My name is Katherine Mikaelian. I am not an artist.

Or maybe I am, I don't really know. I'm definitely someone who makes art, so if that meets your definition of artist then I guess I am one to you. But to me, an artist is someone who uses art as their method of self expression. Artists create art that is deeply meaningful, that carries a message, because their art is their voice. I don't do that. I have enough technical artistic skill that I theoretically could, but I just haven't found the message that I want to voice — yet. Maybe someday I will.

My hope is that this portfolio demonstrates that I have a solid foundation on which I can continue to build my artistic self: an understanding of the fundamental principles of design, a familiarity with the technical aspects of a number of different mediums and artistic methods, an ability to devise projects that challenge my current skill set, and an ability to see those projects through to a satisfying conclusion.