My name is Vanessa Iridian, and I am an illustrator based in Michigan. My love and interest for nature, animals, emotions, and all things cute and cozy are the biggest influences for my work. Much of my work consists of portraits and narratives. Through my illustrations, I explore serious topics and illustrate them in my soft style with the hopes of them being able to help people of all ages understand their emotions. Whether it be through watercolor, printmaking, or drawing, creating illustrations traditionally is what brings me the most joy. With my illustrations I hope I can bring people a sense of comfort and warmth.