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3D Animator specializing in expressive character performance, acting-driven animation, and comedy. Trained at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), I work across the full pipeline — from storyboards and animatics through to final polish — using Autodesk Maya and Blender. Before moving into 3D animation, I spent several years as a Comics Artist, Children's Book Illustrator, and Character Designer, which gave me a natural instinct for appealing characters, visual storytelling, and emotional readability that I bring into every shot. I'm collaborative, deadline-driven, and adaptable — with both an artistic background and a strong technical foundation to back it up.…3D Animator specializing in expressive character performance, acting-driven animation, and comedy. Trained at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), I work across the full pipeline — from storyboards and animatics through to final polish — using Autodesk Maya and Blender. Before moving into 3D animation, I spent several years as a Comics Artist, Children's Book Illustrator, and Character Designer, which gave me a natural instinct for appealing characters, visual storytelling, and emotional readability that I bring into every shot. I'm collaborative, deadline-driven, and adaptable — with both an artistic background and a strong technical foundation to back it up.

Daria Porodnov

3D Animator, Freelance Digital Illustrator

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3D Animator specializing in expressive character performance, acting-driven animation, and comedy. Trained at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), I work across the full pipeline — from storyboards and animatics through to final polish — using Autodesk Maya and Blender. Before moving into 3D animation, I spent several years as a Comics Artist, Children's Book Illustrator, and Character Designer, which gave me a natural instinct for appealing characters, visual storytelling, and emotional readability that I bring into every shot. I'm collaborative, deadline-driven, and adaptable — with both an artistic background and a strong technical foundation to back it up.…3D Animator specializing in expressive character performance, acting-driven animation, and comedy. Trained at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), I work across the full pipeline — from storyboards and animatics through to final polish — using Autodesk Maya and Blender. Before moving into 3D animation, I spent several years as a Comics Artist, Children's Book Illustrator, and Character Designer, which gave me a natural instinct for appealing characters, visual storytelling, and emotional readability that I bring into every shot. I'm collaborative, deadline-driven, and adaptable — with both an artistic background and a strong technical foundation to back it up.

Available to hire

3D Animator specializing in expressive character performance, acting-driven animation, and comedy. Trained at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), I work across the full pipeline — from storyboards and animatics through to final polish — using Autodesk Maya and Blender.
Before moving into 3D animation, I spent several years as a Comics Artist, Children’s Book Illustrator, and Character Designer, which gave me a natural instinct for appealing characters, visual storytelling, and emotional readability that I bring into every shot.
I’m collaborative, deadline-driven, and adaptable — with both an artistic background and a strong technical foundation to back it up.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Comics Artist and Illustrator at Pangburn

November 15, 2021 - June 10, 2024

• Designed expressive characters with strong appeal and storytelling clarity. • Illustrated promotional banners and event graphics, aligning with brand aesthetics and marketing goals.

Children’s book Illustrator at Freelance contract

November 8, 2021 - September 23, 2024

• Developed cohesive visual narratives that enhanced storytelling and captured the author’s vision. • Applied traditional art skills alongside digital tools to create vibrant, polished illustrations.

3D Character Animation Projects at Academic & Personal

December 31, 2023 - Present

• Animated character performances from storyboard/animatic through final polish. • Blocked and refined body mechanics, acting beats, and lip sync for dialogue-driven shots. • Applied strong posing, silhouette clarity, and emotional readability. • Addressed feedback from instructors and peers, iterating efficiently under deadlines.