LA Artist & Entrepreneur Inspires Next Generation of Creatives

• Tianna Duong is a multidisciplinary artist and concept designer currently living and working in the Los Angeles area
• Applies to animation, game development, and digital media
• It shows that art can be used for expression and for earning money

Tianna Duong is an accomplished artist, concept designer, and creative entrepreneur based out of Los Angeles. She has been recognized for her innovative approach to combining art and business.

As a trailblazer who continues to shape the future for artists, Tianna has earned an Associate’s degree in Animation, Bachelor of Art in Studio Art and Ethnic Studies from California State University Fullerton.

Utilizing her experience in animation, game design, and digital media, she demonstrates that art is not only a way of expressing oneself but can also provide an income stream.

Tianna's current work includes an esports marketing trainee at Gen. G (an international esports company located in Seoul).

While working there, she applies her visual communication talent along with brand development techniques to communicate digitally with others worldwide.

With her strong cultural relevance and focus on empathetic and relevant design thinking, Tianna's work connects back to the concept of creative expression.

With over six years of experience in illustration and animation, Tyana has an extensive portfolio that showcases her ability to create characters through visual storytelling techniques.

Projects Tyana was involved with include Echoes of the Blue Abyss and Inner States that include topics related to environmental awareness, mental health, and identity.

She has experience using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and 2D and 3D Animation and has the skills to work in a rapidly evolving digital art industry. She hopes to one day become a splash artist for Riot Games, create narrative-driven games, and create a brand that focuses on creativity and storytelling.

For young artists, Tianna emphasizes the need for diverse viewpoints, exploratory work, and networking as one hone their skill sets as artists as well as entrepreneurs.

She discusses the value of sustainability as an artist, pointing out that new technologies have made the world a smaller place for artists who work in multiple disciplines.