Mina Vance Studio

Character designer and visual storyteller

Over six years creating story-first character designs, children's book illustrations, and gentle worldbuilding concepts for indie games and publishing.

About Me!

Hey there! My name is Valery and I'm currently a third year student at California State University, Fullerton majoring in Studio Art with a minor in Cinema and Television Arts.
Background & Lore

Crafting cozy narratives

My background as an illustrator began with a focus on costume details, character arcs, and quiet worldbuilding. Over six years, I have brought concept thumbnails and full-page illustrations to indie publishing titles and collaborative zines.

Beyond client work, I organize local illustration clubs and community art zines. These collaborative spaces allow emerging artists to share sketchbook pages, refine character turnaround sheets, and build creative friendships.

Commercial Milestones

Milestones in print

6+ Yrs

freelance illustration

14 Titles

published books & zines

3 Clubs

community art initiatives

Creative Philosophy

Small details shape unforgettable worlds

Every character design begins with subtle gestures and cozy visual lore that turn simple thumbnail sketches into lingering story arcs.

Let's create together

Open for publishing commissions, indie character concept design, and creative pitch deck collaborations.