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Hi, I'm Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children's books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy. I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I'm designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.…Hi, I'm Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children's books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy. I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I'm designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.

Anna Halahan

Concept Artist, Character Designer, Children’s Book Illustrator

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Hi, I'm Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children's books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy. I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I'm designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.…Hi, I'm Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children's books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy. I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I'm designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children’s books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy.

I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I’m designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Russian

Fluent

Ukrainian

Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Evol Motions

March 1, 2025 - June 6, 2024

Created environment and character concept art for a large-scale animated film production, contributing to the visual development and storytelling of the project.

Webtoon Comic Creator at Self-employed

September 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024

Created webtoon comics from concept and story writing to storyboarding, character design, pacing, and final illustration.

Environment Concept Artist at Ultimayd Studios

February 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Created immersive environment concept art for the animation production Destiny Starz, a project for Netflix and Amazon. Collaborated effectively with art directors and a cross-functional team to align with project goals and artistic vision. Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to various artistic styles and themes, ensuring consistency with the project's evolving direction.

Concept Artist at Media Monks

February 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Designed high-quality concept art for environments, props, and vehicles, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Partnered closely with art directors and developers to visualize and execute creative concepts for Royal Caribbean's Utopia Ship film production. Maintained a full-time, 40-hour workweek, utilizing advanced digital painting techniques to create visually compelling artwork.

Character Designer / Illustrator at Freelance

October 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024

Developed unique, captivating character designs for diverse freelance projects, enhancing visual storytelling and narrative depth. Collaborated with clients to understand creative visions, leading to tailored character designs that met project goals. Strengthened client communication skills by managing projects independently from concept to final delivery.

Children’s Book Illustrator at Ludwigsburg, Germany

September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Illustrated and designed both characters and backgrounds for a children's book, bringing narrative elements to life through engaging visuals. Collaborated with the author to ensure alignment between visual style and storytelling goals, enhancing the book's appeal to its young audience.

Fine Artist at Stuttgart State Gallery

August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Contributed to the creation and organization of the exhibition "Unter einem Himmel" at Stuttgart State Gallery, focusing on themes of equality and women's rights. Created a series of works centered on social issues, showcased as part of the exhibition. Participated in filming a short documentary highlighting the experiences of Ukrainian children affected by war.