Laura Nhep is an artist and animator from Danbury, Connecticut. From a young age she always had a passion for drawing and creating art. Starting her creative journey as a traditional artist, she mainly worked with pencil, ink, and watercolors. While still creating art in traditional mediums, she also learned and adapted to working in digital software’s such as Photoshop and After Effects to create motion graphics and digital animations. Currently, Laura is a Digital Media and Design student at the University of Connecticut, concentrating in Motion Design & Animation. She hopes to find a job in the industry that fuels her creativity and passion for visual storytelling.