Katleen Bolanos | Based in Los Angeles, California
I studied at California State University, Long Beach, and received my BFA in Illustration/Animation. I am an aspiring concept artist and illustrator. I like to cater my portfolio and skills to character design, illustration, and environmental art. Through intensive studies in anatomy, figure drawing, perspective, and color theory, I developed a semi-realistic art style. During my creative process, I carefully choose color palettes to best reflect the personalities of my characters, the design of their props, and the tone of their environments. In terms of backgrounds, I like to create environments with more detail and an emphasis on color and lighting. In the spring of 2023, I was a co-producer for the "Limited Edition" student gallery held at CSULB. As the producer, I managed a team of over 40 students to organize the theme, fundraisers, and deadlines of the gallery. The gallery had an excellent turnout and my showcase was featured on the CSULB School of Art official Instagram, @csulb_schoolofart.
I am a current part-time employee at Apple. As a specialist, my goal is to build customer loyalty through excellent customer service and effectively displaying Apple’s Values. I maintain the visuals on the product zone to invite the customers to interact with the products, along with directing foot traffic throughout the establishment to ensure everyone is properly assisted. I like to spend time researching online to keep myself up to date on all the quirks that come with newer tech and the latest softwares. I strive to be as knowledgeable as I can be to better aid my customers.
When I am not working or drawing, I can be found spending time with my friends and family, watching my favorite shows, or playing story-based video games. I use Discord almost "religiously" to keep in touch with friends and search for resources to further my development as an artist. I am a huge fan of EDM, always in search of shows featuring my favorite artists such as ODESZA, Deadmau5, and Kx5.
Education
2019-2023
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration/Animation
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