Self-Taught Artist of 20 Years

Liah is an avid anime and manga artist passionate about inspiring others to draw, create, and express their imagination through anime art. She has developed advanced illustration skills under the mentorship of graduates from Kyoto Seika University — the world’s only university dedicated exclusively to manga studies.

A proud graduate and Dux of Visual Communication Design at Haileybury, Australia’s top co-educational private school, Liah achieved a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Honour Roll distinction with an outstanding mark of 43 in 2022

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) at RMIT University, ranked #1 in Australia and New Zealand and #8 globally for animation, Liah represents her peers on the Student Staff Consultative Committee (SSCC), advocating for creative excellence and student engagement.

With a strong foundation in both traditional and digital art techniques, from character design to digital colouring and composition, Liah helps students build confidence in their art and develop their own drawing style. Her goal is to make anime and manga drawing accessible, beginner-friendly, and inspiring for creators of all ages.

Liah is also studying Japanese language in Melbourne to prepare for her dream of completing a Master’s in Manga at Kyoto Seika University.

Whether you’re a beginner or aspiring artist, Liah’s anime and manga fundamental course and lessons will help you learn to draw anime characters step-by-step and bring your creative vision to life.

A smiling woman standing next to a sign for the RMIT Animation Expo 2025. The sign features an animated scene with a rabbit, a stream with fish, trees, and greenery.

Achievements & Experience

Private Illustration Tutor

• Provided personalized 1:1 drawing lessons for students of all ages and experience.

• Tailored content to different skill levels, boosting student confidence and technical ability.

• Create program development for clear and structured portfolio.

RMIT Animation and Interactive Media & Digital Media (Melbourne)

• Represented first-year cohorts in two programs, liaising between students and faculty.

• Delivered concise feedback to academic faculty to improve student experience.

• Showcase of HD awarded projects featured in RMIT Animation Expo 2025.

VCE - Visual Communication & Design Tutor (Melbourne)

• Assisted VCE students in achieving strong results in Visual Communication & Design.

• Focused on portfolio presentation, assessment strategy, and application of design principles.

Haileybury Girls College (Melbourne)

  • Awarded Hugh McLean Memorial Prize and Dux for Visual Communication Design (2023).

  • Achieved Honours for Visual Communication Design Units 1 & 2 (2022)

  • Awarded Inaugural ‘Top Class Showcase’ for Visual Communications Design - https://www.haileybury.com.au/insight/articles/arts-issue-03-1 (2022)

  • Awarded Jackson House Colours for commitment to House activities.

  • Designed “Kindness Week” cards in collaboration with staff and the Student Representative Council.

  • Piano keyboard lead in House Music annual performance.

Abbotsleigh Girls School (Sydney)

  • Leadership role in Stage Crew (2020).

  • Participated in Write a Book in a Day (Kids Cancer Project) – team won Best Illustrated Book in NSW/ACT Middle School division.

  • Lead photographer for school activities and Photography Club.

  • Runner-up in Junior School Photography Competition.