Jen Ealy's Journey into Production Design and Illustration

Jen Ealy is a concept artist, production designer, and illustrator known for her work in animation and children's books. She started as a fine art painter but decided to shift towards commercial art to collaborate with others. Growing up near Disney World and being exposed to movies, she developed a love for storytelling through visuals. With a diverse skill set in traditional and digital animation, she freelances in Portland, working on projects ranging from stop-motion to CGI. Ealy emphasizes the importance of research and reference in her creative process and believes in the value of embracing uncomfortable emotions in storytelling.