Illustration with Animation

My passion revolves around illustration. The pieces I've submitted up here show potential and a good breadth of diverse techniques and processes - ranging from the many Photoshop works I've created over the past year to calligraphy work. Finding ways to conjure up representational images and exploring new mediums give me the challenges that motivate me. Some of the projects I've worked on over the past year have been difficult but gratifying, such as my pop-up book. It is based on one of Edward Lear’s limericks called ‘The Old Man and the Bee’, and I effectively used a scalpel as my drawing tool. This pop-up book became a personal project because of the time I invested in it. All of the pictorial scenes, like the pop-up bee for example, required some creative planning as to how it was going to spring out of the book. My attention to detail has always been one of my main characteristics as an artist.

Thinking outside of the box, and experiencing something fresh and bold are things I strive for. I find I am more effective and efficient when I work independently on assignments. Also I possess a strong illustrative flair in my work and I can say I’m exceptionally skilled when it comes to pencil or ink rendering.

I’m interested in your course you’re offering because it combines both my strongest skills, which I want to develop even further. One of my preferred filmmakers is Hayao Miyazaki, who founded Studio Ghibli. His work inspires me to explore narrative in animation and conceptual visualization. I look forward to hearing your feedback on my posted works – and don’t forget to check out my deviantart link on the side.