Frida Velazquez

## About Frida Hello! My name is Frida and I am a professional character designer for film, animation, and cartoon. Since I was little, I was always drawing and creating my own stories in my head. Everything changed the first time I watched _Monsters Inc_. I asked my dad a very nine-year-old question: "Are those monsters real? How are they moving?" ## Discovering Animation My father explained that the monsters were not real—that people and artists were moving those characters in a computer-like space. They draw them first, then bring them onto the screen. I was completely enlightened. From that moment on, all I wanted to do was draw, create, and draw again. ## Education & Artistic Growth I never stopped drawing, and I eventually made it my career choice when I was accepted into California State University, Fullerton. There, I honed my skills and artistry through animation and design classes. Even after graduating, I continue learning and improving—because as artists, we are always growing. ## Teaching & Storytelling I can’t wait to hear your stories and help you bring your ideas to life through character design and visual storytelling.