Erica’s story begins in Dayton,
Ohio, the home of The Wright Brothers. From an early age she was obsessed
with children’s media. Big Bird, Fievel Mousekewitz, The Warner Brothers (and
the Warner Sister) were a few of her closest friends. Her fascination with
cartoons led her to study animation at the Columbus College of Art and
Design. In 2004, Erica received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and with that
degree she left the Buckeye State for New York City to pursue her dreams.
She has worn many hats over the
last decade: Designer, Development Artist, Animator Production Artist,
Interactive Designer, and Storyboard Artist. Her work can be seen on Netflix’s Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, Nick
Jr’s The Wonder Pets!, Disney’s Third & Bird and Small
Potatoes, and her personal favorite, Peg + Cat for PBS
kids! She’s also done concept designs for Hasbro’s Gloworms, Weebles,
and Care Bears.
Now living in sunny Los Angeles,
Erica is designing new places and characters for Clifford the big Red Dog, and other projects in development at 100
Chickens Productions. She also has a part-time job at her favorite clothing
store, as fashion is another affection of hers. When she’s not working, Erica
can be found hiking, jogging, and hugging her adorable cat, Eli.
Check out her portfolio at https://www.ericakepler.com
