Alyssa Ragni
They/Them
Phone:
(352) 978-4492
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Number of Cats:
Two orange boys :)
Hey there, I'm Alyssa!
I'm an artist, a storyteller whose passion knows no bounds! I have a strong focus on character, and whether it's through animation, comics, or writing, I have a bounty of stories to tell.
Take a look at my portfolio to get a taste of my work so far!
If you'd like to work together, please reach out and say hi!
A Bit About Me
Born in '98 in Florida, and I've been drawing ever since...
Okay, but seriously, I attended Ringling College of Art and Design, graduating in 2020 with a B.F.A. in Computer Animation with a Minor in Art History. My thesis film Doomsday Princess won awards internationally and was screened in Short Nite, a virtual film festival within the game Fortnite.
I've illustrated for Marvel, my Spidersona Garden-Spider appearing in Spider-Verse (Vol. 3) #3. (She shows up again in #6, but I didn't draw that one)
I was an animator at Pixar for a little over three and a half years, working on
Luca, Lightyear, Elemental, Elio, Inside Out 2, and one more unannounced project.
I am a very flexible artist, able to draw and animate in a variety of styles. I have experience in every step of the animation pipeline which is a valuable tool that makes me a quick problem solver and conscious of how my work fits into the big picture of the project.
Download my full Resume or check out the highlights below.
Work Experience
August 2020 – May 2024
November 2023
June 2020 – August 2020
August 2019 - March 2020
June 2019 - September 2019
August 2016 – May 2020
3D Animator, Pixar Animation Studios
Completed the Summer 2020 internship program, animating multiple shots of animation exercises.
Animated on feature films: Luca, Lightyear, Elemental, Elio, Inside Out 2, and one unannounced streaming project (2020-2024)
Experience in Fix/Crowds, and Shot Animation departments.
2D Animator, Lilies (Pixar Jam Project 2023)
Worked with a small team to create a game in 48 hours and oversaw the bulk of production design. 2D animated cycles for the main playable character and built assets which consisted of paint and paper collage, and then were finalized digitally.
Summer Mentee Program, Blue Sky Studios
Experience taking a two-character dialog shot from conceptualization through polish. Communicated with a mentor weekly to review animation and receive feedback.
Illustrator, Marvel Comics, Spider-Verse Vol. 3
Created an illustration, communicating with editors and adjusting to feedback.
Garden-Spider character design was used in following comic issues.
Comic Illustrator, It Comes from Within Vol. 2
Applied and was selected for the anthology. Wrote and Illustrated an original two page comic.
Computer Animation B.F.A; Ringling College of Art & Design
Experience taking ideas from conceptualization through completion, utilizing each step of the animation pipeline with a focus on solid character performance.
Developed all aspects of two-minute animated short film, Doomsday Princess.
Skills
Software Proficiences:
Presto, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Arnold, Nuke, Substance Painter, 3D Coat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Mac, PC, and Linux.