Karen B.

Hi there,

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I am an artist and animator originally from California and currently based in Pasadena, CA. When I first started doing art professionally in 2017, I worked with graphite and ink sketches, and slowly found my way to marker blending, painting, charcoal, water colors, and eventually to digital art. My specialties include Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Toonboom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, along with heavy practice in figure and gesture drawing. I have also had two successful artist exhibitions so far for my traditional art, and run a personal commission business for digital art and animation.

In 2018, I graduated California State University, Monterey Bay with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and then moved to Colorado to go into social work, becoming a case manager for young adults in foster care. After five years, I relocated back to CA, closer to my friends and family, and I am now pursuing my 2D Animation Degree with Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, along with personal commissions to help grow my craft. See my commission tab to see a list of my happy clients!

My dream has always been to become a full time storyboarder, character designer, or concept artist for 2D Animation, as cartoons and media will always have a special place in my heart for how much its inspired me. I also have a personal interest in costume and fashion, and work as a professional face paint artist and graphic designer for various merchandise. With all of my experience, I truly feel like my work in psychology and therapeutic work has made me a better artist. Deep down, I think my truest passion has always been to tell stories through art and animation that connect and heal others.

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