As the story seems to go for most, I started out drawing the characters off the backs of Disney VHS boxes with my grandmother at the age of 4.  I've recently graduated from the School of Visual Arts in May 2009 with a BFA in Illustration. Some of the teachers there have become mentors for me and have helped me to earn a student scholarship from the society of illustrators.  I look forward to careers in both Illustration and concept design.