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Riss Brendel

Newmanstown, Pennsylvania

b. 1998

Photo courtesy of Sara Quillian

Riss Brendel

Riss Brendel is a non-binary artist who works primarily in two-dimensional digital form. Occasionally using physical media like chalk pastels, they are currently working on their own web comic. Brendel’s senior thesis project is a hybrid two- and three-dimensional film about a snowman who comes to life and picks a fight with the boy who created him. During their time at PCA&D, Brendel participated in PCA&D Alliance. Following graduation, they plan to pursue a career in character design and animation.

Photo courtesy of Sara Quillian