Hi, I’m Dana – a Colombian illustrator with an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, specializing in animation art and illustration. I blend storytelling, character design, and environment craft to bring ideas to life and loved collaborating on animated projects. My experience spans becoming a versatile background artist, prop designer, and environment artist, working with studios like Dinamita Studio and Estudio Mero on series and feature films. I enjoy shaping props, environments, and layouts that support vibrant storytelling and character-driven worlds.…

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Hi, I’m Dana – a Colombian illustrator with an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, specializing in animation art and illustration. I blend storytelling, character design, and environment craft to bring ideas to life and loved collaborating on animated projects. My experience spans becoming a versatile background artist, prop designer, and environment artist, working with studios like Dinamita Studio and Estudio Mero on series and feature films. I enjoy shaping props, environments, and layouts that support vibrant storytelling and character-driven worlds.…

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Hi, I’m Dana – a Colombian illustrator with an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, specializing in animation art and illustration. I blend storytelling, character design, and environment craft to bring ideas to life and loved collaborating on animated projects.

My experience spans becoming a versatile background artist, prop designer, and environment artist, working with studios like Dinamita Studio and Estudio Mero on series and feature films. I enjoy shaping props, environments, and layouts that support vibrant storytelling and character-driven worlds.

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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Props, Character Design, BG Lineart and Paint at Estudio Mero
December 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Worked on the animated series EXTINTOS by POKER creating props, character designs, background line art and painting.
Props, Background Paint and Layout at Dinamita Studio
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Created props, background paintings, and layouts for Pictoline’s La vida secreta de tu mente.
Props and Background Paint and Layout at Dinamita Studio
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Produced props and backgrounds as well as layouts for CARTOON NETWORK’S animated series Rey Mysterio vs la Oscuridad.
Props, Background Paint and Layout at Dinamita Studio
December 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Contributed to The Legendary Stardust Cowboy feature length film by designing props, painting backgrounds and creating layouts.
Ink and Paint/ Clean up animation at Dinamita Studio
April 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Performed ink, paint, and clean-up animation tasks for Animaniacs (2020) series.
Props, Background Paint and Pose animation work at Dinamita Studio
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021
Worked on props, background painting and pose animation for Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty Season 4.
Props, Background Paint and Pose animation work at Dinamita Studio
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Designed props, painted backgrounds and created pose animations for original short film BOA.
Props, Character Design, Background Layout at Estudio Mero
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Props, character design, line art, and painting for the EXTINTOS animated series.
Ink and Paint/Clean up animation at Dinamita Studio
April 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Ink and paint/clean up animation for Animaniacs (2020).
Props, Background Paint and Pose Animation at Dinamita Studio
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Props, background paint and pose animation work for Rick and Morty Season 4 (Adult Swim).
Props, Background Paint and Pose Animation at Dinamita Studio
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Props, background paint and pose animation work for the original animated short film BOA.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
Undergraduate in Graphic Design at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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