I’m a passionate artist who loves learning all I can about the arts and isn’t averse to improving myself for the better. I thrive with challenges, and I do my best to tackle anything thrown my way with gusto and exuberance. I am excited to bring vibrant characters and engaging animations to life, collaborating with diverse teams to create concepts and final products that resonate with audiences of all ages.…

Tykia Lumpkin

I’m a passionate artist who loves learning all I can about the arts and isn’t averse to improving myself for the better. I thrive with challenges, and I do my best to tackle anything thrown my way with gusto and exuberance. I am excited to bring vibrant characters and engaging animations to life, collaborating with diverse teams to create concepts and final products that resonate with audiences of all ages.…

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I’m a passionate artist who loves learning all I can about the arts and isn’t averse to improving myself for the better. I thrive with challenges, and I do my best to tackle anything thrown my way with gusto and exuberance.

I am excited to bring vibrant characters and engaging animations to life, collaborating with diverse teams to create concepts and final products that resonate with audiences of all ages.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Animator at Daughter of the Sea Film
February 20, 2025 - Present
Focus on character animation and develop frame-by-frame sequences to simulate movement and action of characters. Follow style-guide to stay on model. Proficient in industry-standard and niche 2D animation software. Collaborate with various departments, artists, designers, and other team members to create a cohesive final product. Adhere to project briefs, timelines, and studio/client feedback.
3D Character Modeler Intern at T'SAR LLC
July 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Digitally built, sculpted, and added detail to designated and original 3D Characters and/or assets based on the studio’s preferences. Interpreted and followed reference material distributed by the art department to create clean, detailed models. Read, understood, and implemented assigned references given by the concept artist team. Interpreted abstract ideas into the creation of compelling stylized 3D assets to fit within the project’s world.
2D Animator at Mina and the Counter Animated
August 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Collaborated with other animators and the Lead Animator to create the provided characters on-model and any subsequent background animations. Coordinated with Lead Animator and other animators on the team to create needed animation storyboards. Provided updates via roughs and process works for client’s/studio’s approval. Worked with character designers and animators to create and edit pre-existing animated character designs for this project.
3D Character Modeler Intern at T'Sare LLC
July 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Digitally built, sculpted, and added detail to designated and original 3D Characters and/or assets based on the studio’s preferences. Interpreted and followed reference material distributed by the art department to create clean, detailed models. Read, understood, and implemented assigned references given by the concept artist team. Interpreted abstract ideas into the creation of compelling stylized 3D assets to fit within the project’s world.
2D Animator at Mina and the Country Animated
August 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Collaborated with other animators and the Lead Animator to create the provided characters on-model and any subsequent background animations. Coordinated with Lead Animator and other animators on the team to create needed animation storyboards. Provided updates via roughs and process works for client’s/studio’s approval. Worked with character designers and animators to create and edit pre-existing animated character designs for this project.

Education

Master of Arts in Art and Design at Kennesaw State University
August 16, 2021 - May 8, 2023
The degree is an M.A. with a concentration in Digital Animation
Bachelor of Science in Biology at Georgia Southern University
August 13, 2018 - May 8, 2021
This degree is a B.S. with a concentration in Marine Biology
MA of Arts, Digital Animation at Kennesaw State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BS of Biology, Marine Biology at Georgia Southern University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
MA of Arts, Digital Animation at Kennesaw State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BS of Biology, Marine Biology at Georgia Southern University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    uniE608 For Me - Blender 3D Animation - Blocking Practice
    Some 3D Animation practice of me taking reference of Dani Loreza's "For Me" animation on YouTube. I was messing around with blocking, but I was trying to be as flexible/cartoony as possible. video animator blender blender3D 3danimation…
    uniE608 11secondclub - May Submission - WIP
    A storyboard of an 11secondclub animation that I had planned to submit for the May Competition in 2023. I was unable to finish it, but I did like the storyboard process of it. video animator storyboard storyboardpro…
    uniE608 2D Animation 2023 Demo Reel
    A demo reel of my animation progress throughout the year of 2023. video animator 2danimation…