Hi, I’m Waleola Samuel Mayowa, a 2D hand-drawn / tradigital animator with 15 years of experience. I craft expressive character animation, rough and cleanup passes, and motion-driven sequences for short films, YouTube content, explainers, and indie projects. I bring characters to life through gesture, emotion, and clear acting, collaborating remotely with directors and teams to achieve the intended style, mood, and storytelling. I’m comfortable delivering high-quality animation for diverse formats and audiences, with a focus on timing, spacing, silhouette, and visual communication.

Waleola Samuel Mayowa

Hi, I’m Waleola Samuel Mayowa, a 2D hand-drawn / tradigital animator with 15 years of experience. I craft expressive character animation, rough and cleanup passes, and motion-driven sequences for short films, YouTube content, explainers, and indie projects. I bring characters to life through gesture, emotion, and clear acting, collaborating remotely with directors and teams to achieve the intended style, mood, and storytelling. I’m comfortable delivering high-quality animation for diverse formats and audiences, with a focus on timing, spacing, silhouette, and visual communication.

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Hi, I’m Waleola Samuel Mayowa, a 2D hand-drawn / tradigital animator with 15 years of experience. I craft expressive character animation, rough and cleanup passes, and motion-driven sequences for short films, YouTube content, explainers, and indie projects.

I bring characters to life through gesture, emotion, and clear acting, collaborating remotely with directors and teams to achieve the intended style, mood, and storytelling. I’m comfortable delivering high-quality animation for diverse formats and audiences, with a focus on timing, spacing, silhouette, and visual communication.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 2D Animation Artist at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Created 2D hand-drawn and digital animation for clients, personal projects, short films, online content, and creative productions. Produced expressive animation focused on movement, timing, emotion, and character performance; collaborated with clients to understand project goals, animation style, timing, and delivery requirements; delivered final animation files for online publishing and portfolio presentation.
2D Animator / Character Animator at Independent Animation Projects
January 1, 2009 - Present
Worked on personal and independent animation projects focused on character movement, acting, and story-based animation. Created hand-drawn digital animation scenes with attention to acting, facial expression, and body mechanics; animated characters using rough animation passes before refining movement and cleanup; built short animated sequences that demonstrate timing, energy, personality, and storytelling.

Education

Self-Trained / Professional Animation Practice at Self-Directed Learning
January 1, 2009 - June 18, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet