Animating Character Expressions (part 2)

Animation has been an incredible creative journey for me. One of the things I enjoy most is the acting element—creating reference images and videos of myself performing scenes. It brings back memories of high school drama class and being part of the drama team at church. Storytelling has always been a core part of who I am. I’ve told stories through fashion collections, graphic designs, movie sets, play designs, and even costumes for characters. It feels like all of these experiences have converged in animation.

What excites me most about designing animations is crafting dialogue and scripts for my characters. I love that I can envision entire worlds and bring them to life. My imagination has always been big, and it’s taken me on an unexpected but thrilling path. I never anticipated ending up here, and I never realized how much animation would mean to me. But here I am, learning the craft and transforming into an animator along the way.

The journey hasn’t been easy—learning new skills rarely is. At times, I doubted the direction I was headed. Yet, when I was designing 3D fashion, I caught a glimpse of what could be possible. I kept asking, "What if my characters could move?" That "what if" led me down the path of acquiring new skills.

Now, I’m excited about the unknown and the endless possibilities ahead. I’m constantly dreaming about what more I can achieve, and the best part is seeing my creativity continue to grow.