My name is Tan, a Multimedia Artist based in New York. I work across fine art, illustration, photography, and motion, and I love collaborating on anything that calls for creativity.
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This portfolio contains a wide range of multidisciplinary appoarch throughout my artistic journey.
Please start by selecting your most suitable medium and explore the work there.
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Trained in human anatomy, value relationships, and traditional materials at SVA, I take on detailed fine art commissions and narrative oil portraits.

I produce editorial, commercial, and pictorial illustrations that work equally well on screen and in print — combining digital precision with traditional composition instincts.

I write the stories behind the work — narrative backstories, mythologies, and artist statements that give each piece a literary and philosophical layer, so viewers leave with more than just an image.

From technical studio setups and off-camera lighting to post-production and model direction, I bring a full production eye to every shoot.

I create unified conceptual systems that execute a single narrative theme across multiple disciplines simultaneously. Combining structural painting, character design layouts, digital composites, and copywriting, I construct deep visual experiences that explore complex personal and cultural ideas.
Every piece I make follows the same four-stage process from research and rough sketches all the way through to final rendering and delivery. Click each stage to go deeper.
I initiate a project by conducting conceptual research, organizing reference images, swatches, and structuring narrative ideas to build a solid cultural or stylistic foundation.
Second, I transition into loose anatomical drawing, linear sketching, and digital grayscale then color experimenting to establish grid hierarchies, focal points, and lighting layouts.
I bring my drafted compositions to life by transferring it into physical canvas setups or building high-resolution digital layers to resolve form, values, and organic textures.
Finally, I apply the final chromatic and color-shifting, typographic layouts, and structural finishes to format the completed work for high-impact print editions, web layouts, or gallery displays.




















I'm currently seeking paid internships, mentorships, and freelance roles in graphic design, illustration, and photography. Whether it's a single spark waiting to catch light or a whole galaxy of an idea, I'm here as your partner to connect the dots and create something that shines.
Fill out the form below, or simply reach out via my email or social media, and I will get back to you soon.
Available to work remotely & Opened for commission
tannguyen@tannguyenportfolio.com
nnguyen@sva.edu