Public portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ *Private portfolios available upon serious request. Currently, I work in the development space on animated TV shows and films and as a character designer, storyboard artist and illustrator for a variety of projects including books, website branding and board games. Working in this area allows the ability to develop and direct my own projects, using hybrid skills including script writing, storyboarding, designing, team management and a passion for storytelling with heart. With a diverse career that spans 10+ years, I am passionate about creating for high profile animated, live action and illustrated projects. I have worked with a global clients and companies like Adobe, Atomic Cartoons, Aardman, JAM Media, StudioCanal, Cheeky Little Media plus more. Outside of creative endeavours, I mentor emerging talent through Women in Animation and have taught at universities such as JMC Academy and Swinburne University. I am a 2019 Griffith University animation graduate and have trained at Aardman Academy with Aardman Animations, focussed on stop motion animation and character model making. This allowed me to build on my strengths in pre production. Using concept sketches, Adobe and procreate programs enables me to push boundaries of the possible, create new realities & bring alive unique and strong stories with maximum impact. Writing, illustrating and publishing my first book aged fourteen (The Story of Doris Cummiski) showed me the power of connecting with an audience by bringing a story to life through storytelling and character development. Since 2014, I have learned the value of collaboration by working with multiple companies and individuals. I have been educated in Ireland, Switzerland, Australia & UK. This background has shaped my identity and influenced my work. My strengths : * ability to translate words into images * Idea machine! Ability to ideate and communicate * international & national work * focussed & determined * capture emotions * effective time management * interpersonal skills * adaptable & flexible * highly collaborative * enthusiastic, curious & creative * global mindset * innovative approach to storytelling & character design My values : Committed, art that speaks, integrity, achievement, innovation, languages, learning, imagination Open for work in illustration, development and production spaces, please get in touch if you would like to collaborate via Linkedin or email _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

SammiZaleskiArt

Public portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ *Private portfolios available upon serious request. Currently, I work in the development space on animated TV shows and films and as a character designer, storyboard artist and illustrator for a variety of projects including books, website branding and board games. Working in this area allows the ability to develop and direct my own projects, using hybrid skills including script writing, storyboarding, designing, team management and a passion for storytelling with heart. With a diverse career that spans 10+ years, I am passionate about creating for high profile animated, live action and illustrated projects. I have worked with a global clients and companies like Adobe, Atomic Cartoons, Aardman, JAM Media, StudioCanal, Cheeky Little Media plus more. Outside of creative endeavours, I mentor emerging talent through Women in Animation and have taught at universities such as JMC Academy and Swinburne University. I am a 2019 Griffith University animation graduate and have trained at Aardman Academy with Aardman Animations, focussed on stop motion animation and character model making. This allowed me to build on my strengths in pre production. Using concept sketches, Adobe and procreate programs enables me to push boundaries of the possible, create new realities & bring alive unique and strong stories with maximum impact. Writing, illustrating and publishing my first book aged fourteen (The Story of Doris Cummiski) showed me the power of connecting with an audience by bringing a story to life through storytelling and character development. Since 2014, I have learned the value of collaboration by working with multiple companies and individuals. I have been educated in Ireland, Switzerland, Australia & UK. This background has shaped my identity and influenced my work. My strengths : * ability to translate words into images * Idea machine! Ability to ideate and communicate * international & national work * focussed & determined * capture emotions * effective time management * interpersonal skills * adaptable & flexible * highly collaborative * enthusiastic, curious & creative * global mindset * innovative approach to storytelling & character design My values : Committed, art that speaks, integrity, achievement, innovation, languages, learning, imagination Open for work in illustration, development and production spaces, please get in touch if you would like to collaborate via Linkedin or email _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Public portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
*Private portfolios available upon serious request.

Currently, I work in the development space on animated TV shows and films and as a character designer, storyboard artist and illustrator for a variety of projects including books, website branding and board games. Working in this area allows the ability to develop and direct my own projects, using hybrid skills including script writing, storyboarding, designing, team management and a passion for storytelling with heart.

With a diverse career that spans 10+ years, I am passionate about creating for high profile animated, live action and illustrated projects. I have worked with a global clients and companies like Adobe, Atomic Cartoons, Aardman, JAM Media, StudioCanal, Cheeky Little Media plus more. Outside of creative endeavours, I mentor emerging talent through Women in Animation and have taught at universities such as JMC Academy and Swinburne University. I am a 2019 Griffith University animation graduate and have trained at Aardman Academy with Aardman Animations, focussed on stop motion animation and character model making.

This allowed me to build on my strengths in pre production. Using concept sketches, Adobe and procreate programs enables me to push boundaries of the possible, create new realities & bring alive unique and strong stories with maximum impact.

Writing, illustrating and publishing my first book aged fourteen (The Story of Doris Cummiski) showed me the power of connecting with an audience by bringing a story to life through storytelling and character development. Since 2014, I have learned the value of collaboration by working with multiple companies and individuals.

I have been educated in Ireland, Switzerland, Australia & UK. This background has shaped my identity and influenced my work.

My strengths :

  • ability to translate words into images
  • Idea machine! Ability to ideate and communicate
  • international & national work
  • focussed & determined
  • capture emotions
  • effective time management
  • interpersonal skills
  • adaptable & flexible
  • highly collaborative
  • enthusiastic, curious & creative
  • global mindset
  • innovative approach to storytelling & character design

My values :
Committed, art that speaks, integrity, achievement, innovation, languages, learning, imagination

Open for work in illustration, development and production spaces, please get in touch if you would like to collaborate via Linkedin or email Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Book Cover
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Book Illustration
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Childrens Book Illustration
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Freehand Digital Illustration
Fr
Freelance Gig
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Book Cover
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Narrative Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Spot Illustration
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Comic Strip
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Education

Bachelor of Animation at Griffith University
December 11, 2019
Bachelor of Animation and VFX (Exchange studies- 1 year) at Falmouth University
December 7, 2018
Sketch to Screen Course (Puppet making) at Aardman Academy
May 28, 2021
Stop Motion 1 Course (Stop motion character animation) at Aardman Academy
August 27, 2021

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Skills

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Book Cover
Bo
Book Illustration
Ch
Childrens Book Illustration
Fr
Freehand Digital Illustration
Fr
Freelance Gig
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Experience Level

Book Cover
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Narrative Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Spot Illustration
Expert
Comic Strip
Expert
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