Hi, I’m George Acquah, a creative and detail-oriented background artist based in Accra, Ghana. I have over 2 years of experience in animation and visual development, and I specialize in crafting immersive environments that enhance storytelling in 2D. I’m skilled in layout design, lighting, and atmospheric perspective, with a strong understanding of production pipelines and collaborative workflows. I enjoy collaborating with layout, color script, and animation teams to maintain visual consistency and deliver high-quality backgrounds.

ACQUAH G EORGE JUNIOR

Hi, I’m George Acquah, a creative and detail-oriented background artist based in Accra, Ghana. I have over 2 years of experience in animation and visual development, and I specialize in crafting immersive environments that enhance storytelling in 2D. I’m skilled in layout design, lighting, and atmospheric perspective, with a strong understanding of production pipelines and collaborative workflows. I enjoy collaborating with layout, color script, and animation teams to maintain visual consistency and deliver high-quality backgrounds.

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Hi, I’m George Acquah, a creative and detail-oriented background artist based in Accra, Ghana. I have over 2 years of experience in animation and visual development, and I specialize in crafting immersive environments that enhance storytelling in 2D.

I’m skilled in layout design, lighting, and atmospheric perspective, with a strong understanding of production pipelines and collaborative workflows. I enjoy collaborating with layout, color script, and animation teams to maintain visual consistency and deliver high-quality backgrounds.

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Work Experience

Background Artist at ANIMAX FYB STUDIOS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and painted detailed backgrounds for short films, adhering to art direction and visual tone. Collaborated closely with layout, color script, and animation teams to ensure visual consistency. Created layout thumbnails and value studies to support early-stage art direction. Painted clean backgrounds from approved roughs while maintaining style and visual continuity. Participated in team reviews and made iterative revisions based on feedback.
Background Artist at ANIMAX FYB STUDIOS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and painted detailed backgrounds for short films, adhering to art direction and visual tone. Collaborated closely with layout, color script, and animation teams to ensure visual consistency. Created layout thumbnails and value studies to support early-stage art direction. Painted clean backgrounds from approved roughs while maintaining style and visual continuity. Participated in team reviews and made iterative revisions based on feedback.

Education

Education: Digital painting with Aaron Blaise at Digital painting with Aaron Blaise
January 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Digital Painting and Environment Design at Digital painting with Aaron Blaise
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Environment Design [Digital painting with Aaron Blaise]
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
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