About the Artist

Artist Bio

Jasmine Cabrera is an Illinois artist who primarily does digital art and animation. She has experience in both 2D and 3D animation but she prefers 2D as that medium is her primary focus. 

Since she was a child, Jasmine has always had a passion for art, drawing inspiration from various pieces of media, from movies to tabletop games. In her youth, she would develop a habit of doodling; creating the various characters and creatures that came to mind. The point at which she decided to become an animator went as far back as middle school, where she dreamed of bringing her creations to life. Jasmine has since built up her art skills and knowledge at Waubonsee Community College and, later on, Northern Illinois University. She’s been on the Dean’s List for several years at NIU and had one of her video works “Life Struggle” be exhibited in the campus gallery. She plans on making more passion projects soon and continues to hone her skills to this day.

Email: [email protected]

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Education:

Northern Illinois University – Dekalb, IL: Will Graduate in December 2025 with a BFA

Major: Art Studio and Design, Minor: Time Arts  

Relevant classes: Intro to Time Arts, Sound, 

3D Animation, 2D Animation

Waubonsee Community College – Aurora, IL: Graduated May 2022 with an Associate of Arts

Relevant classes: Basic Drawing I and II, 

Design I and II, Computer Illustration, Painting I

Project Experience:

Senior Project: 1/13/2025 – 4/23/2025

  • Directed, designed, and animated a TV show opening that was exhibited in the John’s Gallery
  • Utilized time management and animation skills to work within the deadline
  • Worked with Photoshop and Premiere Pro to animate and video edit

Video Arts Project: 10/03/2024 – 10/24/2024

  • Created an experimental video exhibited in the John’s Gallery
  • Developed an understanding of Photoshop and Premiere Pro by combining a still image with videos

Braven Capstone Challenge: 10/24/2023 – 11/28/2023

  • Used communications and problem-solving skills to work with cohorts to help solve a problem of getting students to fly United Airlines.
  • Designed app layout that allows students to find flight discounts and other included benefits.

Dean’s list: 

2019 – 2024

Exhibited Works

2025 – “The Fate-Touched“, John’s Gallery, Jack Arends Building, Dekalb

2024 – “LifeStruggle”, John’s Gallery, Jack Arends Building, Dekalb