Animation has always been a passion of mine as I’ve always seen it as a way to combine my love for film and storytelling with my love for drawing. I’ve always loved finding ways to elevate the way I’m creating art and I think the best way to watch it come to life is through animation. Some of my biggest inspirations growing up were the shows on Cartoon Network as well as the projects of Laika Studios and I would love to work for either of those companies one day. I have always had a very intense fascination with stop motion animation in all its forms. I always have loved the way that everything has such a lifelike and handmade quality to it, and how all the so-called ‘imperfections’ add to the character of the story itself. I also love the aesthetic and style of it and especially how it naturally lends itself to darker or creepier stories and allows for a very unique style of character and set design. I am inspired by Henry Selick and his character design in films such as the Corpse Bride and Coraline. His design leans well into the inherent creepiness that comes with the animation form while still creating an aesthetically pleasing visual.

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As an animator, I am looking into pursuing 2D Animation and Stop Motion Animation in particular. As of now I am qualified to work as a junior animator, a storyboard artist and a production assistant in the industry. My goal is to be able to spearhead projects of my own design as well take on roles such as senior animator. My qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and I also have relevant work experience as storyboard artist, an editor and also a production assistant as well as stop motion fabrication and set building experience. I am proficient in industry standard software including, but not limited to, Toon Boom Harmony, Maya 3D and Adobe Suite. I also possess a well rounded portfolio that shows a range of work from animation specific work such as character turnarounds and set design to fine art elements such as figure drawing. I am hoping to work on advancing my background art as well as take my character animation up to a professional level. Along with school, I have pursued external opportunities as well, for example a mentorship under a renowned Art Director who has over twenty years of experience in the field.