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Shaela R. Kinting

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​Born in London, Ontario, with relations in Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island Ontario), Shaela Kinting is an Annishinaabe artist who began drawing as soon as she was able to hold a pencil.

About

​Born in London, Ontario, with relations in Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island Ontario), Shaela Kinting is an Annishinaabe artist who began drawing as soon as she was able to hold a pencil. Shaela attended Beal Art and attained her Bachelors of Animation at Sheridan College. She has been working in the Animation Industry for over a decade, designing, animating, storyboarding and creating backgrounds for cartoons like Disney’s “Pickle and Peanut” the
Netflix and Hulu’s “Solar Opposites” and Moxy Fox’s “Mystery of the Fireball”. While living in Nova Scotia, Shaela also created a short film titled “Netukulimk” for the National Film Board of Canada in 2018. It was a very special project, helping teach children the importance of living sustainably in harmony with nature. Shaela’s work is influenced by her Anishinaabe roots and her love of nature. Shaela has often found music to be a great source of inspiration as well and is involved in the Canadian music and artist community. Her work focuses
on elements of nature and portraiture with hints of fantasy. Through her work, Shaela Kinting hopes to share the beauty she sees in the world around her.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 8 roles

Animator; Character and Background Designer; Storyboard Artist; Background Artist · Moxy Fox Animation StudiosFeb 2021 – May 2021 · 4 mos

Worked on “The Mystery of the Fireball” performing animation, character and background design, storyboard work, and background art using both digital and traditional mediums.

Art Director; Character and Background Designer; Animator; Background Artist; Storyboard Artist · National Film Board of Canada (NFB)Feb 2018 – Nov 2018 · 10 mos

Worked on “Netukulimk” short film for “Ocean School, an Interactive Educational Experience,” including art direction plus character/background design, animation, background art, and storyboard work.

Layout Artist · Copernicus Animation StudiosJan 2014 – Jan 2024 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Worked as Layout Artist for “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” (nominated for 3 Emmys; Amazon video series).

Layout Artist / Revisions Supervisor · Copernicus Animation StudiosJan 2014 – Jan 2024 · 10 yrs 1 mo
Layout Design Lead/Supervisor · Copernicus Animation StudiosJan 2014 – Jan 2024 · 10 yrs 1 mo
Layout Artist · Copernicus Animation StudiosJan 2014 – Jan 2024 · 10 yrs 1 mo
Layout Artist · Big JumpMar 2013 – Jul 2013 · 5 mos
Freelance Animator and Artist · FreelanceJan 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 11 mos

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure (Fast-Track Program) · Canadore College (Remote)2025 – 2026
Bachelor's degree with Honors (Applied Arts of Animation) · Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning2008 – 2013
OSSD (with Honors) · H.B. Beal Secondary School2008 – 2026

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