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Ari Johnson
Ari Johnson

Ari Johnson

  United States

My goal is to hone my artistic voice through comics, and translate those skills into storyboarding, and later directing for animation.

I always loved drawing as a kid, and my interest in the art of animation was sparked by watching the movie Coraline. However, I don't think I really decided I wanted to make films until I watched "Now You See Me" with my family in 2013. Looking back the premise seems ridiculous, a group of magicians use their magic tricks to pull off a heist, but the amount of fun and excitement it brought us was unforgettable. That filled me with the desire to entertain people with my art.

Learning: School of Visual Arts

Skills: Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop Clip Studio Paint Toon Boom Harmony Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expertise: 2D Animation Concept Art & Illustration Other

  • Skipped Debut N/A
  • Leveled up to Player N/A
  • Leveled up to Contender May 31, 2022
  • Leveled up to Rookie TBD
  • Pro TBD

Current Education

School of Visual Arts
Class of 2022

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