Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work
@grandpabento.bsky.social
🚂 BG Design | Illustration | BG Paint 🚋
No AI
Follow me on IG @grandpabento
Email: bttomimatsu39@gmail.com
Portfolio: btomimatsu.com
Links: https://linktr.ee/grandpabento
No AI
Follow me on IG @grandpabento
Email: bttomimatsu39@gmail.com
Portfolio: btomimatsu.com
Links: https://linktr.ee/grandpabento
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Happy #PortfolioDay Everyone!
My name is Ben and I am an LA Based Background Artist and Illustrator!
I am #openforwork and always on the lookout for my next adventure!
📧: bttomimatsu39@gmail.com
🌐: btomimatsu.com
My name is Ben and I am an LA Based Background Artist and Illustrator!
I am #openforwork and always on the lookout for my next adventure!
📧: bttomimatsu39@gmail.com
🌐: btomimatsu.com
No fancy announcement this time, but if any moots are at LBX, or if you wanna meet up, I will be there Friday and in the area on Saturday and Sunday!
Who wants to meet up at Lightbox??
I'll be there all weekend while actually going to the event on Saturday! So if you are in the area and wanna hang out, give me a holler :3
I'll be there all weekend while actually going to the event on Saturday! So if you are in the area and wanna hang out, give me a holler :3
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
No fancy announcement this time, but if any moots are at LBX, or if you wanna meet up, I will be there Friday and in the area on Saturday and Sunday!
I had a small role in this, but it was such a fun project to be on!
youtu.be/TfvTwwsrR7o an animated short that we worked on. Even though it's unfinished, I'm so happy and proud that we were able to put it together!
@jeremyfuscaldo.bsky.social @grandpabento.bsky.social
@jeremyfuscaldo.bsky.social @grandpabento.bsky.social
Playtime - An Animated Short
YouTube video by SnackersPrime
youtu.be
October 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I had a small role in this, but it was such a fun project to be on!
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I've drawn the Titanic a hilarious amount of times since 1997
September 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I've drawn the Titanic a hilarious amount of times since 1997
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A groundbreaking could occur as early as 2027
Metro releases final EIR for C Line extension to Torrance
Metro has released its final environmental impact report for the planned extension of the C Line from Redondo Beach to Torrance, once again affirming a "hybrid" alternative as the preferred option.
la.urbanize.city
September 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A groundbreaking could occur as early as 2027
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what the heck! Bus 19516 just blew right past a crowd of passengers at Reseda station.
September 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what the heck! Bus 19516 just blew right past a crowd of passengers at Reseda station.
A lil' somethin' from a project that I am cooking up!
Based entirely on the art design of the 1948 Rapid Transit Now study.
Based entirely on the art design of the 1948 Rapid Transit Now study.
September 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A lil' somethin' from a project that I am cooking up!
Based entirely on the art design of the 1948 Rapid Transit Now study.
Based entirely on the art design of the 1948 Rapid Transit Now study.
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what was the point of NextGen if our buses are still just as unreliable as before
September 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what was the point of NextGen if our buses are still just as unreliable as before
I FINALLY GOT ONE!!! These are so noice!! 🚇
September 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I FINALLY GOT ONE!!! These are so noice!! 🚇
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social how is there a 20 min lull in G line service at 6 PM??
August 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social how is there a 20 min lull in G line service at 6 PM??
Just put in my Metro Arts application, wish me luck 😵💫
August 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Just put in my Metro Arts application, wish me luck 😵💫
Working on getting my 1937 Pacific Electric map updated to make printing easier so I can finally make a little shop!
If anyone has any recs on where to host it, please give me all the advice, I'll need it 😤
If anyone has any recs on where to host it, please give me all the advice, I'll need it 😤
July 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Working on getting my 1937 Pacific Electric map updated to make printing easier so I can finally make a little shop!
If anyone has any recs on where to host it, please give me all the advice, I'll need it 😤
If anyone has any recs on where to host it, please give me all the advice, I'll need it 😤
I fucking hate this. No reason from @metrolosangelesbot.bsky.social on why the nest G line to NoHo is over 20 min late
July 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I fucking hate this. No reason from @metrolosangelesbot.bsky.social on why the nest G line to NoHo is over 20 min late
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to anyone who's tried to get me into anything, i'm sorry
July 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
to anyone who's tried to get me into anything, i'm sorry
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Hi it’s #portfolioday!
My name is Rachel, I’m a bg designer in animation currently available for work!
Past experience include King of the Hill (20th TVA), Batman: Caped Crusader (WBA), Titmouse, and MGA.
You can find more of my work here:
www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #opentoworkanimation
My name is Rachel, I’m a bg designer in animation currently available for work!
