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I am a fine artist, animator, and academic professional with over 18 years of experience in traditional fine arts, classical 2D animation, and digital media production. I am currently a PhD candidate exploring how Indian Fine Art aesthetics can inform AI-driven storyboarding to modernize contemporary animation workflows. I bring a strong foundation in composition, color theory, perspective, and visual storytelling across media, and I am passionate about connecting industry and academia through innovative curricula, documenting creative processes, and shaping the discourse at the intersection of art, technology, and artificial intelligence.…I am a fine artist, animator, and academic professional with over 18 years of experience in traditional fine arts, classical 2D animation, and digital media production. I am currently a PhD candidate exploring how Indian Fine Art aesthetics can inform AI-driven storyboarding to modernize contemporary animation workflows. I bring a strong foundation in composition, color theory, perspective, and visual storytelling across media, and I am passionate about connecting industry and academia through innovative curricula, documenting creative processes, and shaping the discourse at the intersection of art, technology, and artificial intelligence.

Tushar Ranjan Dash

2D Animator, Animation Director, Artist, +7

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I am a fine artist, animator, and academic professional with over 18 years of experience in traditional fine arts, classical 2D animation, and digital media production. I am currently a PhD candidate exploring how Indian Fine Art aesthetics can inform AI-driven storyboarding to modernize contemporary animation workflows. I bring a strong foundation in composition, color theory, perspective, and visual storytelling across media, and I am passionate about connecting industry and academia through innovative curricula, documenting creative processes, and shaping the discourse at the intersection of art, technology, and artificial intelligence.…I am a fine artist, animator, and academic professional with over 18 years of experience in traditional fine arts, classical 2D animation, and digital media production. I am currently a PhD candidate exploring how Indian Fine Art aesthetics can inform AI-driven storyboarding to modernize contemporary animation workflows. I bring a strong foundation in composition, color theory, perspective, and visual storytelling across media, and I am passionate about connecting industry and academia through innovative curricula, documenting creative processes, and shaping the discourse at the intersection of art, technology, and artificial intelligence.

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I am a fine artist, animator, and academic professional with over 18 years of experience in traditional fine arts, classical 2D animation, and digital media production. I am currently a PhD candidate exploring how Indian Fine Art aesthetics can inform AI-driven storyboarding to modernize contemporary animation workflows.

I bring a strong foundation in composition, color theory, perspective, and visual storytelling across media, and I am passionate about connecting industry and academia through innovative curricula, documenting creative processes, and shaping the discourse at the intersection of art, technology, and artificial intelligence.

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Childrens Book Illustration

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Artwork

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Character Design

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Watercolour Illustration

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Charcoal Illustration

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Pen and Ink Illustration

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Illustration

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Explainer Video

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Short Film

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Freehand Digital Illustration

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Intermediate

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Language

English

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Hindi

Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Professor at Chandigarh University

February 1, 2021 - Present

Senior academic role; taught Principles of Animation, Character Animation, Storyboarding & Visual Narrative, Pre-production and animation film making. Collaborated with industry professionals for guest lectures and workshops; utilized advanced software tools to improve students' technical proficiency.

Assistant Professor at SHARDA University (iNurture Education Solutions Private Limited)

December 1, 2015 - January 31, 2021

Led department animation development strategy; oversaw ~73 students across two batches; collaborated with industry leaders to bridge academia and real-world applications.

2D Technical Head at Animaster Training Center

January 1, 2007 - January 31, 2012

Overall responsibility for the department's animation development strategy; led a team of 11 artists; managed ~185 students across four batches; achieved 95% client satisfaction; delivered 15+ 2D projects annually.

Animator at Dataquest Entertainment LTD

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007

Animator; contributed to multiple projects and received awards for animation excellence; worked on international productions including Curious George (Universal Pictures), Pet Pals, Bro Town, and other projects.