Philip Ma started creating art as a child, drawing and painting people, animals, and Disney. At 7 years old, he started formal artistic training in a private art studio where he learned to use a variety of mediums. He has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 3D Animation and Visual Effects from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Philip truly believes both traditional art mediums and technology tools can work hand in hand to push his art to a different level in visual expression. In 2014 he was awarded the Cupertino Emerging Artist Award. In 2015, 2017, and 2018, Philip led an art workshop at the Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose. Philip is also a featured artist with AbilityPath art program partner, ArtLifting.