I'm Karen Sofia Peña Céspedes, a 2D artist and animator with experience in frame-by-frame animation, character design, and illustration. I'm currently studying Graphic Design at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and I have knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Creative Suite, and Blender Grease Pencil. I speak Spanish and English and I'm a fast learner with creativity and perseverance. I'm excited to contribute to projects that blend art and storytelling, and I'm committed to delivering clear, expressive work in a collaborative environment.

Karen Sofia Peña Céspedes

I'm Karen Sofia Peña Céspedes, a 2D artist and animator with experience in frame-by-frame animation, character design, and illustration. I'm currently studying Graphic Design at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and I have knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Creative Suite, and Blender Grease Pencil. I speak Spanish and English and I'm a fast learner with creativity and perseverance. I'm excited to contribute to projects that blend art and storytelling, and I'm committed to delivering clear, expressive work in a collaborative environment.

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I’m Karen Sofia Peña Céspedes, a 2D artist and animator with experience in frame-by-frame animation, character design, and illustration. I’m currently studying Graphic Design at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and I have knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Creative Suite, and Blender Grease Pencil. I speak Spanish and English and I’m a fast learner with creativity and perseverance.

I’m excited to contribute to projects that blend art and storytelling, and I’m committed to delivering clear, expressive work in a collaborative environment.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at EVIL FRAME CORP
March 1, 2025 - Present
Storyboard for animated short project: Taburetes.
Graphic Designer at Universidad Nacional de Colombia
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Graphic design development for the dean's office and support in other administrative activities.
2D Animator at Freelancer
May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
2D animation including keys and inbetweens in frame-by-frame technique. Project: Te encontraré.

Education

Graphic Design at Universidad Nacional de Colombia
January 1, 2022 - January 30, 2027
Currently coursing
Advanced Animation Cycle at Lucy Animation
January 1, 2024 - December 27, 2025
Character Illustration on Digital Media at SENA
January 1, 2019 - December 27, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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    This is my 2025 animation reel, it's been a year full of new projects and experiences, new challenges in animation, and it was a fun year, hoping for more to come in 2026! animator video