Hi, I'm Alyah M. Davis, an illustrator and designer based in Harbor City, CA. I love bringing stories to life with playful characters, vibrant colors, and expressive drawings. My work spans character design, book illustration, and 2D animation, and I enjoy collaborating on community projects and events. I'm currently pursuing a BA in Illustration with a minor in Entrepreneurship at Otis College of Art and Design, graduating in 2026. I've contributed to Fall Festival collaborations, Shark Clinic illustrations, and Guardians of the Balloon and Wetlands initiatives, and I value teamwork, concepting, layout, and presenting ideas clearly to clients and peers.

Alyah M. Davis

Hi, I'm Alyah M. Davis, an illustrator and designer based in Harbor City, CA. I love bringing stories to life with playful characters, vibrant colors, and expressive drawings. My work spans character design, book illustration, and 2D animation, and I enjoy collaborating on community projects and events. I'm currently pursuing a BA in Illustration with a minor in Entrepreneurship at Otis College of Art and Design, graduating in 2026. I've contributed to Fall Festival collaborations, Shark Clinic illustrations, and Guardians of the Balloon and Wetlands initiatives, and I value teamwork, concepting, layout, and presenting ideas clearly to clients and peers.

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Hi, I’m Alyah M. Davis, an illustrator and designer based in Harbor City, CA. I love bringing stories to life with playful characters, vibrant colors, and expressive drawings. My work spans character design, book illustration, and 2D animation, and I enjoy collaborating on community projects and events.
I’m currently pursuing a BA in Illustration with a minor in Entrepreneurship at Otis College of Art and Design, graduating in 2026. I’ve contributed to Fall Festival collaborations, Shark Clinic illustrations, and Guardians of the Balloon and Wetlands initiatives, and I value teamwork, concepting, layout, and presenting ideas clearly to clients and peers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist Alley Participant at Otis College of Art and Design
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created cute clay figurines, zines, and drew timed portraits on sight. Set up the table, prices, and sold the products to customers.
Fall Festival and Children's Coloring Book Collaboration at SHARK Clinic
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed a detailed illustration for one page, a prompt for the other. Assisted children and elderly Shark Patients to make jewelry at a table.
Illustrator/Contributor at Friends of the Balloon and Wetlands
January 1, 2023 - Present
Communications skills and teamwork with another artist. Brainstormed ideas, created and designed the characters, laid out the poses.
Illustrator at Artist Alley
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created cute clay figurines, zines, and timed portraits; set up the table, prices, and sold products to customers, and made over $100.
Illustrator at Fall Festival & Children's Coloring Book Collaboration
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed a detailed illustration for one page and provided a prompt for the other.
Illustrator at SHARK Clinic
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed a detailed illustration for one page, a prompt for the other; assisted children and elderly Shark Patients to make jewelry at the table.
Illustrator at Guardians of the Balloon & Wetlands
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Communications skills and teamwork with another artist; brainstormed ideas, created and designed the characters, laid out the poses.
Princess Club Member at Otis College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Participated in discussions on feminism and related events and helped conceptualize events in progress.

Education

BA in Illustration and Entrepreneurship at Otis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Otis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization