I'm a Graphic Artist, Illustrator & Designer and Animation professional working from concept stage to completion. I have broad experience directing art for advertising agencies, design studios, and entertainment projects, delivering cohesive visuals from initial concept through final production. I also bring strong teaching credentials, mentoring students in the fundamentals of art, and I’m proficient in MS Office, digital media, and the Adobe suite for web, print, and interactive design.…

Doug Appleton

I'm a Graphic Artist, Illustrator & Designer and Animation professional working from concept stage to completion. I have broad experience directing art for advertising agencies, design studios, and entertainment projects, delivering cohesive visuals from initial concept through final production. I also bring strong teaching credentials, mentoring students in the fundamentals of art, and I’m proficient in MS Office, digital media, and the Adobe suite for web, print, and interactive design.…

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I’m a Graphic Artist, Illustrator & Designer and Animation professional working from concept stage to completion. I have broad experience directing art for advertising agencies, design studios, and entertainment projects, delivering cohesive visuals from initial concept through final production.
I also bring strong teaching credentials, mentoring students in the fundamentals of art, and I’m proficient in MS Office, digital media, and the Adobe suite for web, print, and interactive design.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Public Relations Officer at Huntington Library, Art Galleries & Botanical Gardens
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Public Relations Officer responsible for promoting Huntington Library, Art Galleries & Botanical Gardens; manage media relations, press materials, events, and publicity campaigns.
Production Designer at Planet Art
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Direction for art graphics on the web for various products.
Digital Background Artist at Disney TVA
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Digital background artist and direction for Mickey Mouse Club House TV show.
Digital Artist of Props at MoonScoop Animation
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Props for the 3D animation feature Zhu-Zhu Pets movie.
Traditional & Digital Background Artist at Nickelodeon Animation
January 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Hey Arnold! show and The Hey Arnold Movie background art.
Character Design, Background Design, Storyboards and Background Art at D.I.C. Entertainment
January 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Character Design, Background Design, Storyboards and Background Art for animated TV shows including Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures, Dennis the Menace, Sonic the Hedgehog, Captain Planet & the Planeteers, and Double Dragon.
Public Relations for Artwork at Huntington Library, Art Galleries & Botanical Gardens
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Public relations for artwork.
Production Designer at Planet Art
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Design for art graphics on the web for various products.
Digital Background Artist & Prop Designer at Disney TVA
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Digital background artist and prop designs for Mickey Mouse Club House TV show.
Digital Artist (Props) at Moonscoop Animation
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Digital Artist of Props for the 3D animation feature Zhu-Zhu Pets movie.
Traditional & Digital Background Artist at Nickelodeon Animation
January 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Traditional & Digital Background Artist for Hey Arnold! show and The Hey Arnold Movie.
Public Relations for Artwork at Huntington Library, Art Galleries & Botanical Gardens
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Public relations for artwork and exhibitions, coordinating outreach and communications around gallery shows and projects.
Production Designer at Planet Art
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Production design for art graphics on the web for various products and campaigns.
Background Designer at Nickelodeon Animation
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Background design for SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star TV shows.
Digital Background Artist and Prop Designer at Disney TVA
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Digital background artwork and prop designs for Mickey Mouse Club House.
Digital Artist of Props at Moonscoop Animation
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Prop design and digital artwork for the 3D animated feature Zhu-Zhu Pets.
Background Artist at Nickelodeon Animation
January 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Traditional & Digital Background Artist for Hey Arnold! show and The Hey Arnold Movie.

Education

B.F.A. at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
B.F.A. at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
B.F.A. at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Qualifications

Teaching credentials
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level