ABOUT:

Violet de la Torre is a multidisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been a licensed esthetician since 2012, and has honed her skills in Special Effects artistry, specializing in prosthetic application, sculpting, latex mask-making, and detailed painting. Her work has been featured on social media pages, websites, and even Phantasmag, an independent queer horror magazine. Violet’s special effects work has appeared in several short films, earning her IMDb credits along the way. As of 2024, her focus has expanded to filmmaking with the indie production company, 3 Knocks Productions, whose short films are on Screamify and Youtube. Violet also produces films independently on her personal YouTube channel, and creates film and special effects-centered content on TikTok. In addition to her artistic practice, Violet has been an early childhood educator for over 10 years, a role that reflects her commitment to creativity, guidance, and inspiring young minds. Across all mediums, Violet’s work reflects a commitment to imaginative storytelling and striking visual artistry.