
Story Artist. Creative Writer. 2D Animator. Filmmaker. Printmaker.

Hi! My full first name is Kelly Jean, and I am a Pilipinx-Russian artist who focuses on storyboarding and scriptwriting. I have a plethora of ideas rushing about in my imagination, and I am always inspired by new ones. I hope through 2D Animation, I can tell memorable narratives with my visual art.
I illustrate meaningful character designs, environments, and narrative stories, by pulling from my own cultural experiences. Folklore, fables, and the forgotten history my ancestors had to endure for me to be in this moment- inspire my visual design and storytelling.
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Outside of Animation, I am a Printmaker who specializes in Risograph illustrations, comics, and zines. I write poetry and practice creative writing.
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As hobbies I do observational drawings of live musicians at concerts and draw live animals(zoo or in the wild) in real time; I practice the art of Astrophotography; and play the piano.
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I also work with musicians! Previous collaborators are with Japanese Breakfast, Kenzie, Shiro, The High Curbs, and Flowers Taped to Pens.
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CONTACT
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Ask me about commissions, consignments, and collaborations!

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EDUCATION:
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High School Diploma, 2012-2016
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South Hills High School, West Covina, CA
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AA-T Studio Arts + AA-T Art History​, 2019-2022
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Golden West College, HB, CA​​
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AS-T, Film & Television, 2020-2023
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Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA​
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BFA Animation, Minor Comparative World Literature, 2023-2026
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California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
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⟢ Preferred Name: Kelly Jean
⟢ Pronouns: her/they
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