About


Courtney (aka Courtdraws) is an illustrator currently working as a background painter in Los Angeles. Past work clients include Cartoon Network, Netflix, Titmouse, NBCUniversal, ShadowMachine, Airbnb, and What Pumpkin. She also enjoys selling artwork at local events and artist alleys.Courtney is a RISD '17 illustration grad, originally from Maryland. She also enjoys chocolate, cats, climbing, and winding down with the best 24/7 lofi hip hop radio chill beats to relax/study to on Youtube.

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Thank you for reviewing my Sony Pictures Animation Visual Development portfolio! I have been working in the animation world since 2019, most often as a background painter in TV series, but I am interested in expanding my artistic horizons. Below are examples of my work that highlight the various skills that can be utilized in visual development, but if you would like to see only examples of my background paint-focused portfolio, please click the "Backgrounds" tab above. Thank you!

Davy Lamp Saloon • Background with props and sketch

Class Dojo • Editorial illustration & concepts

Personal illustrations with some process steps

Background paint for TV animation (paint only, not layout)

Personal plein air, sketches, and studies

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Thank you for reviewing my T.O. Libcon Artist Alley portfolio! I last tabled at Libcon in 2023 (I belive it was the first year?), and am interested in joining again.Below are examples of my personal artwork that I offer at artist events. I enjoy creating artwork that conveys mood through lighting and color, and celebrating my favorite media!

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SacAnime Summer 2025Thank you for your consideration!

Thank you for reviewing my IGN Live 2026 Artist Alley portfolio! Below are examples of my personal artwork that I offer at artist events. I enjoy creating artwork that conveys mood through lighting and color, and celebrating my favorite media!I am also an artist in the animation industry for TV series, doing color work for studios such as Titmouse, Cartoon Network, Netflix, and more. See the "Backgrounds" tab above for examples of my industry-related work (but not what I sell at artist alleys!).

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SacAnime Summer 2025Thank you for your consideration!

Thank you for reviewing my LightBox Expo 2026 portfolio for the Artist Alley! Below are examples of both my industry-related work and personal artwork that I offer at my artist events. I enjoy sharing artwork that conveys mood through lighting and color, and playing with decoration and pattern.

Background Paint Work


Personal Work

Prints

Plein Air Paintings

Stickers and Accessories

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Thank you for reviewing my Otakon 2026 gallery! Below are examples of works that I offer at my events. I enjoy focusing on environments, color, and light in my art.Previous conventions: SacAnime Summer 2025, FanimeCon 2024, Anime Pasadena 2024 + 2025, and various single-day local events

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SacAnime Summer 2025Thank you for your consideration!

Thank you for reviewing my Anime Impulse OC 2026 gallery! Below are examples of works that I offer at my events. I enjoy focusing on environments, color, and light in my art.Previous conventions: SacAnime Summer 2025, FanimeCon 2024, Anime Pasadena 2024 + 2025, and various single-day local events

Sample table setup:
SacAnime Summer 2025Thank you for your consideration!