I’m Hanja, a multi-disciplinary artist and animator specializing in painting, motion graphics, and digital design. My work blends storytelling with sustainability, often drawing from Hawaiian culture and nature. With experience ranging from animations on Emmy-winning films to graphic designs for brands, I bring a versatile and creative approach to every project. Let’s collaborate to create something impactful.…

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I’m Hanja, a multi-disciplinary artist and animator specializing in painting, motion graphics, and digital design. My work blends storytelling with sustainability, often drawing from Hawaiian culture and nature. With experience ranging from animations on Emmy-winning films to graphic designs for brands, I bring a versatile and creative approach to every project. Let’s collaborate to create something impactful.…

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I’m Hanja, a multi-disciplinary artist and animator specializing in painting, motion graphics, and digital design. My work blends storytelling with sustainability, often drawing from Hawaiian culture and nature. With experience ranging from animations on Emmy-winning films to graphic designs for brands, I bring a versatile and creative approach to every project. Let’s collaborate to create something impactful.

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Skills

2D
2D Animation
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Sticker
Pe
Pencil Illustration
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Animation
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Motion Graphic
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Experience Level

2D Animation
Expert
Sticker
Expert
Pencil Illustration
Expert
Animation
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Artwork
Expert
Icon
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Greetings Card
Expert
Adobe Animate
Expert
Watercolour Illustration
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Rotoscope
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
Stop Motion
Expert
Logo
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Gouache Illustration
Expert
Music Video
Intermediate
Cartoon
Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate
Explainer Video
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Beginner
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Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts at University of Hawaii Manoa
August 18, 2018 - May 13, 2022

Qualifications

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    uniE613 Umi Animation
    Umi Animation Project – Tour, TED Talk, and Social Media Visuals Crafting a Visual Identity Through Animation I created a three-part animation for Umi, featured during her tour with Jhené Aiko, her TED Talk, and on social media. For this project, I developed the visual style from the ground up, blending inspiration from Japanese ink paintings with serene, fluid transitions. I designed the storyboard, established a cohesive narrative style, and ensured the visuals complemented Umi’s soulful music and message. Key contributions included: • Designing the complete visual identity for the project • Creating animations for live performances, digital platforms, and a TED Talk • Storyboarding and crafting the narrative to align with Umi’s artistic vision • Infusing traditional Japanese artistic techniques into contemporary animation • Ensuring cohesion across multiple mediums to deliver an impactful audience experience This project reflects my ability to merge cultural inspiration with modern storytelling to create visually stunning, emotionally resonant animations.…
    uniE613 Hula is Hawaii : Animation for Sam Potter
    Hula is Hawaii – Animation Project Award-Winning Animation Highlighting Hawaiian Resilience “Hula is Hawaii” is an animation within an Emmy-winning short film that honors the perseverance of Hawaiian culture during Hula Kapu, a period when hula was banned. The story follows a young girl whose mother sends her to live with hula kumu hidden in the forest, ensuring the art form’s survival. This project showcases the strength of cultural preservation and the enduring connection between hula and Hawaiian identity. My role included: • Crafting the animation and design from story boarding to final draft • Creating emotionally-driven narratives • Character design • Project Managment • Youtube • Emmy Award Winning Film • Delivering visuals that resonate across audiences This work reflects my passion for storytelling and cultural heritage through visual art.…