I am a visual artist and animator with over 10 years of professional experience across drawing, painting, animation, and film production. My background is rooted in strong academic training in fine art, which I combine with digital tools, 2D animation, stop motion, and sand animation to create visually distinctive and emotionally engaging work. Particularly passionate about sand animation stop motion and exploring how sand can be used as a powerful storytelling and design medium, combining visual poetry with intentional, meaningful choices.

Veronika Kostyuk

I am a visual artist and animator with over 10 years of professional experience across drawing, painting, animation, and film production. My background is rooted in strong academic training in fine art, which I combine with digital tools, 2D animation, stop motion, and sand animation to create visually distinctive and emotionally engaging work. Particularly passionate about sand animation stop motion and exploring how sand can be used as a powerful storytelling and design medium, combining visual poetry with intentional, meaningful choices.

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I am a visual artist and animator with over 10 years of professional experience across drawing, painting, animation, and film production. My background is rooted in strong academic training in fine art, which I combine with digital tools, 2D animation, stop motion, and sand animation to create visually distinctive and emotionally engaging work. Particularly passionate about sand animation stop motion and exploring how sand can be used as a powerful storytelling and design medium, combining visual poetry with intentional, meaningful choices.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Overnight Counsellor at Kettleby Valley Camp
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Responsible for supervising campers, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Led age-appropriate activities, including Art & Crafts, sports, nature, etc.
Sand Animation Performer at Kettleby Valley Camp
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Performed sand animation in accompaniment with live organ music on stage. Projects: Divine Comedy; Odyssey; Swan Lake.
Sand Animation Performer at Kettleby Valley Camp
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Performed sand animation in accompaniment with live organ music on stage. Projects: Divine Comedy; Odyssey; Swan Lake.
Storyboard Intern at Sheridan College
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Created a storyboard sequence based on the given script; went through multiple iterations based on the director's feedback.
Overnight Counselor at Summer Camp
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Responsible for supervising campers, ensuring safety and well-being. Led age-appropriate activities, including arts & crafts, sports, and nature. Performed Sand Animation on stage with live organ music. Projects: Divine Comedy; Odyssey; Swan Lake.

Education

Bachelor of Animation Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College - Oakville
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2025
Painting, Life Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, Sculpture, Perspective Knowledge at Sheridan College - Oakville
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Bachelor of Animation Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College - Oakville
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization