My name is Daria and I am a recent graduate from SVA’s BFA 3D Animation & VFX department! My focus is in modeling and set dressing but I also dabble in look development and lighting! 

I enjoy telling stories by making the very small and sometimes unnoticeable parts of our world into something magical. I love coming up with reasons why the grass pops from the sidewalk or what exactly might be in the crumbs beneath a couch cushion. 

Before my time at SVA I studied Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science at Binghamton University. and much of my work is still inspired by science! I root everything I do in research organizing. I love making spreadsheets and over the past year have crafted production spreadsheets for my personal projects! 

Aside from my CG work, I’ve been spending time crafting my children’s book series and exploring all the crafts I can get my hands on away from the computer. Also in my free time I love playing with my dog (Gus Gus, a very fluffy Bernedoodle), seeing different theater productions, and finding the best grilled cheese spots (my current favorite is the Stamford Diner in Connecticut).