Hello! I’m Rizz, a student artist and animator currently studying Animation and Visual Effects at Drexel University. Pursuing art since 2019, I enjoy working in a variety of mediums including pencil, acrylic paint, digital illustration, and 3D modeling. Most of my pieces are made in either Autodesk Maya, Photoshop, or Procreate.
I find the most of my inspiration from fantasy archetypes, fairy tales, tabletop roleplaying games, and nature. I adore shows like Bluey (2018), and The Dragon Prince (2018), movies like How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Nimona (2023), and Klaus (2019), and all Studio Ghibli productions. I am especially drawn to 2D animation and want to see a shift in the general public’s viewpoint of animation, recognizing it as a medium that is not solely for children.
Despite this, I also hope to develop and direct a children’s show in the future. Above all, I simply want to tell stories that inspire, comfort, and entertain.
While honing my technical skills in school, I am also currently the Co-Event Coordinator of Drexel’s Gender Minorities in Film club called Drexel Cat (Cinema And TV) Ladies, and was previously Chair of Activities of my high school’s chapter of the National Art Honors Society.
When not drawing, I’m either curled up with a fantasy novel, studying flower symbolism, or writing. I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland but currently reside in Philadelphia, PA while I pursue a degree. If you’d like to contact me, reach out at rizzcurtinart@gmail.com.
