kaia Perez

digital drawing / press communications / website management / peer mentorship

Kaia Perez is an emerging visual artist from St. Paul, Minnesota, whose creative work spans both digital and traditional mediums, with a strong focus on digital art. She discovered her love of drawing around the age of ten, inspired by the animated shows she watched and the joy of creating her own original characters. Over the years, Kaia has continued to develop her artistic voice, finding new inspiration in the music she listens to and exploring ways to make her art a personal, expressive practice.

Kaia’s commitment to growth as an artist is reflected in her formal training, having completed summer courses at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). These classes included comic art and character design, both of which deepened her understanding of storytelling and visual development. Through her work, Kaia strives to share art that is true to herself—art that feels personal, reflective, and created first and foremost for her own enjoyment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Kaia Perez has specialized skills in digital drawing and visual art, with a particular focus on character design and concept development. Her training at MCAD provided her with foundational techniques in comic art and advanced character design, helping her bring original, expressive characters to life. She continues to refine her craft through consistent practice and creative exploration, demonstrating a clear dedication to growth as a contemporary visual artist.

SKILLS

  • digital drawing

  • Illustrator software applications

  • Procreate software applications

  • highly organized and detail focused

Teaching EXPERIENCE

  • peer mentor and intern at In Progress

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