BACKGROUND PAINT & COLOR DESIGN
walsh.laura.jean@gmail.com
SOFTWARES
Procreate
Microsoft Office 365
Cinema 4D
Adobe Creative Suite:
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animator/Flash
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
EDUCATION
QUINEBAUG VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jan 2013 - June 2016
Received Associate’s Degree in Visual Arts.
Graduated with High Honors, a member of Phi Theta Kappa and a GPA 3.94.
President and Founder of the QVCC Art Club.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE BACKGROUND PAINTER @ THEODD1SOUT (YouTube Series)
July 2021 - Current
Coordinate with Background Leads to create painted backgrounds that match the style of the show.
In addition to painting backgrounds, I’ve also provided linework for several layouts which I later painted.
FULL-TIME BACKGROUND PAINTER @ STARBURNS IND. (Unannounced Animated Pitch/Pilot)
May 2023 - June 2023, June 2024 - Sept 2024
Helped to establish the paint style of the series by using references provided by the Art Director.
In addition to painting backgrounds, I also provided several Color Styling options for various layouts in the animated pitch and, later, the pilot.
FULL-TIME BACKGROUND PAINTER @ TITMOUSE (Beavis & Butt-Head Season 1-2)
Nov 2021 - March 2023
Carried over the watercolor style of the original series and feature film backgrounds to the new reboot series.
In addition to painting backgrounds, I provided color work for several props using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Animator and created the color keys for two separate locations.
PART-TIME BACKGROUND PAINTER @ TITMOUSE (Beavis & Butt-Head Do the Universe)
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
Created digitally-painted backgrounds in the traditional watercolor style of the original series.
Attended weekly Dailies meetings and applied notes from Art Director and Show Runners to enhance the look of each painting.
FULL-TIME BACKGROUND PAINTER @ SHADOWMACHINE (Final Space Season 3)
May 2020 - Oct 2020
Used Color Script provided for each episode to create unique and striking backgrounds that fit the mood of various scenes while remaining cohesive with the style of the show.
In addition to Background Painting, I've also assisted in painting Props, Characters and FX.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER @ ASG/JETSETS
Sept 2019 - May 2020
Communicated with new and recurring clients to create custom designs for printed materials displayed in commercials, TV and movies.
In charge of writing invoices, obtaining pricing from vendors, processing orders and taking inventory of materials.
Assisted in maintaining the company’s social media account (Instagram) and posting completed jobs and other related materials.