Artists: Improve Your Color Skills to Work as a BG Painter, Color Designer, or Vis Dev Artist
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Artists: Improve Your Color Skills to Work as a BG Painter, Color Designer, or Vis Dev Artist
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
2/3/25
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Color Designers interested in Background Painting
- Character/Background Designers interested in Color
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WHAT TO EXPECT
- Portfolio critiques
- Art assignments
- Learning more about the animation pipeline
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Cannot provide job search support
Qualification Criteria
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Entry Level (1-2 yrs of experience)
Early Career (3-5 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Wednesday 6:30 PM
Timezone: PST
* You must meet the qualification criteria AND be able to attend the posted day/time of the circle (please note the timezone posted)
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
This circle is designed for working artists who want to transition or expand their skills to work as background painters, color designers, and visual development artists. This circle will help you build a color-focused portfolio and deepen your understanding of the animation pipeline.
What You’ll Gain in This Circle:
- Portfolio Critiques: Receive constructive feedback to strengthen your portfolio and showcase your unique artistic voice
- Hands-On Art Assignments: Practice and refine your color and painting techniques through tailored assignments designed to elevate your work
- Understanding the Animation Pipeline: Learn how color and paint integrate into the broader animation process, from visual development to production
- Industry Insights: Explore the roles of background painters, color designers, and vis dev artists, and gain tips for breaking into these fields
- Creative Community: Connect with peers and mentors in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, inspiration, and growth
Join this circle to sharpen your artistic skills, build a standout portfolio, and take the next steps toward a vibrant career in animation.
ADDITIONAL Application Requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
*(AFTER you click to apply, you must go into your member profile and complete the member-specific portion; these requirements should be submitted through that profile):Â Â
- Personal Statement – why do you want to be part of this circle?
- Portfolio
Circle Leader
Olivia Pecini
Olivia Pecini is an illustrator, animator, and writer based in Los Angeles.
Currently, Olivia is a background painter on Disney’s Big City Greens. Previously she has background painted on shows such as Tuca and Bertie, Fairfax, Mulligan, and The Midnight Gospel. Though she specializes in backgrounds she has also worked as a storyboard artist, story revisionist, and color designer. She is an active member of the Television Academy.
When she’s not drawing, she is working on her own screenplays and comics. Most recently she was the colorist for an upcoming DC graphic novel, Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story and illustrates for publications such as The New Yorker. ​​​​​​
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Background Painter
Studio / Employer:Â Disney Television Animation
