, navigating the tension between beauty and melancholy. The contrasting colors capture the fading warmth of a “rosy hue” overtaken by cooler tones, while the waves symbolize the constant flow of feeling and sound in indie pop and alternative music. The design merges lyricism with motion, creating a dreamy, introspective journey through sound and self.
“My Home May Be Far, But My Heart Lies Here” is a digital painting that evokes a poignant sense of loss and longing. The fading twilight sky, washed in soft purples and blues, sets the mood of quiet reflection. Birds drift across power lines like distant memories, while neon signs—DREAM, LOVE—glow faintly against darkened buildings, echoing a time now gone. With sketchy linework and dreamy lighting, the piece captures that bittersweet moment between holding on and letting go, where the heart remains anchored in places no longer within reach.
"The River Spirit" is a striking vector art book cover featuring the elegant silhouette of an African mermaid perched on a rock, gazing into the horizon. The background glows with a rich orange sunset gradient, evoking warmth and mystery. African-inspired patterns run along the book’s edges, framing the composition with cultural depth and symbolism. This cover captures the magic, serenity, and ancestral power of the river spirit’s world.
This baby shower invitation was designed with a warm, autumn-inspired theme, featuring rich fall colors against a striking black background. The watercolor style captures the fluidity and beauty of nature, showcasing trees, leaves, and pumpkins in soft, blended hues. The earthy tones of the leaves contrast beautifully with the deep black, evoking a cozy, seasonal ambiance perfect for a fall celebration. The delicate brushwork and organic feel of the design add a personalized, artistic touch to each invitation, making it a unique and memorable keepsake for the special event.
"Jendaiyo's Daughter" a ethereal digital painting, a mythical figure from a fallen fairy kingdom. The character floats above a mystical waterscape, her expression serene yet powerful. Her flowing midnight-blue hair, laced with cosmic light, evokes the swirling magic of ancient skies. She wears a shimmering dress that appears woven from stardust and petals, symbolizing both beauty and transience. The glowing, translucent wings edged in lavender light reflect her celestial heritage and connection to nature.
This album cover for "Escape" by Gorilla Sound Machine features a mesmerizing underwater scene anchored by two vibrant jellyfish—one pink, one blue—drifting through a deep, atmospheric backdrop. The pink and blue jellyfish represent duality and harmony, their delicate forms glowing with soft luminescence as they float in opposite directions. The fluid motion of their tentacles echoes the ambient, immersive sound of the track, evoking themes of freedom, mystery, and emotional release. Together, the imagery and color palette capture the ethereal, otherworldly tone of the song—a visual escape as powerful as the music itself.
A stunning take on self-expression, this one-of-a-kind skateboard self-portrait bursts with vibrant shades of pink and blue, contrasted boldly with deep black tones. The subject’s intense gaze and cosmic, flowing hair evoke power and pop-art confidence. The word “POP” emblazoned on her lips adds a playful twist, blending modern attitude with dreamlike color. The composition feels both electric and fluid—capturing the raw energy of street culture while celebrating individuality, femininity, and a fearless voice in motion.
For my redesign of "Ender's Game", I drew inspiration from retro video games, specifically the classic Space Invaders. I incorporated an old-fashioned video game console as a central motif, using bright pink for the console to evoke a sense of nostalgia and playfulness. The highlighted text boxes are colored blue to contrast with the bold pink and to emphasize key elements of the design. The overall aesthetic blends a futuristic, digital look with vintage gaming culture, creating a visually striking and dynamic reinterpretation of the book's themes of strategy, war, and technology.
These character development sketches explore the visual evolution of Jandaiyo’s daughter, capturing her strength, grace, and heritage through expressive poses and refined details. The accompanying color palette development focuses on ethereal tones—soft golds, deep blues, vibrant pinks, and cool tones—reflecting her royal lineage, connection to nature, and inner resilience. Each iteration builds on her identity, shaping a distinct visual voice that blends fantasy elegance with emotional depth.
This Nintendo vs. PlayStation ad features bold vector artwork inspired by classic Nintendo aesthetics. Using vibrant colors, playful green game pipes, and sharp, clean lines, the design captures the nostalgic energy of Nintendo’s signature style while playfully contrasting it with sleek, modern elements representing PlayStation. The composition highlights the friendly rivalry between the two gaming giants, blending retro charm with contemporary design in a visually dynamic and engaging way.
These stamp-style BC recycling logos were designed to promote environmental awareness with a bold, minimal aesthetic. Each logo incorporates clean lines and circular motion to represent sustainability and continuous reuse. The stamped texture gives the designs a raw, authentic feel, while the use of green tones emphasizes eco-conscious values. Simple yet impactful, the logos are ideal for packaging, outreach materials, and community initiatives focused on recycling on Bakersfield College campus.