Leila Farhat is a Lebanese artist based in the United States. She specializes in 2D animation, mixing different techniques and the clash in cultures to achieve a unique look to her animations.
Leila attended the University of Central Florida, where she received her BFA in Emerging Media- Experimental Animation.
Her work has been featured in the Odyssey, Hometown News, Metamorphosis, and The HUB.
Experience
2021
The HUB on Canal, Inc
Exhibited and sold 10 pieces of mixed media, such as sculpting, painting, charcoals, and digital art.
2022-2024
Retrouvallies
Illustrated the cover for a non-profit magazine, which was a passion project between 20 other creatives to fundraise for Háttér Társaság, a charity focusing on providing a safe space for people of the LGBT+.
2022-2024
Art Market Vendor
Sold more than 1000 handmade stickers, pins, prints, and keychains for UCF, in collaboration with UCF's art club and local artists.
2024-Present
Disney College Program
Draws digital caricatures of Disney guests.
2024-Present
Laylat Nahar
Illustrator for a non-profit magazine dedicated to celebrating Arabic heritage through art and poetry. This project features 30 other creatives to provide relief to the people of Palestine.
Expertise
5 years
Adobe Photoshop
3 years
Adobe Illustrator
3 years
Autodesk Maya
3 years
Toon Boom Harmony
2 years
Procreate
Education
2021-2024
University of Central Florida