About Sofia

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Content Creator based in Los Angeles

Sofia got her B.F.A. from Laguna College of Art and Design where she majored in Illustration and minored in Graphic Design. At LCAD she was awarded the highest honor, the Trustee Choice Award, for her painting titled “Shadow Self.” Sofia also completed a mentorship with Poster Posse as a “Posse Protégé” followed by a certificate in Post-Production from UCLA Extension.

Her favorite part of the creative process is experimenting with different styles, colors, and storytelling techniques. Her favorite tools are Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and oil paints. 

When Sofia isn’t creating, she loves traveling around the world and exploring new places. But no matter where she goes, nothing beats spending time with her friends, family, and her fluffy Australian shepherd.

Sofia is self-represented and is currently open for work. Inquire about her availability through email or Instagram direct message!

Laguna College of Art + Design

Sofia Pfanner Receives 2023 LCAD Trustee Choice Award

Graduating students in the Fine Art BFA, MFA, as well as Illustration programs are eligible. The criteria for the Trustee Choice Award is that the artwork should exemplify the best representational foundations of LCAD, and the artist should possess the qualities that are critical to a successful career in Fine Arts.

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Stu News Laguna

LCAD Alumna Sofia Pfanner Receives 2023 Trustee Choice Award

Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) announced Sofia Pfanner received the 2023 Trustee Choice Award. LCAD Board of Trustees purchased her painting titled Shadow Self to include in the college’s permanent collection.

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Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles

SILA 61st Annual Illustration Competition Silver Award

Illustration West is an annual competition and exhibition highlighting the year’s best illustration – both from L.A. and from all around the world. SILA is proud to represent established and emerging artists and demonstrate that this continues to be an exciting era for illustration.

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