Hi. It's Nezza ✦ I'm a reflective visual thinker and gentle visionary creating interdisciplinary visual experiences
I’m on a quiet quest to create visual worlds that invite pause in comfort, curiosity rooted in childlike wonder, reflection with awareness, and transformation through unfolding
My work blends illustration, photography, animation and brand systems, into intentional visual experiences where narrative and structure coexist, balancing expansive expression with thoughtful craft
My practice is anchored in core values. Intuition sparks ideas, intention guides decisions, reflection refines them, and unfolding continues to shape the work I create. I transform ideas into visual experiences that deepen connection and cultivate meaning
My foundation in design began in a technical career high school, where I also worked in several print shops and gained early hands-on experience with production, and continued through community college, where I first learned to trust my intuition while working within structure
I later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2023, where mentorship and collaboration, alongside seasons of freelance and internship work, strengthened my conceptual thinking and deepened my devotion to my craft
Alongside my design practice, a season as an English and Spanish bilingual educator working with young learners deepened my appreciation for curiosity, patience, and the quiet ways children explore the world. That experience continues to shape my creative perspective today and remains a core part of my creative process
My practice continues to expand through the development of NezzaCore, my creative studio, and my path toward becoming an art teacher. Through visual exploration and exhibitions, I remain guided by curiosity and a sense of wonder
My perspective is shaped by lived experience, seasons of love, challenge, and reflection. These moments deepen my empathy and inform how I design, collaborate, and build alongside others. I remain committed to lifelong creative and personal growth, creating visual experiences that feel intentional, generous, and deeply human
For a deeper look at the professional chapters that have shaped my journey, my resume can be found here
My People [the team]
When I’m not creating, you’ll usually find me hanging out with my husband Jesse and our pups, Rainy Cloud and Nala Bear, soaking up the small moments that inspire my work
Milestones & Recognition
Joy Print Run — A Limited Release, 2026
A self-initiated print project exploring intuitive creation, shared freely as a limited run with 10 recipients and centered on connection, reflection, and joy
Faculty Choice Award, UT Arlington — 2023Recognized by faculty for thoughtful, concept-driven work and meaningful collaboration with peers and mentors
Outstanding Senior Award, UT Arlington — 2023
Awarded in recognition of academic excellence and consistent quality of work throughout the senior year in the Visual Communication Design program
Gold Student Addy, American Advertising Federation — 2023
Awarded for the Blazing Hideout branding concept, recognizing its bold visual language, cohesive system, and thoughtful brand storytelling
Gold Award, Branding — Counterspace 2023, AIGA UTA Juried Exhibition
Recognized for excellence in brand identity development for Tacos Azteca
Silver Award, Branding — Counterspace 2023, AIGA UTA Juried Exhibition
Recognized for the cohesive and experimental visual identity and brand strategy developed for Dallas VideoFest
Judges’ Choice Award, Brand Identity — Counterspace 2022, AIGA UTA Juried ExhibitionAwarded for the Blazing Hideout branding concept, recognized for excellence in visual identity and cohesive brand execution
Judges’ Choice Award, Layout — Counterspace 2022, AIGA UTA Juried Exhibition
Recognized for strong editorial structure and thoughtful visual pacing in the Social Anxiety Guide publication
Selected Artist, National League for Innovation Pre-Qualifying Student Exhibition — KIVA Gallery, Mountain View College, 2019Exhibited a material-driven texture study exploring tactile interpretation through unconventional tools
Silver Medalist, SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference — 2018Selected through local and state competitions to represent Texas at the national conference, earning Silver in Advertising Design
Senior of the Year, Graphic Communications Pathway — Dubiski Career High School 2018
Recognized as the top graduating senior within the Graphic Communications Career & Technical Education program
Design Competition Winner, Medical City Children’s Hospital — 2017
Collaborated with Medical City Children’s Hospital to create a healthy recipe book distributed to every elementary student in the Grand Prairie ISD district