Today we’d like to introduce you to Taya Person.
Hi Taya, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m a Minnesota-born illustrator and visual designer currently residing in Savannah, Georgia. Growing up, you would never find me without a pencil, tennis racket, or cello bow in my hand. No matter what I was doing, my creative side never hesitated to shine through. After earning my B.F.A in illustration with a minor in graphic design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, my passion for visual storytelling only deepened. Through my studies and travels, I’ve found a love for collaborating with other creatives and challenging the rules of design to reach new limits and possibilities. I aspire to continue exploring and pushing the agenda of illustration and design by adding visual interest to otherwise uninteresting things.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Being as passionate about art and design as I am inevitably comes with highs and lows. I’m grateful to have had a supportive family to encourage my endeavors and help me through the tough ones. For me and the rest of the world, COVID-19 was difficult to navigate. It was challenging to stay motivated, especially when taking life-drawing classes online. After that time of isolation, I was eager and grateful to return to Savannah and rejoin the creative culture here.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I like to consider myself both an illustrator with a love for design and a designer with a love for illustration. Traditional drawing is at the core of everything I do, and from there, I like to finish in the digital space. Most of my work is very stylized and graphic. I love limiting my colors and exaggerating my shapes.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out.
I’ve always been excited to learn, and I think that drive helps broaden your mind, especially when starting. One thing I wish I had taken more seriously is drawing without a purpose. Developing a solid drawing ability is the backbone of everything we do. It’s important that once you start, you never stop. Additionally, drawing from the imagination has helped grow my creativity. To me, practicing ideation can be just as impactful as drawing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tayaperson.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayaperson/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayaperson/
Image Credits
Taya Person
