Hello, I'm Sophia. I'm a multidisciplinary artist originally from Boston, Massachusetts. I recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Art & Design with a focus in fine arts, illustration, animation, and design. Feel free to send me a message with any project inquiries through my email or instagram. I am always open to chat, whether it's about a question, a possible collaboration, or anything else art related.
Email: sophiabentleyart@gmail.com
Mixed Media Art & Design
Creative Art Direction
Animation
Experience
July 2024-Present: Freelance Artist/Graphic Designer
- Creating visuals (animated lyric videos, album cover artwork, track lists, promotional visuals) for independent musicians
- Working in collaboration with artists to create engaging visuals that fulfill their creative vision
Feb-June 2024: Umich Stamps Pre-College Anytime Course Development Assistant/Animator
- Created the logo and educational, animated materials for the Stamps Pre-College Anytime online course and social media
- https://stamps.umich.edu/pre-college/anytime
- https://stamps.umich.edu/news/stamps-pre-college-announces-launch-of-stamps-pre-college-anytime
Dec 2023: Ethereal Magazine Animator
- Created a mixed media animation for Ethereal Magazine's social media and website
Nov 2023: Ann Arbor Film Festival Animator
- Created an animated trailer for the 62nd Ann Arbor Film Festival (2024)
May 2023-Sep 2023: Study Breaks Magazine Illustration Intern
- Created weekly digital illustrations in collaboration with writers for pop culture articles
Jan 2020-Aug 2022: Self-Employed Shop Owner/Independent Artist
- Ran an online shop offering custom/original designs of handmade embroidery artwork
- Delivered customer service & managed multiple projects on deadline
- Worked in collaboration with customers to fulfill desired designs/artwork
Exhibitions
Feb 2024: Stamps Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
- Short film "Moments In Between"
March 2024: Ann Arbor Film Festival New Voices Series
Feb 2025: Stamps Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
- Drawing "Incubation"
April 2025: Perspective{s}: The 2025 Integrative Project Exhibition
- Installation "There Will Be No End: An Exploration of Time"
Awards/Honors
2022: Stamps Creative Work Award/Scholarship
2023: David Robert & Sylvia Jean Nelson Foundation for Arts & Letters Scholarship
2024: Anna Bychinsky Award for Excellence in Visual Arts
2025: Integrative Project Award
Education
2021-2025: University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design (Ann Arbor, MI)
- BFA in Art & Design
Jan-May 2024: Paris College of Art (Paris, France)
- Studied fine arts, animation, and french