Hi, I'm Avionne Akanbi, a character animator and illustrator based in Washington, DC. I have over a decade of experience in freelance illustration work, and I've collaborated with organizations like the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and ReelWorld film festival. My passion lies in creating animated and illustrated media that helps tell stories and educate people of all ages. I specialize in both 2D animation and 3D character design, and I've produced my own independent animated short film called "I Love You", which gained international distribution. Beyond animation, I have hands-on media production skills from working with Fox 61 Tennessee, handling everything from set design to camera operation. I look forward to bringing my creativity and community-driven approach to your organization.

Avionne Akanbi

Hi, I'm Avionne Akanbi, a character animator and illustrator based in Washington, DC. I have over a decade of experience in freelance illustration work, and I've collaborated with organizations like the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and ReelWorld film festival. My passion lies in creating animated and illustrated media that helps tell stories and educate people of all ages. I specialize in both 2D animation and 3D character design, and I've produced my own independent animated short film called "I Love You", which gained international distribution. Beyond animation, I have hands-on media production skills from working with Fox 61 Tennessee, handling everything from set design to camera operation. I look forward to bringing my creativity and community-driven approach to your organization.

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Hi, I’m Avionne Akanbi, a character animator and illustrator based in Washington, DC. I have over a decade of experience in freelance illustration work, and I’ve collaborated with organizations like the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and ReelWorld film festival. My passion lies in creating animated and illustrated media that helps tell stories and educate people of all ages.

I specialize in both 2D animation and 3D character design, and I’ve produced my own independent animated short film called “I Love You”, which gained international distribution. Beyond animation, I have hands-on media production skills from working with Fox 61 Tennessee, handling everything from set design to camera operation. I look forward to bringing my creativity and community-driven approach to your organization.

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Skills

An
Animation
Ch
Character Design
Il
Illustration
Vo
Voiceover
2D
2D Animation
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Experience Level

Animation
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Voiceover
Expert
2D Animation
Expert
Actor Showreel
Expert
3D Animation
Expert
Set Design
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Advanced

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Animation at Howard University
August 1, 1994 - May 8, 1999
Alumni at Howard University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere
June 3, 1995 - June 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services