Hello! I’m Catherine Lara, a Columbus-based animator and illustrator with a BFA in Animation and a Creative Writing minor from the Columbus College of Art and Design. I enjoy storytelling through visual art, from initial concepts and storyboards to final illustrations and short-format animation. My experience spans independent comic work, educational and creative projects, and collaborative productions, including AR-driven storytelling. I thrive in team settings and love the process of turning written ideas into engaging visuals. My focus is on clear storytelling, character design, and polished production assets, with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative mindset that keeps projects on schedule and creatively energized.

Catherine Lara

Hello! I’m Catherine Lara, a Columbus-based animator and illustrator with a BFA in Animation and a Creative Writing minor from the Columbus College of Art and Design. I enjoy storytelling through visual art, from initial concepts and storyboards to final illustrations and short-format animation. My experience spans independent comic work, educational and creative projects, and collaborative productions, including AR-driven storytelling. I thrive in team settings and love the process of turning written ideas into engaging visuals. My focus is on clear storytelling, character design, and polished production assets, with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative mindset that keeps projects on schedule and creatively energized.

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Hello! I’m Catherine Lara, a Columbus-based animator and illustrator with a BFA in Animation and a Creative Writing minor from the Columbus College of Art and Design. I enjoy storytelling through visual art, from initial concepts and storyboards to final illustrations and short-format animation. My experience spans independent comic work, educational and creative projects, and collaborative productions, including AR-driven storytelling.

I thrive in team settings and love the process of turning written ideas into engaging visuals. My focus is on clear storytelling, character design, and polished production assets, with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative mindset that keeps projects on schedule and creatively energized.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Cures of Colors
August 31, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Illustration for organized coloring book pages. Communication with supervisors and other illustrators on coloring pages, feedback, and artwork approvals.
Storyboard Artist at Kino Finger LLC
September 30, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Conceptualized storyboards. Storyboarding processes completed using Storyboard Pro. Editing clips together with Adobe Premiere. Character designs based on written descriptions. Make creative choices based on supervisor’s scripts.
Library Assistant at Packard Library
May 31, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Organized and shelving library books. Assist patrons with item check ins, returns, and fees.
Comic Illustrator at Juicebox Studios LLC
April 1, 2024 - Present
Conceptual art for 3 pages of comic layout. Critique sessions with supervisor for feedback. Team collaboration with other artist tasked with different comic pages. Digital sketch, line art, and color process to completion and publication.
Freelance Editor at SPACEJUNK
June 1, 2022 - Present
Graphic design and motion graphic touch ups using Adobe After Effects to edit. Professional communication with supervisor on specific edits.
Circulation Clerk at Greene County Library
May 31, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Customer service for public county patrons. Data analysis of items circulation in and out of library the county. Record keeping and organization of patron information. Keeping track of deadlines and due dates.

Education

BFA Animation/Creative Writing Minor at Columbus College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce at Coursera
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025

Qualifications

Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

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