My name is Laishan Ito, I am a scientific illustrator and graphic designer based in Los Angeles, California. I have worked on scientific illustrations for UC Riverside, California Entomology Department, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and William S. Hart Museum. I studied and received my bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design at Art Center College of Design. 

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Throughout the years, I have experience as a senior graphic designer and a freelance consultant.  In 2018, I started my first public art commission, which was painting a mural on a utility box. I am intrigued by how public art makes a great impact in urban landscape and brings the community together. Since then, I took on many municipal projects in different cities to bring art into public places. You may find some of my artwork in City of Glendale, Azusa, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, El Monte, Arcadia, Rancho Cucamonga, Duarte, and Century City. Nature has always been a strong influence in my work. I like to use bold shapes, colors, and typography to express my vision. I strive to create art in a meaningful way to provoke positive change in the communities. 

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