I'm Kristi Willemse, a dedicated and detail-oriented artist with over eight years of experience across painting, sketching, sculpting, and digital drawing. I specialize in crafting intricate environmental compositions and visually developing narratives, blending traditional and digital techniques to create engaging visuals. My work spans animation and environmental storytelling, with hands-on experience in student projects and freelance commissions. I'm collaborative, deadline-driven, and passionate about delivering visuals that resonate with diverse audiences. Please see the following link to view this project via my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Kristi Willemse

I'm Kristi Willemse, a dedicated and detail-oriented artist with over eight years of experience across painting, sketching, sculpting, and digital drawing. I specialize in crafting intricate environmental compositions and visually developing narratives, blending traditional and digital techniques to create engaging visuals. My work spans animation and environmental storytelling, with hands-on experience in student projects and freelance commissions. I'm collaborative, deadline-driven, and passionate about delivering visuals that resonate with diverse audiences. Please see the following link to view this project via my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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I’m Kristi Willemse, a dedicated and detail-oriented artist with over eight years of experience across painting, sketching, sculpting, and digital drawing. I specialize in crafting intricate environmental compositions and visually developing narratives, blending traditional and digital techniques to create engaging visuals.
My work spans animation and environmental storytelling, with hands-on experience in student projects and freelance commissions. I’m collaborative, deadline-driven, and passionate about delivering visuals that resonate with diverse audiences.

Please see the following link to view this project via my portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Student Project Director at SAE Institute Cape Town
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Directed a team of three students in the creation of a six-minute animated short film. Assumed various artistic roles to guarantee timely project delivery. Led team by example to align objectives with overall organizational strategy. Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to achieve the film budget goals.
Background Artist at SAE Institute Cape Town
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Delivered high-quality background art for an animated short within stringent deadlines. Exhibited exceptional teamwork in high-pressure situations to achieve project goals.
Freelance Artist at Self Employed - Upington, South Africa
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Executed a high-impact A1-sized colored pencil drawing, demonstrating exceptional detail and composition within a stringent deadline.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Animation and Motion Design at SAE Institute Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Category B+E Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    paper The Animation Jam

    A few backgrounds I drew for an animation challenge, hosted by SAE Institute. This project had to be completed within 72 hours, and was the first project I tackled outside of personal interest or schoolwork.

    Being in a small team of 4, this project required lots of teamwork, communication and long nights to complete. The theme we decided on was a western dreamscape, hence the vibrant and blurry environments.

    Please see the following link to view this project via my portfolio: https://www.twine.net/signin