I am a professional, multi-skilled artist recognized for my strong work ethic, tireless commitment to learning, and exceptional ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. I've contributed as a background layout artist at Walt Disney Animation Studio (1998–2002), creating layouts for Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Home on the Range, Lilo & Stitch 2, Tarzan 2. I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Art History from Fort Hays State University (2024) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Illustration from The Academy of Art University (1998). Currently, I work as a freelance illustrator, teach drawing and painting privately, lead workshops for art associations, and paint for shows and commissions. I have published bilingual books: Prince of the Sea (2016) and an illustrated memoir Roses from the Crimson Rock (2025).

Mina Ho Ferrante

I am a professional, multi-skilled artist recognized for my strong work ethic, tireless commitment to learning, and exceptional ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. I've contributed as a background layout artist at Walt Disney Animation Studio (1998–2002), creating layouts for Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Home on the Range, Lilo & Stitch 2, Tarzan 2. I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Art History from Fort Hays State University (2024) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Illustration from The Academy of Art University (1998). Currently, I work as a freelance illustrator, teach drawing and painting privately, lead workshops for art associations, and paint for shows and commissions. I have published bilingual books: Prince of the Sea (2016) and an illustrated memoir Roses from the Crimson Rock (2025).

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I am a professional, multi-skilled artist recognized for my strong work ethic, tireless commitment to learning, and exceptional ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.

I’ve contributed as a background layout artist at Walt Disney Animation Studio (1998–2002), creating layouts for Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Home on the Range, Lilo & Stitch 2, Tarzan 2. I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Art History from Fort Hays State University (2024) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Illustration from The Academy of Art University (1998). Currently, I work as a freelance illustrator, teach drawing and painting privately, lead workshops for art associations, and paint for shows and commissions. I have published bilingual books: Prince of the Sea (2016) and an illustrated memoir Roses from the Crimson Rock (2025).

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Work Experience

Background Layout Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studio
January 1, 2002 - October 22, 2025
Created background layouts for animated movies including Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Home on the Range, Lilo & Stitch 2, Tarzan 2.
Background Layout Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studio
January 1, 2002 - October 22, 2025
Created background layouts for animated movies such as Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Home on the Range, Lilo & Stitch 2, and Tarzan 2.
Freelance Illustrator / Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Illustrating freelance; teaching private lessons in drawing and painting; giving art workshops to art associations; painting for art shows and commissions; writing bilingual books (Prince of the Sea, 2016) and illustrating memoir Roses from the Crimson Rock (2025).

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Fort Hays State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Academy of Arts University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Liberal Studies with concentration in Art History at Fort Hays State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art and Illustration at The Academy of Arts University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services