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Liz Pulido is an Assistant Professor in the Illustration department at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), where she contributes her extensive professional experience in illustration, concept design, and digital media. Her background bridges academic training with real-world creative industry success.
- BFA in Illustration – Brigham Young University (BYU)
- MFA in Illustration Practice – Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Liz's research and creative interests center on narrative illustration, character design, interactive storytelling, and textile art. Her work explores the intersection of digital media and traditional illustration, particularly in emerging formats such as interactive ebooks and web-based visual narratives. She is deeply engaged in pushing the boundaries of illustrated storytelling through experimental formats.
Her recent creative projects span a diverse range of media and themes—from character designs inspired by cult films like Big Trouble in Little China and The Princess Bride, to original animated concepts like Zodiac Riders, and interactive digital books such as Off to be the Wizard. These works reflect a strong emphasis on fantasy, narrative depth, and visual innovation, often blending literary, cinematic, and gaming influences.
Liz Pulido has received recognition through features in top illustration annuals:
- American Illustration
- Spectrum
- Creative Quarterly
Her professional journey includes leading art direction at Thekla, Inc., developing visual assets for an unannounced video game, and creating textile designs for the children’s brand Izzy & Ferd—featured in magazines and a national TV commercial. She continues to mentor students through her academic role while actively creating new work, including a current project combining HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to craft an interactive horror story that challenges the line between illustrated novel and video game.
Liz is involved in interdisciplinary creative practice, working across illustration, game art, textile design, and digital storytelling. Her studio practice functions as a dynamic lab for narrative experimentation, integrating traditional drawing, digital tools, and web technologies.