Past experience include King of the Hill (20th TVA), Batman: Caped Crusader (WBA), Titmouse, and MGA.
You can find more of my work here:
www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #opentoworkanimation
July 9, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Hi it’s #portfolioday!
My name is Rachel, I’m a bg designer in animation currently available for work!
Past experience include King of the Hill (20th TVA), Batman: Caped Crusader (WBA), Titmouse, and MGA.
You can find more of my work here:
www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #opentoworkanimation
My name is Rachel, I’m a bg designer in animation currently available for work!
Past experience include King of the Hill (20th TVA), Batman: Caped Crusader (WBA), Titmouse, and MGA.
You can find more of my work here:
www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #opentoworkanimation
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Hello #portfolioday !
I’m Elliott, a BG painter & roto artist
Previously - Lead Roto for a PBS documentary trilogy. Recently - CGMA BG & Layout Mentorship. I'm especially good in a small team where lots of hats are worn by everyone. Also experimenting with StopMotion puppet making & set building =D
I’m Elliott, a BG painter & roto artist
Previously - Lead Roto for a PBS documentary trilogy. Recently - CGMA BG & Layout Mentorship. I'm especially good in a small team where lots of hats are worn by everyone. Also experimenting with StopMotion puppet making & set building =D
July 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Hello #portfolioday !
I’m Elliott, a BG painter & roto artist
Previously - Lead Roto for a PBS documentary trilogy. Recently - CGMA BG & Layout Mentorship. I'm especially good in a small team where lots of hats are worn by everyone. Also experimenting with StopMotion puppet making & set building =D
I’m Elliott, a BG painter & roto artist
Previously - Lead Roto for a PBS documentary trilogy. Recently - CGMA BG & Layout Mentorship. I'm especially good in a small team where lots of hats are worn by everyone. Also experimenting with StopMotion puppet making & set building =D
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Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Judy, an illustrator and game background artist with a love for bright colors and tiny trinkets.
Prev. Background Design & Paint Lead for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 & available for freelance!
💌 judithmccroary@gmail.com
🎨 judymccroary.com
Prev. Background Design & Paint Lead for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 & available for freelance!
💌 judithmccroary@gmail.com
🎨 judymccroary.com
July 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Judy, an illustrator and game background artist with a love for bright colors and tiny trinkets.
Prev. Background Design & Paint Lead for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 & available for freelance!
💌 judithmccroary@gmail.com
🎨 judymccroary.com
Prev. Background Design & Paint Lead for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 & available for freelance!
💌 judithmccroary@gmail.com
🎨 judymccroary.com
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Hi #PortfolioDay!!!! I'm Nate, I paint, and illustrate ☆ kinda busy right now but stick around if you like my stuff ☆
🐱💀👹👾
☆ Bg Paint/Design, Vis-Dev + Key Art☆
🎨: ndhart.carrd.co
📧: gmail.com
🐱💀👹👾
☆ Bg Paint/Design, Vis-Dev + Key Art☆
🎨: ndhart.carrd.co
📧: gmail.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi #PortfolioDay!!!! I'm Nate, I paint, and illustrate ☆ kinda busy right now but stick around if you like my stuff ☆
🐱💀👹👾
☆ Bg Paint/Design, Vis-Dev + Key Art☆
🎨: ndhart.carrd.co
📧: gmail.com
🐱💀👹👾
☆ Bg Paint/Design, Vis-Dev + Key Art☆
🎨: ndhart.carrd.co
📧: gmail.com
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✨Hey #PortfolioDay✨I just wanted to pop in with a little post sharing some of my work and that I am also still open for work for #BackgroundDesign positions.
Prev Clients: PBS Kids, Hulu, and Comedy Central. I can't wait for my next adventure; feel free to reach out!
My portfolio: laynemorgan.ink
Prev Clients: PBS Kids, Hulu, and Comedy Central. I can't wait for my next adventure; feel free to reach out!
My portfolio: laynemorgan.ink
July 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
✨Hey #PortfolioDay✨I just wanted to pop in with a little post sharing some of my work and that I am also still open for work for #BackgroundDesign positions.
Prev Clients: PBS Kids, Hulu, and Comedy Central. I can't wait for my next adventure; feel free to reach out!
My portfolio: laynemorgan.ink
Prev Clients: PBS Kids, Hulu, and Comedy Central. I can't wait for my next adventure; feel free to reach out!
My portfolio: laynemorgan.ink
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reposting this for #portfoliofay necessary I just found out it was today and ill be available for animation work next month or at least thats when ill start looking again
Happy #PortfolioDay I'm Jordan Mitchell and I'm looking for work in illustration for Editorial, book covers games and publishing and Animation as a BG painter or visdev Clients: NYT, CNA, WBA, HBO, Netflix, Harper Collins Links to everything in my bio Jordanmitchellart91@gmail.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
reposting this for #portfoliofay necessary I just found out it was today and ill be available for animation work next month or at least thats when ill start looking again
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Good morning, #PortfolioDay! 🎨
I'm Jeremy, a comic artist and illustrator looking for work in animation, illustration and comics.
