I am a 2D specialist animator and clean-up artist based in London and willing to be flexible! Mostly I work within TV Paint but also Adobe animate in a variety of styles, from realistic to pixel cartoon. I even have worked with traditional pencil and cel animation. Since graduating from my MA in character animation from Central Saint Martins (UAL) I have worked as a freelance artist for studios such as Cygnet films entertainment and clients such as 1 More Thing Records. My showreel on my website demonstrates my skills, I hope you find things you like. I also have examples of my background art there too. I appreciate any feedback so look forward to any response. This is my showreel url: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/animation/showreel

Laura Katherine Thomas

I am a 2D specialist animator and clean-up artist based in London and willing to be flexible! Mostly I work within TV Paint but also Adobe animate in a variety of styles, from realistic to pixel cartoon. I even have worked with traditional pencil and cel animation. Since graduating from my MA in character animation from Central Saint Martins (UAL) I have worked as a freelance artist for studios such as Cygnet films entertainment and clients such as 1 More Thing Records. My showreel on my website demonstrates my skills, I hope you find things you like. I also have examples of my background art there too. I appreciate any feedback so look forward to any response. This is my showreel url: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/animation/showreel

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I am a 2D specialist animator and clean-up artist based in London and willing to be flexible!
Mostly I work within TV Paint but also Adobe animate in a variety of styles, from realistic to pixel cartoon. I even have worked with traditional pencil and cel animation.
Since graduating from my MA in character animation from Central Saint Martins (UAL) I have worked as a freelance artist for studios such as Cygnet films entertainment and clients such as 1 More Thing Records.
My showreel on my website demonstrates my skills, I hope you find things you like. I also have examples of my background art there too.
I appreciate any feedback so look forward to any response.
This is my showreel url: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup/animation/showreel

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Creative at Self-Directed
February 1, 2023 - Present
Provide a wide array of creative services for own projects and clients, primarily in the cultural and nightlife sectors. Create artwork and promotional materials including illustration, animation, and motion design. Worked with music producers and promoters across the South-East; served as artistic director for clients such as 1 More Thing Records and Unity Sound. Produced promotional videos and materials for events at Phonox and Fabric in London; exhibited paintings at Fabric.
SEND Learning Support Assistant at Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
1-1 support for children with mental health and learning needs; supervise lunch club; develop skills in coaching, teamwork, conflict resolution and emotional literacy. Used art as therapeutic practice with children, guiding self-expression through drawing, painting and colouring. Coached Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills for complex mental health, neurodivergent and trauma-based needs.
Freelance (Contract) Content Creator at The Golden Hinde
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Produce content for social media and publicity of a nautical museum near Borough Market on the Thames. Tasks included filming and editing short reels for social media, photography and photo editing for publicity, and writing blog posts for their website. Gained proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, copywriting, and organization.
Curation Internship at The Victoria and Albert Museum
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Theatre and Performance department internship focusing on curatorial tasks: creating pitch presentations with design work for potential exhibitions, personal assistant duties, administration, navigating digital archives, and copywriting.
Freelance Animator and Clean-Up Artist at The Long Road (short film) – Cygnet Films Entertainment
August 1, 2024 - Present
Animator and Clean-Up Artist on The Long Road; provided key and in-between hand-drawn animation in TVPaint and cleaned up scenes.
Content Creator (Contract) at The Golden Hinde
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Produced social media content, filmed and edited short reels, performed photography, photo editing, and wrote blog posts; gained proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and copywriting.

Education

MA Character Animation at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
MA/BA (Hons) History I at Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge
October 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
MA Character Animation at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
MA/BA (Hons) History I at Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge
October 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

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