Story of my Life
South African born and bred hailing from the vibrant city of Johannesburg, Gauteng. I have been bringing characters to life in virtual worlds since 2012, when I graduated from City Varsity school of media and creative arts with top honours.
I'm interested in all things animation and have found myself being employed to work in both video game and adverts/tv animation over the past few years. I am eager to learn and look forward to the chance to grow my skills and develop new tricks and workflows from others.
Animation is my life blood and I wouldn't be happy doing anything else. I strive to be the best animator I possibly can and am so excited to be living my dream as an animator breathing life into characters.
I hold an advanced diploma in animation with awards for best student in both first and third years of my studies and runner up for best student award in the second year.
I'm interested in all things animation and have found myself being employed to work in both video game and adverts/tv animation over the past few years. I am eager to learn and look forward to the chance to grow my skills and develop new tricks and workflows from others.
Animation is my life blood and I wouldn't be happy doing anything else. I strive to be the best animator I possibly can and am so excited to be living my dream as an animator breathing life into characters.
I hold an advanced diploma in animation with awards for best student in both first and third years of my studies and runner up for best student award in the second year.
My passion for animation began at an early age, inspired by Disney movies such as Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, the Lion King and many others, I began drawing and was soon memorized by the idea of a career in animation. When my family got our first PC at the age of 10, I was soon enamored by video games and it struck me, that my passion for animation can lead to a career in either movies or video games. Luckily I had very supportive parents who never thought my dreams of working as an animator to be childish or silly and nourished my passion for the art form.
Glen Keane among so many other great animators have all inspired me to learn how to bring things to life and to pursue a career in animation. I hope to continue developing my skills and hopefully, maybe one day, create performances that will inspire future generations of animators just like those before me.
I have been extremely fortunate to have parents that encouraged my pursuit into the world of animation and who did everything they could, to help me achieve my dreams. I could never repay them for all that they have done for me over all the years. Thanks for everything. Love you guys more than a fat kid loves cupcakes.
Glen Keane among so many other great animators have all inspired me to learn how to bring things to life and to pursue a career in animation. I hope to continue developing my skills and hopefully, maybe one day, create performances that will inspire future generations of animators just like those before me.
I have been extremely fortunate to have parents that encouraged my pursuit into the world of animation and who did everything they could, to help me achieve my dreams. I could never repay them for all that they have done for me over all the years. Thanks for everything. Love you guys more than a fat kid loves cupcakes.
Being a 90's kid I watched a lot of Bruce Lee and Van Damme movies. Upon watching these martial arts flicks, I would then leap into action, jumping around the lounge kicking and punching, fighting off invisible bad guys, so began my passion for martial arts. I am a martial arts enthusiast with a Shodan (black belt) in Goju-Ryu Karate. I started my career in Karate at the age of 7 and continue practicing the art to this day. In 2005 I placed 4th at the World Goju-Kai Karate Championships and in 2009 I placed 5th.
Another passion of mine is animals. I have always grown up surrounded by pets of all shapes and sizes and always try help our furry companions as much as possible. Unfortunately there are many stray dogs in South Africa and I have always tried to help wandering pets whenever possible. Most of our dogs in fact have been strays picked up off the streets.
I'm super adventurous and a little bit of a daredevil. I have bungy jumped off the highest bridge jump in the world (216m), I have sky dived and am generally a thrill seeker. I also love the outdoors and generally being active and living life to the fullest.
Travel is another passion of mine which I have tried to pursue as much as possible. I have been luckily enough to have seen many amazing and diverse countries over the years. I have traveled around South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Estonia, Poland, England, Switzerland, Netherlands and Belgium. I plan on trying to see as many countries as I am lucky enough to visit.
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