Hi, I'm Isabella Terpstra, a passionate and detail-oriented character designer and 3D animator. I love creating unique characters and bringing them to life through storytelling, digital painting, and animation. Working collaboratively on film projects has given me hands-on experience in the full production pipeline, and I enjoy every step from initial concept to final animation. I also have a strong background in illustration and app design, particularly for children's books and educational apps. I'm always excited to contribute creatively while learning new techniques and tools in design and animation.

Isabella Terpstra

Hi, I'm Isabella Terpstra, a passionate and detail-oriented character designer and 3D animator. I love creating unique characters and bringing them to life through storytelling, digital painting, and animation. Working collaboratively on film projects has given me hands-on experience in the full production pipeline, and I enjoy every step from initial concept to final animation. I also have a strong background in illustration and app design, particularly for children's books and educational apps. I'm always excited to contribute creatively while learning new techniques and tools in design and animation.

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Hi, I’m Isabella Terpstra, a passionate and detail-oriented character designer and 3D animator. I love creating unique characters and bringing them to life through storytelling, digital painting, and animation. Working collaboratively on film projects has given me hands-on experience in the full production pipeline, and I enjoy every step from initial concept to final animation.

I also have a strong background in illustration and app design, particularly for children’s books and educational apps. I’m always excited to contribute creatively while learning new techniques and tools in design and animation.

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Work Experience

Character Animation Cohort at University of Central Florida
May 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Collaborated on a film project simulating a work environment with full production pipeline experience. Designed major characters including one of the main protagonists, created orthographic sheets and style guide ideations. Developed multiple action shots for storyboarding. Modeled and textured background assets and characters. Animated sequences including lip sync, walk cycles, and dynamic actions contributing to final film shots.
General Artist at Sound Sprouts, Remote
December 31, 2024 - August 3, 2025
Lead Illustrator and App Designer for a children's book series. Illustrated all pages for a published book. Designed characters, brand visuals, and coloring book illustrations. Created characters and animations for the educational app.
Marketing Officer at Robotics Club, Stoneman Douglas
May 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Led branding and design for club merchandise. Rebranded club logo and mascot. Designed t-shirts, hoodies, pins, and flags.

Education

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at University of Central Florida, Orlando
July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Parkland
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021

Qualifications

Stars for the Future Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Superintendent’s AP Studio Exhibit Featured Artist
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Soroptimist Human Trafficking Art Exhibit Selected Artist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other