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Hi! I'm Nix Sharp, an animator and background artist based in New York. I have a passion for creating detailed and atmospheric backgrounds as well as contributing to the artistic direction of animated projects. Throughout my work, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of fantasy and storytelling through visuals. I have experience working directly with teams of artists, managing creative workflows, and ensuring historical accuracy and style consistency in my designs. As Co-President and Graphics Manager for WIA SVA, I thrive on community engagement and collaborating on educational events.…Hi! I'm Nix Sharp, an animator and background artist based in New York. I have a passion for creating detailed and atmospheric backgrounds as well as contributing to the artistic direction of animated projects. Throughout my work, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of fantasy and storytelling through visuals. I have experience working directly with teams of artists, managing creative workflows, and ensuring historical accuracy and style consistency in my designs. As Co-President and Graphics Manager for WIA SVA, I thrive on community engagement and collaborating on educational events.

NixSharp

2D Animator, Artist, Storyboard Artist, +7

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Hi! I'm Nix Sharp, an animator and background artist based in New York. I have a passion for creating detailed and atmospheric backgrounds as well as contributing to the artistic direction of animated projects. Throughout my work, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of fantasy and storytelling through visuals. I have experience working directly with teams of artists, managing creative workflows, and ensuring historical accuracy and style consistency in my designs. As Co-President and Graphics Manager for WIA SVA, I thrive on community engagement and collaborating on educational events.…Hi! I'm Nix Sharp, an animator and background artist based in New York. I have a passion for creating detailed and atmospheric backgrounds as well as contributing to the artistic direction of animated projects. Throughout my work, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of fantasy and storytelling through visuals. I have experience working directly with teams of artists, managing creative workflows, and ensuring historical accuracy and style consistency in my designs. As Co-President and Graphics Manager for WIA SVA, I thrive on community engagement and collaborating on educational events.

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Hi! I’m Nix Sharp, an animator and background artist based in New York. I have a passion for creating detailed and atmospheric backgrounds as well as contributing to the artistic direction of animated projects. Throughout my work, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of fantasy and storytelling through visuals.

I have experience working directly with teams of artists, managing creative workflows, and ensuring historical accuracy and style consistency in my designs. As Co-President and Graphics Manager for WIA SVA, I thrive on community engagement and collaborating on educational events.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Animation Speak/Easy

January 22, 2025 - July 16, 2025

Director, Background Artist, Animator at Hymn for a Rose

January 1, 2025 - Present

Created a 30 page research document and spent time in NYPL to do historical research of Victorian architecture. Designed 50 backgrounds utilizing Photoshop within a 13 week period. Developed the artistic direction of the film that pushed the tragic and fantastical story.

Freelance Artist at Animation Speak/Easy

January 1, 2024 - Present

Create graphics promoting events and for the event itself. Follow a style guide with meticulous care and attention to detail. Conduct in-depth research on short films and the directors for show night.

Art Director at Miss Illusion

January 1, 2023 - Present

Worked directly with the Director and Producer to give and distribute revision notes and redlines to artists biweekly. Built model packs, demos and tutorials for a 20 person artist team. Did research for a background paint pipeline for background layout and paint. Updated production trackers for BG Paint and compositing teams.

Co-President and Graphics Manager at WIA SVA

January 1, 2022 - Present

Engage with artists to include them in educational and informative panels. Brainstorm different events alongside WIA SVA officers. Manage team Google drive and calendaring meetings.