Hi,
My name is Alexa Hanson. I'm a 30 year old wife and mother. I've recently relocated from Orange County, California to beautiful Austin, Texas. I've had a dream to be an artist working in the world of animation since I was in middle school where I first laid my eyes on a copy of the book, The Art of Animation. Since then I have done everything I could to achieve that dream. I attended Utah Valley University and BYU where I had a major in Art. When I returned home to California I attended The Animation Academy in the heart of Burbank. Since then I have worked with many companies and clients and created a career for myself. I've worked very hard to get to where I am today and the adventure has only just begun.
HERE ARE A COUPLE OF COMPANIES I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK FOR.
Experience, Education and Awards
Experience
CHARACTER DESIGNER
Bento Box Animation
2020 – Present
2D Character Layout Artist
Flying Bark Productions
2019 – 2020
Production Illustrator/Designer
SCS Direct Inc.
2015 – 2019
PROP ARTIST
Disney Television Animation Studios
2010 – 2011
CHILDRENS BOOK ILLUSTRATOR
Cedar Fort Publishing
2013 – 2019
Education
Master of Character Design
The Animation Academy
Burbank, California 2012
Associates Degree/ Art Major
Brigham Young University
Salt Lake City, Utah 2010
PROGRAMS and SKILLS
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects
Toon Boom Harmony
ZBrush & Maya
Pen & Pencil Sketching
Organization & Teamwork
Interpersonal Communication
Advertisement Design
Coordinating with Style
Awards & Recognition
Tillywig Toy Awards (Best Family Fun)
This was one of many awards given to a board game that I illustrated called Tall Tales: The Game of Infinite Story Telling.
Dr. Toys (Best Classic)
This was one of many awards given to a board game that I illustrated called Tall Tales: The Game of Infinite Story Telling.
Scholastic Parent & Chid (Gold Star Toy)
This was one of many awards given to a board game that I illustrated called Tall Tales: The Game of Infinite Story Telling.