Hi! I'm an imaginative and highly motivated Background Artist with a passion for visual storytelling and innovative design. I specialize in creating believable worlds and backgrounds that align perfectly with the unique style and vision of each project. I take pride in my strong work ethic and my dedication to continuous learning while solving design challenges creatively. I enjoy collaborating closely with teams and clients to ensure every piece I create fits seamlessly within the project’s aesthetic. When I'm not working, you'll find me thrifting, reading, gardening, or diving into video games for a little inspiration and relaxation.…

Kat Sutherland

Hi! I'm an imaginative and highly motivated Background Artist with a passion for visual storytelling and innovative design. I specialize in creating believable worlds and backgrounds that align perfectly with the unique style and vision of each project. I take pride in my strong work ethic and my dedication to continuous learning while solving design challenges creatively. I enjoy collaborating closely with teams and clients to ensure every piece I create fits seamlessly within the project’s aesthetic. When I'm not working, you'll find me thrifting, reading, gardening, or diving into video games for a little inspiration and relaxation.…

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Hi! I’m an imaginative and highly motivated Background Artist with a passion for visual storytelling and innovative design. I specialize in creating believable worlds and backgrounds that align perfectly with the unique style and vision of each project. I take pride in my strong work ethic and my dedication to continuous learning while solving design challenges creatively.

I enjoy collaborating closely with teams and clients to ensure every piece I create fits seamlessly within the project’s aesthetic. When I’m not working, you’ll find me thrifting, reading, gardening, or diving into video games for a little inspiration and relaxation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Layout Artist at Black Ohio Film Group
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed whimsical background layouts for Uncle Nick the Movie that align with the vision and aesthetic of the film.
Background Supervisor & Background Artist at Studio Relic
November 1, 2024 - Present
Designed layouts and painted backgrounds on WULF, ensuring style accuracy and quality for the film. Reviewed and revised employees' background paintings to ensure consistency with WULF's established visual style, color script, and aesthetic vision. Worked closely with the Art Director to resolve design issues.
Poster Contest Winner at 313 Presents
February 29, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Illustrated a high-energy digital painting of characters enjoying Pine Knob’s outdoor concert venue. Worked closely with the client to ensure that the brand identity and promotion of the venue were prioritized. Attended the unveiling media event in May 2024 and spoke on Hello, Pine Knob podcast.
Background Layout Artist at Black Ohio Film Group
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed whimsical background layouts for Uncle Nick the Movie that align with the vision and aesthetic of the film.
Background Supervisor & Background Artist at Studio Relic
November 1, 2024 - Present
Designed layouts and painted backgrounds on WULF, ensuring style accuracy and quality for the film. Reviewed and revised employees' background paintings to ensure consistency with WULF's established visual style, color script, and aesthetic vision. Worked closely with the Art Director to resolve design issues.
Poster Contest Winner at 313 Presents
February 28, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Illustrated a high-energy digital painting of characters enjoying Pine Knob’s outdoor concert venue. Worked closely with the client to ensure that the brand identity and promotion of the venue were prioritized. Attended the unveiling media event in May 2024 and spoke on Hello, Pine Knob podcast.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at College for Creative Studies
August 31, 2020 - May 9, 2024
Graduated with High Honors, 3.99 GPA. Majored in Illustration with a focus in Visual Development
BFA Illustration at College for Creative Studies
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
BFA Illustration at College for Creative Studies
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024

Qualifications

Captivating and Dynamic Character Creation
June 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Nickelodeon Prop Design Course
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Captivating and Dynamic Character Creation
June 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Nickelodeon Prop Design Course
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services
    uniE621 Evaeriel: A Faerie Tale. Aylin and Selene's Home
    Evaeriel: A Faerie Tale, is an ongoing visual development project I started my senior year at the College for Creative Studies. The project is a YA fantasy concept intended to be adapted into an animated feature film. The story follows Aylin, a quiet and awkward faerie afraid of drawing attention to herself. She lives with her sister Selene in Evaeriel, the kingdom of the faeries. Other faeries are put off by Aylin’s strange behavior after she starts having horrible visions and nightmares about the end of Evaeriel. Aylin soon finds herself at the heart of a perilous quest: to find what’s causing the unrest and save the world of Evaeriel before it’s too late.The story is focused on good triumphing over evil, love and care for the natural world, and finding strength within to do the impossible. This piece was made to show what the main character's, Aylin and Selene, house and it's surrounding environment would look like. To see more of my work on this project, check out my portfolio website: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Evaeriel: A Faerie Tale. Kingdom Background Illustration.
    Evaeriel: A Faerie Tale, is an ongoing visual development project I started my senior year at the College for Creative Studies. The project is a YA fantasy concept intended to be adapted into an animated feature film. The story follows Aylin, a quiet and awkward faerie afraid of drawing attention to herself. She lives with her sister Selene in Evaeriel, the kingdom of the faeries. Other faeries are put off by Aylin's strange behavior after she starts having horrible visions and nightmares about the end of Evaeriel. Aylin soon finds herself at the heart of a perilous quest: to find what's causing the unrest and save the world of Evaeriel before it's too late. The story is focused on good triumphing over evil, love and care for the natural world, and finding strength within to do the impossible. This particular illustration was to act as an establishing shot for the Kingdom of Evaeriel. To see more of my work on this project, check out my portfolio website: https://www.twine.net/signin…