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
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. |
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.
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. |
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