aiyagimelberg.myportfolio.com/ Hi, I'm Aiya Gimelberg! An artist based in the Bay and Long Beach, CA. I'm currently pursuing a BFA in Animation; Pre-Production, at California State University, Long Beach. I'm passionate about bringing comfort and relatability within the characters I create, so those watching never feel alone, even in the darkest times. My life and experiences are where many of my ideas originate. From the people I talk to, the places I live, and the memories I make. I focus on experimenting with creativity and color, involving traditional and digital mediums. When I'm not drawing, you can find me playing video games, at a concert, catching up with friends, at the beach, in the forest, or at the movies.…

Aiya Gimelberg

aiyagimelberg.myportfolio.com/ Hi, I'm Aiya Gimelberg! An artist based in the Bay and Long Beach, CA. I'm currently pursuing a BFA in Animation; Pre-Production, at California State University, Long Beach. I'm passionate about bringing comfort and relatability within the characters I create, so those watching never feel alone, even in the darkest times. My life and experiences are where many of my ideas originate. From the people I talk to, the places I live, and the memories I make. I focus on experimenting with creativity and color, involving traditional and digital mediums. When I'm not drawing, you can find me playing video games, at a concert, catching up with friends, at the beach, in the forest, or at the movies.…

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aiyagimelberg.myportfolio.com/

Hi, I’m Aiya Gimelberg! An artist based in the Bay and Long Beach, CA. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Animation; Pre-Production, at California State University, Long Beach. I’m passionate about bringing comfort and relatability within the characters I create, so those watching never feel alone, even in the darkest times. My life and experiences are where many of my ideas originate. From the people I talk to, the places I live, and the memories I make. I focus on experimenting with creativity and color, involving traditional and digital mediums.
When I’m not drawing, you can find me playing video games, at a concert, catching up with friends, at the beach, in the forest, or at the movies.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Development Artist at Root of the Problem (Short Film)
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated with the director in person and online to meet production milestones, used Toon Boom Harmony to clean up linework, and colored two scenes to stay true to the story and enhance mood and personality.
Visual Development Artist at Chicken Out (Short Film)
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Communicated with the director online to efficiently clean up linework and color for one scene; delivered in-progress work to meet deadlines and receive feedback.
Freelance Artist/Illustrator at Self-employed
October 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborated with clients for curated illustrations based on photographs, ideas, and holidays.

Education

Animation at California State University, Long Beach
August 20, 2023 - May 15, 2027

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper 50s Robot

    Character created inspired by moodboards. Influences of 50s clothing and futuristic designs, incorporating how a Robot new to the human world would interact with everyday objects.

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    paper Elianna Kiwonthta

    An original character from Siletz, Oregon, of the Siletz tribe. Set in the 90s, Elianna is finding a balance between her cultural identity and interests in fashion and punk rock culture.

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