Hey,
I’m Ryan Valhuerdi hint RyVal. I’ve been an artist my whole life, drawing since I can remember. I picked up a camera for the first time in middle school which is also where I started learning digital editing.
Since then I received a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Letters at Portland State University; focusing my studies in graphic design, art history, and writing. My studies in graphic design showed me design is all about combining emphasizing function while creating something appealing. I studied art history because I’m a firm believer that to know the trends of the future you must look at those of the past. Finally, my studies in writing have taught me how to effectively communicate your message in any form you need.
Currently, I'm based in Illinois, just outside of Chicago, continuing to grow and create in this digital art form I grew up with.