My schedule is free so I am available for book cover design, illustration, comic art and more all year long.
JerFusArt@gmail.com
JeremyFuscaldo.weebly.com
I'm Jeremy, a comic artist and illustrator looking for work in animation, illustration and comics.
My schedule is free so I am available for book cover design, illustration, comic art and more all year long.
JerFusArt@gmail.com
JeremyFuscaldo.weebly.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Good morning, #PortfolioDay! 🎨
I'm Jeremy, a comic artist and illustrator looking for work in animation, illustration and comics.
My schedule is free so I am available for book cover design, illustration, comic art and more all year long.
JerFusArt@gmail.com
JeremyFuscaldo.weebly.com
I'm Jeremy, a comic artist and illustrator looking for work in animation, illustration and comics.
My schedule is free so I am available for book cover design, illustration, comic art and more all year long.
JerFusArt@gmail.com
JeremyFuscaldo.weebly.com
Its #portfolioday once again! I unfortunately don't have anything new as its still under NDA, but I am open for work! If you need background designs or illustrations for your project, please feel free to reach out!
Happy #PortfolioDay Everyone!
My name is Ben and I am an LA Based Background Artist and Illustrator!
I am #openforwork and always on the lookout for my next adventure!
📧: bttomimatsu39@gmail.com
🌐: btomimatsu.com
My name is Ben and I am an LA Based Background Artist and Illustrator!
I am #openforwork and always on the lookout for my next adventure!
📧: bttomimatsu39@gmail.com
🌐: btomimatsu.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Its #portfolioday once again! I unfortunately don't have anything new as its still under NDA, but I am open for work! If you need background designs or illustrations for your project, please feel free to reach out!
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Hey everyone #PortfolioDay! I’m available for work in background design in tv animation, open to full-time or freelance. Thank for looking!
Hi #portfolioday!
I’m Cristina & a background designer in TV animation!
Past: BG design lead on We Baby Bears @ Cartoon Network, freelance for Bat Family @ Warner Bros, & previs @ Netflix. Looking for full-time/freelance work in TV animation 🦇
🖼️: www.cristinazuniga.com
📧: czuniga.art@gmail.com
I’m Cristina & a background designer in TV animation!
Past: BG design lead on We Baby Bears @ Cartoon Network, freelance for Bat Family @ Warner Bros, & previs @ Netflix. Looking for full-time/freelance work in TV animation 🦇
🖼️: www.cristinazuniga.com
📧: czuniga.art@gmail.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Hey everyone #PortfolioDay! I’m available for work in background design in tv animation, open to full-time or freelance. Thank for looking!
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Hey #portfolioday,
My name is Caroline, and I'm a Background Designer with 4 years of experience in the industry look for TV animation work (Union preferred)
Past Shows include "King of the Hill/ Beavis and Butthead" revivals, "Grimsburg" and "Praise Petey"
My name is Caroline, and I'm a Background Designer with 4 years of experience in the industry look for TV animation work (Union preferred)
Past Shows include "King of the Hill/ Beavis and Butthead" revivals, "Grimsburg" and "Praise Petey"
July 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Hey #portfolioday,
My name is Caroline, and I'm a Background Designer with 4 years of experience in the industry look for TV animation work (Union preferred)
Past Shows include "King of the Hill/ Beavis and Butthead" revivals, "Grimsburg" and "Praise Petey"
My name is Caroline, and I'm a Background Designer with 4 years of experience in the industry look for TV animation work (Union preferred)
Past Shows include "King of the Hill/ Beavis and Butthead" revivals, "Grimsburg" and "Praise Petey"
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Helloo #PortfolioDay !! I'm a Background Artist and I love painting! 🍊
July 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Helloo #PortfolioDay !! I'm a Background Artist and I love painting! 🍊
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Hi #portfolioday! I'm Hanne a Mexican Canadian illustrator, comic artist and Cryptid! Please think of me for your drawing needs!
🖥️badnightstar.com/illustrations
⭐Hanahazelart@gmail.com
#art #illustration
🖥️badnightstar.com/illustrations
⭐Hanahazelart@gmail.com
#art #illustration
July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Hi #portfolioday! I'm Hanne a Mexican Canadian illustrator, comic artist and Cryptid! Please think of me for your drawing needs!
🖥️badnightstar.com/illustrations
⭐Hanahazelart@gmail.com
#art #illustration
🖥️badnightstar.com/illustrations
⭐Hanahazelart@gmail.com
#art #illustration