April Connors Ramirez

Freelance illustration and authorial work on diverse projects including comics, editorial illustration, and instructional content; published pieces and ongoing personal projects.

Teach figure drawing techniques and studio practice to students.

Figure Drawing Instructor at University of California Los Angeles, Melnitz School of Theatre Film and Television

Figure drawing instruction for theatre/film/television students.

Instructor at Gnomon School of Visual Effects

Teaching figure drawing and foundational art skills to visual effects students; contributed to curriculum.

Storyboard Artist/Illustrator at Netflix Animation

Contributed storyboard art and visual development for Netflix animation projects.

Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios

Worked on animation productions, contributing to character design, layout, and storytelling.

Animator at Warner Animation Group

Animation contributions for feature projects; collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Guild Member Training at EIDO, Professional Training for Guild Member

Professional training program for guild members.

Instructor at Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

Figurative art instruction and studio teaching.

Illustrator at The Mill

Illustration work for The Mill.

Instructor at Otis College of Art and Design, Fashion Department

Teaching roles within the fashion department.

Instructor at 3Kicks Fine Art Studio

Art instruction and workshops.

Guest Lecturer at Hong Kong, China

International guest lectures; delivered talks on drawing and illustration.