My name is Valerie Torres, I’m a UNLV graphic design major interested in illustrations based on the ageless comic style. My first comic, Tiny Titans, introduced me to this modern yet diverse art style, and from then on I collected graphic novels from some of my favorite illustrators. A Californian at heart, I currently live in Las Vegas with my loving parents, enthusiastic older sister, Emily, and my rambunctious dog, Cutie. My journey began working at Crumbl Cookies as a baker making sweet treats, then moved on to become a sales associate at both my local Michael’s craft store and Daiso Japanese retail store. My employment combines both my passions for traditional arts and Japanese culture. After graduation, I plan to open a small cryptid sticker business with my best friend and continue my career journey into character design.