Carolina Quintana Ocampo
Illustrator | Storyboard Artist
ABOUT ME
My name is Carolina and I am a Mexican-American illustrator and story artist. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BFA concentration in Illustration.
In the past year I’ve worked as a pre-vis and storyboard artist on indie animation projects, and I’ve even illustrated a children’s book. I’m currently working on Pelea; a short film not only addressing the issue of climate change, but also including the minority voices affected by it. As a Chicano artist I look for a place where I can showcase my skill set, but also help represent voices that may be too far to hear. I strive to see more creatives from a minority background on and behind the big screen. I always aim to feature minority characters in my work, but I also love working with other artists who may come from different cultural backgrounds and help me understand a new perspective. I’m excited to share stories with the world and hopefully inspire others to do the same.
AWARDS & ACHIEVMENTS
Annual Student Art Show at UNC Charlotte
February 2020 & April 2021
2019 Pacemaker Award
November 2019
DC 2019 Associated
Collegiate Press
Best of Show
November 2019
Novant Student Art Show
April 2021
Sanskrit Literary-Arts Magazine
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021| 2022
Martin Scholars Award
April 2018 - May 2021
Three different illustrations were selected to be showcased in the Novant Gallery and Art Show.
Multiple artworks were accepted into the Annual Student Art Show that was selected and judged by a non-school board.
The 2019 issue of Sanskrit Literary- Arts Magazine won a Pacemaker Award that was announced at the Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C. The award is based upon coverage and content; quality of writing and reporting; leadership; design; photography; and graphics
The 2019 issue of Sanskrit Literary- Arts Magazine won 1st place at the ACP's Best of Show competition. The award honors both organizational and individual work among the registered collegiate media
Illustration work was accepted and published in student-led nationally recognized magazine. The pieces were also showcased in the Student Union Art Gallery located on campus.
The Martin Scholars Program is one of UNC Charlotte's leading merit scholarship programs that provides support high-achieving students with the highest level of financial need.