Liona Rocca
Entertainer
storyteller
artist—
Liona Rocca, a 21-year-old artist from Solon Iowa, is currently in her Third year at the University of Iowa studying Art and Entrepreneurship. While most of her work is created using her Ipad-Pro and the Procreate app, she also dabbles in traditional mediums such as watercolor, colored pencil, and inks.
Surrounded by art supplies and supported by her mother, her passion for art flourished early on. While Liona received no formal training before college, she in no way credits her skill to being ‘self-taught’. Liona’s skills are the product of a modern age where art education is accessible at the click of a button; in many ways YouTube and the internet were her main source of artistic education, along with handy tips of a skilled mother.
Liona has participated in over 10 exhibits and events centered around her work. Many of these have been gallery exhibits while some have been live drawing events at which Liona draws a person that sits in front of her in 5-10 minutes.
Liona has been able to make a name for herself locally and online. This effort has led to many commissions. Although she has found a great amount of experience at a young age, in many ways her art career has just begun.
2026
Caricature Drawing, Micah Hyde Charity Golf Classic, Iowa City, IA
Caricature Drawing, Party in the Park (July), Iowa City, IA
Artist Alley, Quad Con, Cedar Rapids, IA
Snake Alley Emerging Artist, Burlington, IA
Teacher, Private Art Lessons, Solon, IA
Artist Alley Vendor, Des Moines Con, Des Moines, IA
Caricature Drawing, City High School Prom, Iowa City, IA
Illustrator, Jonathan and the Upsidedown, Dan the Fish (Nonprofit), Iowa City, IA
Licensed Artist, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Caricature Drawing, Power Pedal (Contract with Iowa City Parks and Recreation), Iowa City, IA
Caricature Drawing, Hope Church Daddy Daughter Dance, North Liberty, IA
Juried Art Show, Octagon Gallery, Ames, IA
2025
Disney College Program, Orlando, FL
Snake Alley Artist Showcase, Burlington, IA
Zoetic Coffee Bash, Solon, IA
Earning Her Ears Again (Short Film), Director, Editor, and Actor, Iowa City, IA
Simulated Patient, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Graphic Designer, University of Iowa YAF, Iowa City, IA
2024
2nd Avenue Window Exhibition, Quad City Arts, Moline, IA
Characterized, Solo Exhibition & Gallery Talk, Burlington Art Center, Burlington, IA
Artist Showcase & Comic Con Booth, Zoetic Bash, Solon, IA
2023
WAMAC, First Place—Digital Drawing & Painting; First Place—2D Mixed Media, Solon Community School District
Character Drawing, Zoetic Coffee, Solon, IA
Solo Exhibition & Gallery Talk, Maquoketa Art Experience, Maquoketa, IA
Character Drawing, Something Beautiful Fundraiser, Solon, IA
Beer Money Film Set, Script Supervisor, Iowa City, IA
2022
Character Drawing, Zoetic Coffee, Solon, IA
Artist Alumni Showcase, Heritage Christian School, North Liberty, IA
Character Drawing, North Liberty Community Center, North Liberty, IA
Character Drawing, Something Beautiful Fundraiser, Solon, IA
2021
WAMAC Award, Solon Community School District
Feature Wall Artist, Zoetic Coffee, Solon, IA
Solo Artist Showcase, North Liberty Community Center, North Liberty, IA
