Claire Keane is an author-illustrator and visual development artist whose work bridges animated film and children’s literature. Raised in a family of artists, she developed an early love for drawing and storytelling. She studied at École Supérieure d’Arts Graphiques in Paris, an experience that helped shape her artistic voice and interest in narrative illustration.
She began her career at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she spent nearly a decade as a visual development artist contributing to films including Tangled, Frozen, and Wreck-It Ralph, notably creating the painted murals seen in Rapunzel’s tower in Tangled. Today she divides her time between animation and illustrated books known for their poetic storytelling and expressive imagery.
Her latest book, Who Are You? follows a young girl exploring nature as she reflects on the experiences that gradually shape her sense of self. During her talk, Claire will discuss her process and the challenges and revelations she made along the way.
