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I started taking an interest in miniature modelling in high school and then applied for a foundation in university, where I found my interest in animation and games art. I really started getting into 3D art at the end of my first year, and after learning the foundations, I really found my passion for 3D environment modelling.
When I was younger, I was always more interested in drawing, movies, music and acting. I would put on shows for family and watch repeats of animated movies over any other media. Growing up with the birth of CGI Animated movies and television took me by the grasp and has never let go. I prefer animation over live action any day and now that I'm older, I want to give back and be behind some of the movies other children and adults will be watching and loving.
I knew I wanted to work in the world of animation when I was 9 years old, growing up with How to Train Your Dragon, Paperman, and Brother Bear were all films that excited me and urged me to start the craft. The movement of 3D animation has always amazed me and therefore has been something I have been perfecting my craft in for the past many years.
I always love doing arts and crafts, and I realized my interest in computer art only when I moved to the high school. After learning more about creative industries, I thought it would be the career pathway that I may want to proceed. I also think that most of the things that we saw and used in the daily life has certain levels of creativity, therefore I really hope that I could be part of them to create things that can inspire the community.
When I was in highschool (in the USA) my best friend made a bet that I would not win the 'National PTA Reflections' contest. Humorously enough, I applied with a video I edited about life in rural Virginia, and won first place for the editing category. Other people liked my work? What a strange concept. I am now in art university and am surrounded by creative minded people. I love the pressure and differing perspectives from the fellow students, and can't wait to continue.
For several years I have harbored a strong ambition to work in the creative industries, drawing from my background in both Fine Art and Architecture. With the desire to bring to life the creative vision in my head pursuing a career in Visual Effects felt like the natural progression. During the pandemic, I passed an online 3D Animation short-course then recently completed a Masters in Visual Effects with Distinction.