My name is Tanja and I am a freelance 2D Background Painter and Illustrator, based in Viborg, Denmark.
I paint backgrounds, color keys and create layouts for 2D animated films and TV shows. 
When I am not freelancing I spend my time creating illustrations of my own design.                                                                                      I am inspired by the fairy tales of my childhood, nature and anime. I am drawn into the world of countryside cottages               and mythical creatures and old old Nordic forest.                                                                                                                                                Telling stories through colourful and  immersive visuels is my passion.
My  greatest sources of inspiration are Ghibli films - I love "Princess  Mononoke" and old illustrators such as Ivan Bilibin, Charles Vess and John Bauer to name a few. 
In my spare time I enjoy, baking sourdough bread, sewing cute dresses for myself, binge watching TV shows, eating delicious food, going out for beer and having a good laugh.
 
 

Latest work

  • Currently working as a background artist on a Tv show in production.

  • Background painter on “Kajsa” and “Emil” both short Christmas specials set to air in 2023.

  • Created backgrounds and visual development for a teaser named “Tales of Zale” a 2D TV series in development.

  • Lead Background Artist, Working for "Young Don The Sauce God" - Youtube Channel

  • Color  Artist on "The Ape Star" an animated feature film

 

Tools of my trade

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Traditional Watercolors media.
Can work with Clip Studio Paint.
Have basic understanding of Autodesk Maya and a 3D pipeline.