From a young age, I've had a passion for drawing and always dreamed of becoming an animator. Growing up in Romania, I was captivated by the characters from the animated shows that aired on Romanian television, and I spent countless hours sketching them. Over time, my drawing skills improved, and my first job was as a freelance illustrator for a printing company in my hometown of Bistrița. As my career progressed, I transitioned into graphic design and began working as a graphic designer in Cluj-Napoca. It was during this time, in the early 2000s, that I started to explore the world of animation. With limited resources available in Romania at that time, I taught myself the fundamentals of animation through books and basic tutorials. Although there were no formal animation schools available to me, I committed myself to learning and developing my skills through personal projects and freelance work. I worked on television projects, creating graphic animations for news programs, commercials, and children's shows, all while steadily expanding my knowledge and abilities in animation. In 2013, I took a big step forward by founding my own company. However, in 2016, life brought me to the UK, where I had to start from scratch. The shift was challenging, and to secure my living expenses, I took a job outside of the animation industry. Despite this, I’ve continued to work on personal animation projects and remain committed to launching them in the near future. Now, I look forward to continuing my journey as an animator and 3D artist, always fueled by the same passion that inspired me as a child.…

Igna Valer

From a young age, I've had a passion for drawing and always dreamed of becoming an animator. Growing up in Romania, I was captivated by the characters from the animated shows that aired on Romanian television, and I spent countless hours sketching them. Over time, my drawing skills improved, and my first job was as a freelance illustrator for a printing company in my hometown of Bistrița. As my career progressed, I transitioned into graphic design and began working as a graphic designer in Cluj-Napoca. It was during this time, in the early 2000s, that I started to explore the world of animation. With limited resources available in Romania at that time, I taught myself the fundamentals of animation through books and basic tutorials. Although there were no formal animation schools available to me, I committed myself to learning and developing my skills through personal projects and freelance work. I worked on television projects, creating graphic animations for news programs, commercials, and children's shows, all while steadily expanding my knowledge and abilities in animation. In 2013, I took a big step forward by founding my own company. However, in 2016, life brought me to the UK, where I had to start from scratch. The shift was challenging, and to secure my living expenses, I took a job outside of the animation industry. Despite this, I’ve continued to work on personal animation projects and remain committed to launching them in the near future. Now, I look forward to continuing my journey as an animator and 3D artist, always fueled by the same passion that inspired me as a child.…

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From a young age, I’ve had a passion for drawing and always dreamed of becoming an animator. Growing up in Romania, I was captivated by the characters from the animated shows that aired on Romanian television, and I spent countless hours sketching them. Over time, my drawing skills improved, and my first job was as a freelance illustrator for a printing company in my hometown of Bistrița.

As my career progressed, I transitioned into graphic design and began working as a graphic designer in Cluj-Napoca. It was during this time, in the early 2000s, that I started to explore the world of animation. With limited resources available in Romania at that time, I taught myself the fundamentals of animation through books and basic tutorials.

Although there were no formal animation schools available to me, I committed myself to learning and developing my skills through personal projects and freelance work. I worked on television projects, creating graphic animations for news programs, commercials, and children’s shows, all while steadily expanding my knowledge and abilities in animation.

In 2013, I took a big step forward by founding my own company. However, in 2016, life brought me to the UK, where I had to start from scratch. The shift was challenging, and to secure my living expenses, I took a job outside of the animation industry. Despite this, I’ve continued to work on personal animation projects and remain committed to launching them in the near future.

Now, I look forward to continuing my journey as an animator and 3D artist, always fueled by the same passion that inspired me as a child.

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    A short making-of of Bebelu, a short animation

    paper Bebelu

    “Bebelu” is a short 3D animation inspired by my nephew, who had just begun to crawl. Watching him explore his surroundings for the first time was a fascinating reminder of how curiosity drives discovery. Every object he encountered became a new adventure something to touch, taste, and examine.

    This animation captures that sense of wonder through the eyes of an infant experiencing the world in its purest form. It reflects the playful unpredictability of early exploration, blending realistic movement with a warm, imaginative tone.

    The video also showcases the creative process behind the project, from initial concept sketches and 3D modeling to rigging, animation, lighting, and final rendering. Each step highlights the technical and artistic choices made to bring the infant’s world and his boundless curiosity to life.

    The video below presents the step-by-step journey of creating this animation, from the first sketches to the final rendered scene.

    Bebelu’ is more than just a short animation it’s a glimpse into the magical world of first discoveries. Inspired by the innocent curiosity of my nephew, it celebrates the joy, wonder, and boundless exploration that comes with seeing everything for the very first time.