Email rachel.sofield@gmail.com
Twenty-five years ago, I was born in a micro-small town in central New Jersey. It was apparent from a young age that I was artistically inclined and was fortunate enough to hone my skills in private art school classes. Fine art was always my focus, but once the internet age began, I started dabbling in HTML and basic web design. Self taught programming and website design became a beloved hobby of mine and I continued to work on my fine arts as well as photography in high school. Horseback riding has always been a huge part of my life, competing in hunter and jumper shows as well as participating in 4-H events with my horses. My junior year of high school, my art teacher helped me realize that my art could develop into a career. I began attending the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York, NY as a 3D animation major, learning Maya, Adobe After Effects Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro. Sophomore year I transferred to the Graphic Design department and immediately realized I was finally where I belonged. I've grown to love both print and web design. My artistic background is diverse, which I feel is an asset to a good graphic designer, being able to bring many points of view to my work. I am also a professional photographer and retoucher. My favorite subjects to shoot are equestrians and their horses.