Hi. My name is Anelissa. I'm a Cape Town based 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller. Through animation and illustration I aim to explore characters, character designs and world-building. I fell in love with the art of animation when I found myself bringing my wildest imaginations to life and having the ability to share those stories in an engaging way. I enjoy working with artists from different creative backgrounds and disciplines as I find that creative collaboration allows for compelling artforms to develop. I've worked with South African musicians such as ByLwansta and Kimosabe to produce animated music videos and visualizers for their musical projects. I find inspiration through media such as comics, video games, graphic novels and most recently - fashion. I strive to explore the different ways stories can be told and shared. And that's me!

Hi. My name is Anelissa. I'm a Cape Town based 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller. Through animation and illustration I aim to explore characters, character designs and world-building. I fell in love with the art of animation when I found myself bringing my wildest imaginations to life and having the ability to share those stories in an engaging way. I enjoy working with artists from different creative backgrounds and disciplines as I find that creative collaboration allows for compelling artforms to develop. I've worked with South African musicians such as ByLwansta and Kimosabe to produce animated music videos and visualizers for their musical projects. I find inspiration through media such as comics, video games, graphic novels and most recently - fashion. I strive to explore the different ways stories can be told and shared. And that's me!

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Hi.
My name is Anelissa.

I’m a Cape Town based 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller.
Through animation and illustration I aim to explore characters, character designs and world-building. I fell in love with the art of animation when I found myself bringing my wildest imaginations to life and having the ability to share those stories in an engaging way.

I enjoy working with artists from different creative backgrounds and disciplines as I find that creative collaboration allows for compelling artforms to develop. I’ve worked with South African musicians such as ByLwansta and Kimosabe to produce animated music videos and visualizers for their musical projects.

I find inspiration through media such as comics, video games, graphic novels and most recently - fashion. I strive to explore the different ways stories can be told and shared.

And that’s me!

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Skills

2D
2D Animation
Bo
Book Illustration
Ch
Character Design
Il
Illustration
Na
Narrative Illustration

Experience Level

2D Animation
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Narrative Illustration
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Xhosa
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art at University of Witwatersrand
February 1, 2017 - December 19, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet
    uniE613 BLACK RAIN
    Black Rain is a 2D Afro-futuristic short film that reimagines the traumatic events of the present-day Niger Delta region in an epic world of fantasy and spirit fiction. https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE613 Animated Music Video - FADED
    Drawing inspiration from the hauntingly beautiful melodies and introspective lyrics of "Faded," the animation takes viewers on a somewhat spiritual journey akin to the story of Moses, his audience with God and the burning of the bush. With artful storytelling and a dreamlike atmosphere, the video amplifies the song's emotional impact. https://youtu.be/abS-hMnhhtA?si=hP-cqkHL-HRHfNuT