Aaliyah Lachel'e Merrick
Superhuman raised in the South suburbs of Chicago! Full of sunshine and laughs. A little confused, but I've got the spirit.
- I love drawing (obviously), but I also adore reading and writing.
- Grew up on video games and Cartoon Network.
- Natural athlete. I love shot-put and basketball. Please ask me about it, I'll be happy to share.
I base my characters and designs off of what I see around me, as a little girl growing up in Chicago Heights. The faces, clothes, bodies, personalities, and hair are all influenced by my day to day life.
Growing up on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Adult Swim, Noggin, and Nick Jr, I had a LOT of different creative influences. My artwork will almost always reflect the way I grew up, as these channels helped me develop my style and love for illustration.
Alumni of Marian Catholic High School and a Freshman at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Part of SAIC's Xerox Candy Bar Magazine and BLK@SAIC, our Black Student Union.