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Character Design, Animation, 3D Animation
Character Design, Animation, 3D Animation
I am a passionate illustrator with over 10 years of experience in digital artwork. I thrive in creating vibrant and engaging illustrations that tell a story. My journey h...
Dristi Rani Sharma

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2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Animation
2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Animation
Hi, I’m Dristi Rani Sharma, a 21-year-old student from Auckland, currently waiting to graduate from Yoobee College of Creative Innovation. I am seeking a part-time or ful...
Wanting Qi

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I am a design graduate and illustrator with experience in both freelance and collaborative projects. I have skills in digital and hand-drawn art, client communication, an...
Keon Chan

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3D Animation, Autodesk Maya, 3D Model
3D Animation, Autodesk Maya, 3D Model
I am a 3D animator who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design in Animation, Visual Effects & Game Design from the Auckland University of Technology. I have a creati...
Emma McLaughlin

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2D Animation, Character Design, Animation
2D Animation, Character Design, Animation
I'm a passionate creator that loves working in a variety of creative mediums. I love working on smaller projects or in a team with other artists, I have a ton of ideas an...
Simon Fletcher

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Childrens Book Illustration, Comic Strip, Fantasy Illustration
Childrens Book Illustration, Comic Strip, Fantasy Illustration
www.simonjfletcher.com I am an experienced children’s picture book illustrator and comic artist. My books include Sniff for Jacksbooks (picture book) and The Temptation...
Nick Parkyn

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I’m a responsible, hard-working EIT Graduate, and I always heavily invest myself in things that I find fun or interesting. I enjoy being outdoors, cycling and hiking, and...
Arun Biswas

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3D Animation, Animation, Autodesk Maya
3D Animation, Animation, Autodesk Maya
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic animator with over four years of experience. I take great joy in crafting characters, creatures, and environments, using them to breathe...
Shannon Brocas

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Hi, I’m Shannon Brocas, a freelance illustrator and concept artist with a passion for bringing imaginative worlds to life. I’ve written and illustrated my own children’s ...
Cloud Ansley

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Adobe Photoshop, Character Design, Procreate
Adobe Photoshop, Character Design, Procreate
I'm a freelance artist with a Bachelor's Degree in Animation and a strong passion for visual storytelling. After graduating, I took intentional time to explore differe...
Noah Macdermid

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ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter
ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter
I am a passionate hard working artist who specializes as a 3D Character Artist with the ability to create both realist and stylized assets. Over the last year I have work...
Marne Kortegast

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2D Animation, Character Design, Illustration
2D Animation, Character Design, Illustration
https://inkspecco.wixsite.com/my-site-1 https://www.instagram.com/inkspecco/?hl=en Hey there! I'm Marne, 2D artist/animator with a diverse skillset. I can work specializ...

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