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Molly Owen

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Molly O.

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Chicago, United States
2D Animator
2D Animation, Animation, Adobe After Effects
2D Animation, Animation, Adobe After Effects
mollyowentoons.com Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a 2D artist and animator with 7+ years of professional experience, often found leveraging my skills in traditional animation to c...
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Tim Liu

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Tim L.

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Chicago, United States
2D Animator
Adobe Photoshop, Animation, Artwork
Adobe Photoshop, Animation, Artwork
Tim's journey as an artist traces back to simple beginnings, with a crayon as his first tool of expression. Over the years, his passion for drawing has blossomed into a c...
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CHROMA CREATE

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CHROMA C.
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
Book Illustration, Editorial Illustration, Illustration
Book Illustration, Editorial Illustration, Illustration
A small creative agency located in Chicago, making cool stuff for people who want it We pride ourselves in being a collective of diverse artists, designers and animato...
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Juan Pedro Corona

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Juan C.
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Photoshop, Animation
I studied 2D Traditional Animation at Columbia College Chicago, graduated May 2025 with a degree in Animation two minors in Education and Programming. In my last 2 semest...
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SpiggyNG

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SpiggyNG
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
2D Animation, Animation, Character Design
2D Animation, Animation, Character Design
2D animator, compositor, artist, character designer, and video editor.
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Rachel A. Boraz

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Rachel B.
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
2D Animation, Animation, Toon Boom Harmony
2D Animation, Animation, Toon Boom Harmony
I am an experienced animation professional with a strong focus on 2D animation, direction, and character design. Throughout my projects, I have contributed to various asp...
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Victonymeme

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Victonymeme
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
2D Animation, 3D Animation, 3D Design
2D Animation, 3D Animation, 3D Design
I’m a professional 2D/3D animator and digital marketer with a passion for bringing ideas to life through stunning visuals and smart strategy. I specialize in character an...
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Hillary Leben

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Hillary L.
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
Character Design, Video Advert, Promo Video
Character Design, Video Advert, Promo Video
Hillary Leben is a versatile and creative multimedia professional with over 15 years of experience in motion graphics, video editing, and projection design. Known for her...
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Greg Radi

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Greg R.
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator
Seasoned animator crafting magic in After Effects for 9+ years. Turning dreams into pixels, even in my downtime. I bring 9 years of experience in animation, during whi...
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JayDrawsThings

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JayDrawsThings
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
Pencil Illustration, Pen and Ink Illustration, Cartoon
I'm an illustrator, 2D animator, writer, and musician living in Chicago. I'd love to help in the concept phase of your work, but I can also knock out some pre-comping or ...
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Jess Koehler

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Jess K.
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate
I'm a designer based in Chicago, IL with a deep passion for all things creative. I have been drawing ever since I knew what a crayon was, and in 2019 I decided to turn it...
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fishback

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fishback
Chicago, United States
2D Animator
2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate
Hello! I am a freelance 2D Animator with experience in video editing, graphic design, and sound design. I am an extremely organized individual with high attention to deta...
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