Hi, I’m Ashen Rain Blumberg, an animator, cartoonist, and director who loves bringing stories to life with playful characters and expressive visuals. I’m passionate about collaboration, world-building, and telling human-centered stories through animation and design. I’m pursuing a BFA in Animation at the School of Visual Arts, and I’ve contributed to CalArts student projects, CSSSA programs, and community arts initiatives. I thrive in creative teams, enjoy mentoring younger artists, and like taking ideas from sketch to screen.

Ashen Rain Blumberg

Hi, I’m Ashen Rain Blumberg, an animator, cartoonist, and director who loves bringing stories to life with playful characters and expressive visuals. I’m passionate about collaboration, world-building, and telling human-centered stories through animation and design. I’m pursuing a BFA in Animation at the School of Visual Arts, and I’ve contributed to CalArts student projects, CSSSA programs, and community arts initiatives. I thrive in creative teams, enjoy mentoring younger artists, and like taking ideas from sketch to screen.

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Hi, I’m Ashen Rain Blumberg, an animator, cartoonist, and director who loves bringing stories to life with playful characters and expressive visuals. I’m passionate about collaboration, world-building, and telling human-centered stories through animation and design.

I’m pursuing a BFA in Animation at the School of Visual Arts, and I’ve contributed to CalArts student projects, CSSSA programs, and community arts initiatives. I thrive in creative teams, enjoy mentoring younger artists, and like taking ideas from sketch to screen.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Designer at Independent Studio
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designed background details for Anya Butler’s CalArts Character Animation Thesis Film 'Fireworks'. Currently on standby for coloring animation frames as of January until further notice.
Volunteer at Global Glimpse
June 6, 2024 - June 19, 2024
40 hours of volunteer work — Picked weeds and transported soil at Don Miguel’s coffee greenhouse; designed an action plan on building an aqueduct for a family; dug ditches and laid down PVC pipes.
Volunteer at California Lawyers for the Arts
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Spotlight on the Arts program participant; engaged in internships and workshops on communication skills, workplace etiquette, public speaking, career exploration, and tours of art facilities.
Admissions/Gallery Assistant at Cartoon Art Museum
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Admitted guests and manned front desk transactions; maintained gallery space with display controls and daily temperature checks.
GIRLFLY Intern at Fly Away Productions
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Internship in July 2024; trained to assist in aerial dance show production over four weeks under Enterprise for Youth.

Education

BFA Animation at School of Visual Arts
September 3, 2025 - May 15, 2029
BFA Animation at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2029
DMD Certificate of Excellence; Florence & Eddie O’Malley Memorial Scholar; PTSA Award; Honor Roll at Abraham Lincoln High School / Silas H. Rhodes School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Animation – CSSSA at California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
GIRLFLY Intern at Fly Away Productions
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Qualifications

Florence & Eddie O’Malley Memorial Scholar
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
PTSA Award
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Honor Roll
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
DMD Certificate of Excellence
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Education, Professional Services