Victo Ngai is a Chinese-American illustrator raised in Hong Kong. A RISD graduate, she has found success illustrating for a wide range of markets…

I have utilized a variety of traditional and digital media to complete personal and professional work. Here’s a list describing three media I would like to try out as a hobby.

As courses shifted to digital platforms like Zoom and Blackboard during the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided it was time to dive into a new medium. 

A common issue I faced as an art student was completing projects that didn’t resonate with me. Here, I will share how I found inspiration in the completion of “boring” projects.

Francisco Goya was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker

Burnout is something that I am all too familiar with, from my days as a student to now. Here, I will share how I deal with and prevent artistic and professional burnout.

During the summer of 2016, my family took a trip to Italy. We visited Florence, Sorrento, and Rome. For them, it was an exciting getaway; for me, it was the birth of my art school dreams. 

Meeting deadlines, multitasking, and flexibility are important attributes of any professional- especially in the creative field.

The foundation year at SCAD allowed me to improve tremendously through rigorous projects and studio class instruction. Here, I will share one of my favorite projects.

A logo is an identifying symbol utilized for brand identity and advertisement…

Since it was so difficult to pick five films for the last post, I decided to split this series into multiple parts.

At one point, I wanted to go into animation.

Not every person needs to pursue a degree to become a good artist. With the internet, it is easier and cheaper to find tutorials online. But it was something I absolutely needed. 

Three children’s books that inspired me to pursue this career path…

This year marked a turning point in my life. As a 2023 college graduate, I spent the first year after graduation applying for jobs and updating my portfolio with little response.