Amanda Grose is a Los Angeles based plein-air painter who works in animation as a Visual Development artist and Background Painter. With a background in illustration from California State University Northridge, Amanda has worked on a number of television animation projects, including Marvel’s X-Men '97, as well as shows at Nickelodeon, Titmouse and Cartoon Network. Her experience spans a range of visual storytelling, from action-packed scenes to vibrant kid-friendly worlds. Outside the studio, she's passionate about traveling the world to paint and study new environments.