Vanessa Thian
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Hello! I’m Vanessa. I grew up in Singapore, studied animation in Vancouver and am now based in Glasgow, Scotland. I have always been passionate about telling stories and bringing characters to life through illustration and 2D animation. I pride myself in being a versatile artist, able to contribute to storyboards, backgrounds, and multiple stages of the 2D animation pipeline, while still maintaining a desire to challenge and expand my perspective and skills in art.
I have worked on children’s music videos, a graphic novel, and various types of books. I am always excited to see what comes my way and how I can contribute to a pitch to bring a story to life through my unique vision. I am proficient with both traditional (gouache, watercolour) and digital mediums (Toon Boom Harmony, TV Paint, Clip Studio Paint, Moho, Photoshop, etc). I look forward to hearing from you!
- 8 years' experience
- Joined July 2025
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Gaming
- Non-Profit Organization
- Software & Internet
- Professional Services
- Other
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Work experience· 21 roles
Created a cover page and 32 pages of illustrations (including 8 spreads and 31 spot illustrations) for Freedom Snail by Jenny Hersch and Charissa Rooney, with realistic architectural drawings in a slightly whimsical watercolour style; co-created and illustrated the cover, spine and back art for A Song For Wolves; created 1 cover and 9 spot illustrations for Enoch Walked With Frogs.
Created rough key animations of characters playing the violin in a more realistic anime style, following model sheets and ensuring the animations were technically sound and emotionally expressive.
Creating a series of 2D animated videos for 'Songs Children Sing', collaborating in all production stages—from brainstorming with the client to concept art, storyboard art, background paintings, rough animations, final animations, to compositing and editing.
Education· 5
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