Who is Mercedes Petrilla? Well, to sum it up, I’m a lady of simple pleasures. I have my head in the stars, but my heart's on Earth. I love hanging out with my friends, family, and my little dog Sunshine, volunteering/doing charity work, running and hiking trails, but most of all, I love drawing. I’ve been doing it ever since I could pick up a crayon and I plan on doing it until I can’t anymore!
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From the StartI was born and raised in Alaska and have always had an interest in the arts! I began my journey into the art world by drawing things I saw on TV, which grew into writing comic scripts, that evolved into writing/drawing my own stories and characters. As a kid, I hoped to one day become known for my art and inspire others on their own journey, just like I was with comics and cartoons.
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Where I Am NowI was pursuing the Media Arts & Animation program, but currently I am now completing my Associate's in Art at the College of Southern Nevada as The Art Institute of Seattle shut down in March 2019. Halfway through my program in Seattle, I fell in love with conceptualizing and illustrating characters and scenes (rather than just animating them) so I switched gears! Right now, I plan to work my way up in many fields so I can eventually become an Art Director! Hence dipping my toes in Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Painting, etcetera!
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