Lexi Vay

Lexi Vay serves as a Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, teaching comprehensive 2D animation courses from foundational frame-by-frame techniques to advanced visual development. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes skill-building while nurturing students' unique artistic identities, informed by extensive industry experience including five-plus years at Hallmark eCards.

Educationally, she earned a BFA in Digital Media from Otis College of Art and Design (2008-2012), graduating as Class Valedictorian in 2012.

Her core expertise spans Animation, 2D Animation, Illustration, Visual Development, Motion Graphics, and Digital Art. She actively engages in the full animation pipeline—from gifs to short films—and experiments with diverse styles using traditional methods, After Effects, and Photoshop, prioritizing creative exploration and technical mastery.

Lexi's publications focus on children's literature with Tibetan cultural narratives. Her illustrated books demonstrate consistent excellence in visual storytelling, blending character design with cultural authenticity, and have established her prominence in artistic children's media through award-winning contributions.

Awards and Honors:

• Silver Nautilus Book Award for Children's Illustrated Fiction (2023) for 'Dekyi's Dream'
• Gold Special Honors Nautilus Book Award for Best Children’s Book (2020) for 'Dorje the Yak'
• First Place Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Book (2019) for 'Dorje the Yak'
• Otis College Class Valedictorian (2012)

With over five years of professional animation experience at Hallmark eCards creating 50+ digital shorts, she mentors undergraduate students in animation while maintaining industry collaboration practices. The text provides no evidence of research grants or graduate student advising.

Her collaborative work includes teams at Hallmark eCards where she animated alongside talented artists, and she actively shares creative output through her website and Instagram. Personal projects extend to tarot, astrology, and crafting, reflecting multidisciplinary artistic engagement.