About Me
Hello! I’m Tristin
Animator, Author, Illustrator
After 25 years in the animation industry, I’ve worked as a background painter and designer for some of the top Hollywood animation studios. I am so grateful to have met Chuck Jones, and work alongside Iwao Takamoto, Jerry Eisenberg, and Mr. Barbera, among many other animation greats during my time. I have worked on award winning shows and many well known productions over the years.
In addition to the opportunity to serve the animation community, I am a Children’s Book Author and Illustrator. My book titles include “Into the Night”, “Bodhi and the Coyote”, “A Bundle of Joey”, “Stanley”, and “Peace”.
Known for background paintings in a diversity of styles, within different schedules and budgets, I also perform design, color styling, layout, and visual development duties for productions as needed.
I have a passion for animation, harmonic collaboration and enjoy bringing the traditional values and techniques I have learned from my mentors to modern day background painting and designs
history
As a second generation animation artist, I grew up watching my father, Ronald Roesch, paint backgrounds for Hanna-Barbera. His animation desk – a constant source of inspiration right in my living room! Some of my fondest childhood memories are meeting Iwao Takamoto when I was 8 years old, and growing up among the Hanna-Barbera family.
Behind the Scenes
Take a closer look at my portfolio of background paintings and designs. Explore the diversity of styles and projects I’ve worked on (so far) throughout my career.
