I'm a cartoonist and animator from Tennessee. Born in Japan, I graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin in 2012. I have been published in MAD Magazine, SpongeBob Comics, GoComics, and other publications and sites. I have worked in animation as a storyboard artist, designer, and animator. **EXPERIENCE:** **Artist and Writer** United Plankton Pictures _2015 - 2018_ Produced comic book stories for SpongeBob Comics, featuring characters from the Nickelodeon cartoon. Tasks include writing, penciling, inking, and coloring, working with the editor throughout each process. **Writer** MAD Magazine _2015 - 2017_ Co-created "Jerry Stathes, Prank Expert" comic strip for MAD Magazine. **Cartoonist** Andrews McMeel Syndication _2015 - 2021_ Created and illustrated syndicated comic strip "Ask a Cat". **Storyboard Artist** Ross Bollinger Animation _2016 - 2019_ Storyboarded episodes of "Pencilmation" and "Infrequently Asked Questions". Task include creating new props and character designs, working with story supervisors and directors. **Animator** Smallbug Studio _2020 - present_ Independent content creator under the Smallbug Studio banner, conceiving each story and leading a team of voice actors and artists. Cartoons include "Ask a Cat", "Poetry Lovers", "House Cat Sez", and "Katrina the Fuzzy Princess". Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Charles Brubaker

I'm a cartoonist and animator from Tennessee. Born in Japan, I graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin in 2012. I have been published in MAD Magazine, SpongeBob Comics, GoComics, and other publications and sites. I have worked in animation as a storyboard artist, designer, and animator. **EXPERIENCE:** **Artist and Writer** United Plankton Pictures _2015 - 2018_ Produced comic book stories for SpongeBob Comics, featuring characters from the Nickelodeon cartoon. Tasks include writing, penciling, inking, and coloring, working with the editor throughout each process. **Writer** MAD Magazine _2015 - 2017_ Co-created "Jerry Stathes, Prank Expert" comic strip for MAD Magazine. **Cartoonist** Andrews McMeel Syndication _2015 - 2021_ Created and illustrated syndicated comic strip "Ask a Cat". **Storyboard Artist** Ross Bollinger Animation _2016 - 2019_ Storyboarded episodes of "Pencilmation" and "Infrequently Asked Questions". Task include creating new props and character designs, working with story supervisors and directors. **Animator** Smallbug Studio _2020 - present_ Independent content creator under the Smallbug Studio banner, conceiving each story and leading a team of voice actors and artists. Cartoons include "Ask a Cat", "Poetry Lovers", "House Cat Sez", and "Katrina the Fuzzy Princess". Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a cartoonist and animator from Tennessee.

Born in Japan, I graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin in 2012. I have been published in MAD Magazine, SpongeBob Comics, GoComics, and other publications and sites. I have worked in animation as a storyboard artist, designer, and animator.

EXPERIENCE:

Artist and Writer United Plankton Pictures
2015 - 2018
Produced comic book stories for SpongeBob Comics, featuring characters from the Nickelodeon cartoon. Tasks include writing, penciling, inking, and coloring, working with the editor throughout each process.

Writer MAD Magazine
2015 - 2017
Co-created “Jerry Stathes, Prank Expert” comic strip for MAD Magazine.

Cartoonist Andrews McMeel Syndication
2015 - 2021
Created and illustrated syndicated comic strip “Ask a Cat”.

Storyboard Artist Ross Bollinger Animation
2016 - 2019
Storyboarded episodes of “Pencilmation” and “Infrequently Asked Questions”. Task include creating new props and character designs, working with story supervisors and directors.

Animator Smallbug Studio
2020 - present
Independent content creator under the Smallbug Studio banner, conceiving each story and leading a team of voice actors and artists. Cartoons include “Ask a Cat”, “Poetry Lovers”, “House Cat Sez”, and “Katrina the Fuzzy Princess”. Website: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Skills

2D
2D Animation
Adobe Photoshop
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Cartoon
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Clip Studio Paint
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Comic Strip
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Experience Level

2D Animation
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Cartoon
Expert
Clip Studio Paint
Expert
Comic Strip
Expert
Toon Boom Harmony
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at University of Tennessee at Martin
December 14, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other
    uniE608 NEW Animation Showreel - Charles Brubaker
    Clips of various animation I did. For business inquiry: https://www.twine.net/signin Portfolio: bakertoons.com #animator #video
    uniE621 SpongeBob Comics page 2
    One of the comics I wrote and illustrated based on "SpongeBob SquarePants", published by United Plankton Pictures. #illustrator
    uniE621 SpongeBob Comics page 3
    One of the comics I wrote and illustrated based on "SpongeBob SquarePants", published by United Plankton Pictures. #illustrator
    uniE621 SpongeBob Comics page 4
    One of the comics I wrote and illustrated based on "SpongeBob SquarePants", published by United Plankton Pictures. #illustrator
    uniE621 SpongeBob Comics page 1
    One of the comics I wrote and illustrated based on "SpongeBob SquarePants", published by United Plankton Pictures. #illustrator
    uniE621 Snow day
    Lineless sample. #graphicdesigner #illustrator #designer
    uniE608 Animation Showreel
    Sample reels of my animation. Projects featured include "Katrina the Fuzzy Princess", "Ask a Cat", and "Charlie the Human". See more animation at https://www.twine.net/signin #video #animator #filmdirector #2danimator #cartoon
    uniE621 Ask a Cat 3
    Part of my syndicated comic strip "Ask a Cat", which ran 2014-2019.
    uniE621 Ask a Cat 1
    Part of my syndicated comic strip "Ask a Cat", which ran 2014-2019.
    uniE621 Ask a Cat 2
    Part of my syndicated comic strip "Ask a Cat", which ran 2014-2019.

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