Hope is a "Jane-of-all-trades" when it comes to art—enjoying Digital media, India ink, and ceramic art! When she is not getting covered in clay or other media stuck on her clothes or hair, she enjoys reading Sci-fi fantasy or slice-of-life novels, playing video games like Persona 3, and crushing her friends in a few rounds of Super Mario Party, Also watching shows, movies such as Studio Ghibli movies and other fantastical slice of life stories to get inspired.
Now with her BA in Studio Art from CSU Channel Islands. She aspires to be a teacher/professor for future aspiring artists who are starting on their artistic journey.
"I believe art is at its best when the artist is passionate and shares a love for what they are doing within the artwork. Art is an extension of human expression, making art my tool to reach out to people I want to connect with and myself."
I am an illustrator focused on storytelling, creating character-driven work that explores connection, identity, and emotion. Working primarily through digital media, I draw inspiration from the stories and worlds that influence me, using art as a way to communicate ideas that are sometimes difficult to express through words alone.
While illustration is my main focus, I also explore other media such as printmaking and ceramics when experimenting with new ways to convey narrative and meaning. These practices continue to influence how I approach texture, form, and storytelling within my work.
My process often begins with a simple question: what is the intention behind this piece? Whether gathering inspiration from media or building from initial ideas, I develop each work through exploration before refining it into a cohesive visual “vibe.” I focus on the details that bring a piece to life- character design, expression, and the subtle ways figures interact with their environment.
I am currently developing an original story, Starlight inspired by my love of science fiction and fantasy. This project is deeply personal to me, from its characters to its world and lore, and it continues to shape my artistic voice. It is something I am excited to grow and share with others.
I believe art is a powerful form of human expression and connection. Through my work, I strive to create pieces that resonate with me while inviting others to find their own sense of meaning within them.
iPad Air with Apple Pencil Gen 2
Macbook Air
Procreate (App)
Waterproof India Ink
Himi Gouache
Cold press watercolor paper
Mix media paper
Prisma Color Pencil
Alcohol Markers
HB 6 Graphic Pencil