2D Frame-by-Frame Animation – Lighting & Motion Study (2025)
A short, hand-drawn animation created frame by frame to experiment with lighting, movement, and animation techniques. Inspired by traditional animation methods, this project was an exploration of how light interacts with characters and environments to enhance mood and depth.
Animated in Procreate & Procreate Dreams.
"Beanie" – Narrative 2D Animation (2024)
A hand-drawn 2D animation set to the song Beanie by Chezile, following a character as she grapples with the emotional weight of distance and heartbreak. As she senses her partner drifting away, the animation visually captures the feeling of longing, loss, and moving on.
This project was animated frame by frame in Procreate and Procreate Dreams, with editing and composition in CapCut to bring the story together in a cinematic, narrative style.
"Fairy House" – Experimental Narrative Animation (2024)
A whimsical, experimental 2D animation created on a whim, exploring cozy visuals, golden lighting, and playful set design. The piece follows a tiny fairy living inside a pumpkin house, capturing a sense of warmth and nostalgia through soft colors and dreamlike movement.
This project was animated frame by frame in Procreate and Procreate Dreams, with editing and composition in CapCut to enhance its cinematic feel. A fun, lighthearted exploration of world-building and storytelling through animation.
Time-lapse of me working.
"Process in Motion" – Animation Breakdown (2024)
A split-screen animation showcase was designed to illustrate the step-by-step process of bringing an animation to life. Each shot reveals a new phase of development such as first pass, refiements, and final touches.
The video presents the journey from initial sketches to polished animation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at my workflow. A separate time-lapse video also captures my real-time progress on the project.
Animated in Procreate Dreams | Composited in Adobe After Effects.
"Untitled Secret Project" – Ghibli-Inspired Narrative Animation (2025)
A short, scenic animation featuring lush, hand-drawn backgrounds and expressive characters inspired by the warmth and visual storytelling of Studio Ghibli. This piece is part of a larger, unreleased project that I can’t reveal just yet, but it serves as a glimpse into the world and atmosphere being created.
I animated frame by frame in Procreate Dreams, with composition and editing in CapCut to enhance its cinematic feel.
"Maybe in Another Life" – Animated Loop (2024)
A melancholic looping animation inspired by the final episode of Attack on Titan, capturing a shadowy figure lost in grief and longing. The words "Maybe in another life" linger on the screen, reflecting a sense of loss, fate, and what could have been.
While not a traditional animation with full movement, this piece was crafted frame by frame in Procreate Dreams, focusing on atmosphere, emotion, and visual storytelling through subtle motion and composition.
"First Steps" – My First 2D Frame-by-Frame Animation (2019)
A test project marking my first attempt at frame-by-frame animation, created back in 2019. While simple, this piece represents the starting point of my animation journey—a testament to how much I’ve grown in both technique and illustration since then.
Animated in Clip Studio Paint, with editing and compositing in Adobe After Effects. Looking back, it’s a reminder of the learning process and how every frame, no matter how rough, is a step forward.
"California and Me" – Narrative Animation (2023)
A bittersweet 2D animation set to the song California and Me by Laufey. It follows a heartbroken kitty as he watches his love interest leave him behind for another. This piece was one of my first attempts at animating to a song in a narrative way, using visual storytelling and timing to match the emotions of the music.
I animated frame by frame in Procreate Dreams, with composition and editing in CapCut to bring the story together. A small but meaningful project that helped me explore the emotional depth of animation.
"Organic Flow" – 3D Animation (2019)
A realistic 3D animation created in Cinema 4D, focusing on organic water movement and natural physics simulation. One of my earliest ventures into 3D, this project pushed me to explore lighting, texturing, and fluid dynamics, resulting in a piece that I’m still proud of today.
It was awarded Best Animation at the RWU VARTS Festival (2019), marking an exciting milestone in my animation journey.
Rendered in Cinema 4D, with VFX and editing in Adobe After Effects.
"Leaving Tonight" – Motion Graphics Lyric Animation (2018)
A motion-graphics-driven animation set to the song Leaving Tonight by The Neighbourhood. With graphics that blend typography, camera movement, and timing to visually interpret the song’s lyrics. Unlike my frame-by-frame narrative animations, this piece focuses on dynamic text transitions and cinematic motion, guiding the viewer from one lyric to the next in a seamless, flowing way.
Created in Adobe After Effects, this project was my first deep dive into motion graphics animation, refining my skills in text animation, composition, and rhythm-based storytelling.