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Kaitlyn Chen
Digital Painting
Color Design

Likes drawing. And bread. And space. Also swords. Swords are cool.

Biography

Kaitlyn is an artist living in the Philadelphia area. She's currently working towards a degree in Design and Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania, but her interest lies in art and animation and how they can be used to tell new and diverse stories. Her main focus is background paint, but she's open to all things visual development, whether it be backgrounds, props, or characters. At the moment, she's looking for internships or trainee/entry-level positions in the animation industry. When she's not drawing or studying, you can find her reading books, playing video games and D&D, biking, or making cosplay and props. She also likes bread. And space. And swords. Swords are cool.

Skills

Roles

  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate

Technical Skills

  • Advanced

Other Skills

  • Intermediate

Work Experience

2022 – Present day

Artistic Intern

Titmouse
Created artwork for various practice assignments with professional materials. Mentored by art directors to create industry standard work and sat in on dailies meetings for a live production.

2019 – Present day

Graphic Designer

Penn Student Design
Designed and created branding and other graphics for organizations in the Philadelphia area.

2021 – 2021

Matte Painting and Background Art Mentee

Women In Animation
Mentorship under Alyssa Zarate through the WIA Mentorship Program. Learned about the history and role of matte painters and background artists in film, completed various assignments.

Education

2019 – 2023

BA

University of Pennsylvania

Design/CS

Design and Computer Science double major at the University of Pennsylvania.