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Q: Introduce yourself!
⭐️ Hi, I'm Vanessa, also go by Nessa! I'm a ghanaian-American artist currently working freelance in the animation industry as a background artist! I'm also a recent RISD illustration grad from the class of 2021!

[example of her work]

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2021-11-10

Madonna and Child with Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine, c. 1525.

Just look at Barbara's book.

(RISD Museum)

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2021-10-14

Hi ! my name’s Sadie, and I’m a character designer and vis dev artist looking for my next job :D I love color and funky critters!
🐛 https://t.co/5c03qGp0nD
⭐️ sshipton.risd.edu

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2021-10-13

Cornelis de Vos
Portrait of a Young Girl, ca. 1633-1635

(RISD Museum)

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2021-10-13

Hello  ! I’m Shyaoman and I’m a senior at RISD. Interested in background art and visual development for animation. Currently a recruiting intern at Titmouse.

⭐️https://t.co/a0DfJFAYGW
⭐️https://t.co/5nWXPjgBMi
⭐️ szhang02.edu

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2021-10-12

Not-a-RISD-Quickie Comic, but kind of filling in the slot for this week is the 4-part story assignment for my comics class haha.

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2021-09-18

What happens when two risd students draw as many Nickelodeon characters as they can fit on one canvas? This… apparently. are really excited for Nickelodeon All Star Brawl if you couldn’t tell.

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2021-09-15

"Queen"
A big thank you to
for letting me paint her image.

For pricing & info on contact Jay Luiz at blu Egg Interiors Gallery, Fort Lauderdale 508-680-6218.

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2021-07-24

Hello ! my names Sadie and i'm a recent grad looking for work in animation✨ interested in visual development, character design, and bg paint! you check out more of my work on my portfolio-- Thank you! :)

🌟 https://t.co/5c03qGp0nD
💌 sshipton.risd.edu

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2021-07-14

Hi! I'm Sadie, and I'm a recent RISD grad who's officially LOOKIN FOR WORK✨ I'm interested in visual development and character design for animation :) shoot me an email for work inquiries!
💌 sshipton.risd.edu
🐛 https://t.co/5c03qGp0nD

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2021-07-07

aaaahhh omigod they would pair well with my little orca dude from ye olde risd days

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2021-06-22

They are asking for a meme that makes us say “this is so risd”

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2021-05-04

Howdy !🌟 I'm Sadie, and in June I'll be graduating from risd. I'm interested in visdev and bg work for animation, and am on the look out for jobs/internships after graduation :)
🐛https://t.co/Y4JDcDuPig
💌 sshipton.edu

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2021-04-14

Hi!
I’m Nessa, I’m an illustration senior @ Risd. I love bgs and vibrant colors!
☀️ https://t.co/0uW902qIJ5
✨https://t.co/EUizo3784M
⭐️vtwenebo.edu

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2021-03-30

Four seniors in Illustration look back on how RISD has impacted their creative practices as they look forward to the future: https://t.co/QdRhyxzZVC

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2021-03-25

It’d be an honor! I’m working on a giant isopod scan someone at RISD gave me. I’m still tweaking materials. Maybe it’s too weird, but it is an iconic Japanese fave, dago kumushi?

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2021-03-22

Some finished assets and fake ads I drew for our game about internet safety at brown/risd game dev club. I really dig the pixel style we’re going for with the ads.

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2021-03-04

Hi there, I'd love to work with you! 😊
Contact: Lxie.Risd.edu
Art Portfolio: https://t.co/ZwyhwXBmfn

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2021-02-27

Hi I’m Maggie. I’m a poc illustrator who explores contemplative fantasy work. I believe people need some wonder in their lives.
Here’s my portfolio:
https://t.co/7DUCVqRyGo
and where to reach me: mtseng01.risd.edu

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2021-02-26