Self Portrait with Helmet and Hat, 2017
My name is Kurt Hartfelder and I am a 2D motion graphics and character animator based out of Santa Monica, California. I grew up in Columbus, Ohio as the oldest of three kids and the son of a preacher man. As a kid I loved to draw, watch cartoons, play baseball, and ride my bike. As an adult I love those things too.
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio where I got to do all kinds of art that doesn’t require a computer. I was also a standout starting pitcher on the baseball team. I spent a couple years playing professional baseball after college and then went back to school to earn my Master of Fine Art in Animation degree. I have been living, working, and riding my bikes in Southern California ever since.
I'm a very approachable guy who loves to meet new people, so don't be afraid to reach out and say, "Hello!"