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Umaimah (@Colouredbraids) is an artist/designer who makes art for
animation, publishing and more. she grew up in northern Nigeria but
moved to the U.S to pursue a career in art. She spends most of her time
​painting, collecting floral dresses, trinkets and playing with her calico kitten.
She has worked with studios like - Disney TVA, Cartoon Network, Warner Brothers,
​Nickelodeon, Bento box and more
E-mail - Udamakka@gmail.com

​Press and Panels

​​Solo Gallery Exhibition - TAG
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Umaimah's solo gallery show 'coloured braids' took place at
the TAG gallery In Burbank, CA, with the opening reception on
April 6th, 5-8pm PT. The opening reception was a hit with various 
people in and out of the animation industry dropping by to view the
​pieces and support the artist. 
LightBox Expo - Artist Alley
​​Lightbox expo is an art event that connects fans with the artists and creators behind their favorite films, animation, games, TV shows and illustrations. It’s a place for aspiring artist to come and learn and be inspired, and it’s also an amazing art marketplace like no other with over 20,000 attendees. The team of Lightbox expo selects the best artists and designers in the animation and creative field to host panels, showcase their work in artist alleys to meet fans or give demos of their work. In the year 2020, Umaimah was invited to give a talk about her role in animation and in 2023, she is invited back to join the artist alley, a large number of artists from around the world apply for this but only a few are selected.
Keyframe Magazine
​As a member in The Animation Guild, Umaimah was
interviewed about her signature lighting skills in her design
​work and what being in the union means to her.
 Creative Howl
​Umaimah spoke about her process on a visual development
design project on Creative Howl, a site that features talented
designers and illustrators around the world.
Black Nerd Problems
Umaimah talks about her style and aesthetic in her design
​work with Black Nerd Problems. 
​Black N Animated Podcast
​Earlier in her career, Umaimah and her professional peers give
advice on how to get into the animation industry using networking
​skills, on The Black N Animated podcast on Spotify.
The Nation
​Umaimah is interviewed about her inspiration as a designer in
animation by The Nation a Nigerian magazine labelled second-
​most-read media site / newspaper in the country.
Wacom with Lightbox Expo
​Umaimah is joined with her peers to talk about being the few black
designers/artists who are working in the animation industry and how
they are breaking boundaries in animation studios at Lightbox Expo
​sponsored by Wacom.
Okay Africa​
Umaimah is interviewed by Okay Africa ( the largest US-based digital
media platform dedicated to African culture, art and politics) about her
inspirations, the themes in her work and how colors and props stand out
​ in her work.
SCAD Alumni: Umaimah Damakka talks about Prop (Model) and Color Design at Savannah College of Arts and Design.
Umaimah gave a talk and presentation about her career in Prop (Model) Design and Color Design, she took the students through how to make a good enough portfolio that will land you jobs in the animation industry. She also spoke about what each job entails and what it looks like with professional studios.
Panel Discussion at Loyola Marymount University, Fullerton.
​Umaimah was invited to Loyola Marymount University on a panel
discussion about The critically acclaimed animated film Entergalactic
as an animation professional. She spoke about the art direction and the
​path we see art direction take in Animated characters that are comic artists.
Women in Animation at California State University, Fullerton.
​Umaimah gave a talk to the Women In Animation organization at the 
California State University about her art and animation journey to being
​a Color Designer on Proud Family: Louder & Prouder.
Black n Animated Virtual Event / Tea time with a Character Designer
​Umaimah was invited back for a solo Black n Animated episode to talk
​about how she reached her success as a character designer.
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