Naya Rice
"Art is my method for expression. I dorked out on computers super young, and loved pretty pictures. No material was ever enough, I played with as much as I could get my hands on; computers, charcoal, paint, ink, wood, metal, plastics, clay, fire, dirt, wax, food, healing, but there is so much more!!"
Naya Rice
Design, to me, is an expression through the details of the spaces between the words. The colors, tones, font personalities, clarity, and simplicity are all unique aspects that make up the whole identity of an image. I like to be efficient, detailed, and happy as I create your masterpiece. Communication is key, and feedback is always appreciated.
~ I am currently booked till October 2010 for graphic and web projects. ~
Background
My love for art began before I can remember. Gratefully, my family always supported my loves, and so my growing love with graphics and computers were also nurtured in university, and I became a graphic designer in 2002. After 5 years of art in university exploring all the posible mediums, I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2004 at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, specialized in Mixed Media Sculpture and Sustainable Eco Design. In the meantime, I also trained as an acrobat and fire dancer, and within in a few months joined Fire Belly Productions as a tissue aerialist, fire dancer, and prop designer. Not long after, my spirit called me to Hawaii, where I met my love, and got married. Currently, I web and graphic design for clients as well as fire dance. I am also completing my Masters of Oriental Medicine, specializing in acupuncture and Chinese herbs. I will complete my masters in April 2011.
Skills:
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash CS3, HTML, CSS stylesheets, SEO, sound/video editing
- type speed: 70wpm
- artist, photographer, painter, wood work, metal work, silversmith, drawing, eco builder, fire dancer, aerialist
- healing arts: Usui Reiki, Kunlun practitioner, sound therapist, bodywork, yoga, ayurvedic nurition, and currently finishing my studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine