About Me


Hello! I'm Zoe Nelson. I'm an artist and 2D/3D animator based in central Indiana.
I'm a recent Graduate from Ball State University with a BFA in animation. I'm passionate about all things art and animation, and I'm eager to get to work and create.


Education

Ball State University, Muncie, IN
— Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts/Animation
September 2021- May 2025
Graduated with Honors


Projects

Party Monster — Student Film
2D/3D Hybrid independent film.
-Did storyboarding, rough animation, cleanup animation, and post-production/looks.
-Worked in an industry-like setting with other university students.
-Created a 3:30 minute long film over 2 semesters
-Received tasks from a lead to complete within a certain time frame.


Experience

Indianapolis Art Center, Broadripple IN— Summer Camp Counselor
June 2022 - July 2022
Acted as an assistant in a classroom-like setting with an instructor, guiding children through a variety of artistic activities
Worked with kids ages 4-14, supervising them throughout the day.
Provided guidance and instruction to ensure the safety of all participants.
Established positive relationships with campers by providing support and encouragement.
Resolved conflicts using effective mediation techniques.
Ensured that all supplies were properly maintained and stored.
Encouraged creativity and cooperation among campers during activities.
Demonstrated patience when dealing with challenging behaviors from campers.
Utilized communication skills to interact with parents, staff, and campers effectively.


Volunteer Work

National Art Honors Society, Brownsburg IN—
Member
September 2019 - May 2021
-Organized events and created -projects to spread art throughout the community.
-Worked on creating a large town mural, doing physical labor for long periods in various weather conditions.

Software

-Adobe After Effects
-Adobe Premiere Pro
-Toon Boom Harmony
-Toon Boom Storyboard
-Autodesk Maya
-Blender
-Procreate
-Windows 10/11


Skills

-Active Participation
-Written and Oral Communication
-Child Supervision
-Computer Proficiency
-Hospitality and Accommodation
-Working in a team


Awards

Party Monster
-Animation Award and Dean’s award at BSU Annual Student Juried Art Show

Original work

Fanart

Drawing

Oil Painting

Watercolor