I am Zhanna Alikina, a 2D background artist with a passion for atmospheric storytelling and expressive visuals. I specialize in clean-up and background art for animation, collaborating closely with art directors and teams to deliver cohesive environments that support the narrative. My practice blends traditional drawing with digital tools like Photoshop, Procreate, and Toon Boom Harmony. I’m driven by adaptability, teamwork, and a love for film and animation, with credits on Kenje Kyz, Teen Z, and My Name is Kozy among others.

Zhanna Alikina

I am Zhanna Alikina, a 2D background artist with a passion for atmospheric storytelling and expressive visuals. I specialize in clean-up and background art for animation, collaborating closely with art directors and teams to deliver cohesive environments that support the narrative. My practice blends traditional drawing with digital tools like Photoshop, Procreate, and Toon Boom Harmony. I’m driven by adaptability, teamwork, and a love for film and animation, with credits on Kenje Kyz, Teen Z, and My Name is Kozy among others.

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I am Zhanna Alikina, a 2D background artist with a passion for atmospheric storytelling and expressive visuals. I specialize in clean-up and background art for animation, collaborating closely with art directors and teams to deliver cohesive environments that support the narrative.

My practice blends traditional drawing with digital tools like Photoshop, Procreate, and Toon Boom Harmony. I’m driven by adaptability, teamwork, and a love for film and animation, with credits on Kenje Kyz, Teen Z, and My Name is Kozy among others.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

2D Background Artist, Clean-Up Artist at A Day Production Animation Center
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Worked on 2D background art and cleanup for animation projects; contributed to atmospheric visuals and asset integration; collaborated with art directors to ensure cohesive scenes.
Background Artist at Kazakhfilm JSC named after Shaken Aimanov
March 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Created backgrounds for animated projects; collaborated with directors and layout to ensure consistency with storyboards.
2D Artist Online Internship at Playrix LLC
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Online internship focusing on 2D art for animation; worked on background assets and style adaptation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation Film Directing at T. Zhurgenov Academy of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

2D Basic Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services