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I'm a Background Painter with 7 years of experience creating visually rich environments for animation. My background includes training in animation fundamentals from the Algonquin College Animation program, and I'm skilled in digital painting, layout design, color theory, and visual development. I work mainly in Photoshop and Procreate, and I really enjoy collaborating with others to bring cohesive visuals to life. Over the past year, I've been focusing on running my online art shop and taking on commission work. It's given me a chance to keep growing artistically and stay connected with the creative community.…I'm a Background Painter with 7 years of experience creating visually rich environments for animation. My background includes training in animation fundamentals from the Algonquin College Animation program, and I'm skilled in digital painting, layout design, color theory, and visual development. I work mainly in Photoshop and Procreate, and I really enjoy collaborating with others to bring cohesive visuals to life. Over the past year, I've been focusing on running my online art shop and taking on commission work. It's given me a chance to keep growing artistically and stay connected with the creative community.

Sarah Koudelka-Mason

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I'm a Background Painter with 7 years of experience creating visually rich environments for animation. My background includes training in animation fundamentals from the Algonquin College Animation program, and I'm skilled in digital painting, layout design, color theory, and visual development. I work mainly in Photoshop and Procreate, and I really enjoy collaborating with others to bring cohesive visuals to life. Over the past year, I've been focusing on running my online art shop and taking on commission work. It's given me a chance to keep growing artistically and stay connected with the creative community.…I'm a Background Painter with 7 years of experience creating visually rich environments for animation. My background includes training in animation fundamentals from the Algonquin College Animation program, and I'm skilled in digital painting, layout design, color theory, and visual development. I work mainly in Photoshop and Procreate, and I really enjoy collaborating with others to bring cohesive visuals to life. Over the past year, I've been focusing on running my online art shop and taking on commission work. It's given me a chance to keep growing artistically and stay connected with the creative community.

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I’m a Background Painter with 7 years of experience creating visually rich environments for animation. My background includes training in animation fundamentals from the Algonquin College Animation program, and I’m skilled in digital painting, layout design, color theory, and visual development.

I work mainly in Photoshop and Procreate, and I really enjoy collaborating with others to bring cohesive visuals to life. Over the past year, I’ve been focusing on running my online art shop and taking on commission work. It’s given me a chance to keep growing artistically and stay connected with the creative community.

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Work Experience

Owner & Artist at Self Employed

January 1, 2017 - Present

Manage online shop selling original artwork and offering commission services; develop and maintain online presence through social media and digital marketing; cultivate a loyal customer base while continuously improving art skills through commissioned projects; vending and selling homemade merchandise.

Background Artist at Self Employed

October 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019

Communicated regularly with studio and creative teams to align on vision and feedback; color matched the show's style to create seamless unity; managed schedules and multiple projects while maintaining consistent quality.

Background Artist at Mercury Film Works

June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023

Painted stylized backgrounds for animation projects; collaborated with creative teams to build cohesive environments; established color and lighting directions for animation and composition; delivered textures and matte paintings for mixed animation workflows; handled multiple productions simultaneously.

Background Artist at Big Jump Entertainment

April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Created background art for animated series and short films, maintaining visual consistency; collaborated with art directors and layout artists to support storytelling; produced matte paintings and textures for 2D and hybrid animation; managed multiple deadlines across projects.

Vendor/Artist at Next Door Market

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Booths and market participation including Sweater Weather and other 2025 Next Door Market events.

Background Artist at Mercury Film Works Inc

June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023

Painted stylized backgrounds for animation projects. Collaborated with creative teams to build cohesive environments. Established color and lighting direction for animation and composition. Delivered textures and matte paintings for mixed animation workflows. Handled multiple productions simultaneously. Notable projects included Mickey Mouse seasons and Hilda season work.