January Sun is a Vancouver-grown artist with an interest in the magical and the colorful aspects of life. She previously studied molecular biology to enter medical school before realizing her true passion lies in storytelling and creating laughter with her art.
Experience
Bardel Entertainment (2020 - Present)
Environmental Designer/Matte Painter on Gen:Lock Season 2, Dragon Prince, and others
IGG (2020)
2D Illustrator
Atomic Cartoons (2019 - 2020)
BG Designer on Last Kids on Earth
DHX Media (2018)
Layout Intern on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Freelance Artist (2013 - 2019)
Created customized digital art for clients online
Skills
Photoshop
After Effects
Toon Boom
Adobe Animate
TVPaint Animation
Indesign
Education
Capilano University BC, Canada (2017-2019)
2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma
Simon Fraser University BC, Canada (2012-2016)
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, B.Sc.
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Canada (2002-2009)
Associate of the RCM Diploma for piano
BC Arts Council Scholarship Program (2018)
DHX Media Scholarship (2018)
BC Secondary Simon Fraser Full Entrance Scholarship (2012-2016)
Governor General’s Academic Award (2012)
Achievements & Awards