Hi, I’m Abril Aello Fregozo, a background painter, illustrator, and visual development artist based in Los Angeles. I studied at ArtCenter College of Design and Santa Monica College, and I’ve built my practice painting environments for animation, including work on SpongeBob SquarePants. I love collaborating with directors and teams to craft rich, believable worlds, and I enjoy blending traditional painting with digital workflows. I’m proficient in Photoshop and Procreate, and I bring a friendly, team-focused approach to every project.…

ABRIL AELLO FREGOZO

Hi, I’m Abril Aello Fregozo, a background painter, illustrator, and visual development artist based in Los Angeles. I studied at ArtCenter College of Design and Santa Monica College, and I’ve built my practice painting environments for animation, including work on SpongeBob SquarePants. I love collaborating with directors and teams to craft rich, believable worlds, and I enjoy blending traditional painting with digital workflows. I’m proficient in Photoshop and Procreate, and I bring a friendly, team-focused approach to every project.…

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Hi, I’m Abril Aello Fregozo, a background painter, illustrator, and visual development artist based in Los Angeles. I studied at ArtCenter College of Design and Santa Monica College, and I’ve built my practice painting environments for animation, including work on SpongeBob SquarePants. I love collaborating with directors and teams to craft rich, believable worlds, and I enjoy blending traditional painting with digital workflows. I’m proficient in Photoshop and Procreate, and I bring a friendly, team-focused approach to every project.

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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Painter at Nickelodeon Animation Studio (SpongeBob SquarePants)
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Painted backgrounds traditionally in acrylic and final finish in Photoshop.
Production Assistant at Nickelodeon Animation Studio (SpongeBob SquarePants)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Prepares color files for artists and assists with animatic conforms. Takes notes in episode breakdowns, callouts, and shipment organization. Creates templates within Shotgun to assist the productivity of our 2D pipeline.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed - Los Angeles, CA
February 1, 2020 - Present
Communicates with clients to create digital illustrations based on their specifications.
Background Painter at Nickelodeon TV Animation (SpongeBob SquarePants)
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Painted backgrounds traditionally in acrylic and finished in Photoshop. Contributed to the show's visual development and color consistency while collaborating with the art team in Burbank, CA.
Production Assistant at Nickelodeon TV Animation (SpongeBob SquarePants)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Prepares color files for artists and assists with animatic conforming. Takes notes on episode breakdowns, callouts, and shipment organization. Creates templates within Shotgun to improve the productivity of the 2D pipeline.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2020 - Present
Communicates with clients to create digital illustrations based on their specifications.
Background Painter at Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants (TV Animation)
August 1, 2023 - May 2, 2025
Painted backgrounds traditionally in acrylic and final finish in Photoshop.
Production Assistant at Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants (TV Animation)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Prepares color files for artists and assists with animatic conforms. Takes notes in episode breakdowns, callouts, and shipment organization. Creates templates within Shotgun to assist the productivity of our 2D pipeline.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance (Los Angeles, CA)
February 1, 2020 - Present
Communicates with clients to create digital illustrations based on their specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration - Entertainment Arts major at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Studies in Animation at Santa Monica College
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Warrior Art Camp, Creative Strategy for Visual Development at Warrior Art Camp
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2022 - December 5, 2025
Animation Coursework at Santa Monica College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Workshop at Warrior Art Camp
June 1, 2025 - December 5, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Studies in Animation at Santa Monica College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Warrior Art Camp at Creative Strategy for Visual Development
June 1, 2025 - December 8, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education

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