SLICES OF BLUE

Skills:

Motion Design, Illustration

Motion Design, Illustration

Tools

Tools:

After Effects

Illustrator

Procreate

After Effects

Illustrator

Procreate

Year:

2025

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Created a pair of animated illustrations exploring character-based animation, seamless looping, and subtle movements.

These animations feature my original character in a soft, cozy,
lo-fi-inspired style. By reducing frame rates with Posterize Time and using precise keyframing, I focused on animating gentle movements and the minuscule details that bring the scenes to life while maintaining a hand-drawn and warm feel.

Created a pair of animated illustrations exploring character-based animation, seamless looping, and subtle movements.

These animations feature my original character in a soft, cozy, lo-fi-inspired style. By reducing frame rates with Posterize Time and using precise keyframing, I focused on animating gentle movements and the minuscule details that bring the scenes to life while maintaining a hand-drawn and warm feel.

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Created a pair of animated illustrations exploring character-based animation, seamless looping, and subtle movements.

These animations feature my original character in a soft, cozy,
lo-fi-inspired style. By reducing frame rates with Posterize Time and using precise keyframing, I focused on animating gentle movements and the minuscule details that bring the scenes to life while maintaining a hand-drawn and warm feel.

Skills:

Video Editing, Motion Graphics

Tools:

Premiere Pro,

After Effects,

Illustrator

Year:

2025

CONCEPT:

CONCEPT:

CONCEPT:

I illustrated an original character based on myself, capturing the way I work, and my necessary cup of caffeine wherever I go! Inspired by the "lofi girl" atmosphere, I chose a monochromatic blue palette and a Ghibli-like softness to shape the visual tone.

The set includes two seamlessly looping scenes:

One focuses on writing, with delicate ambient motions like steam rising, subtle pen movement, and gentle blinking.

The other features a warm smile, where the character smiles softly as she lifts her cup.

Together, the animations explore mood, personality, and stillness in motion.

I illustrated an original character based on myself, capturing the way I work, and my necessary cup of caffeine wherever
I go! Inspired by the "lofi girl" atmosphere, I chose a monochromatic blue palette and a Ghibli-like softness to shape the visual tone.

The set includes two seamlessly looping scenes:

One focuses on writing, with delicate ambient motions like steam rising, subtle pen movement, and gentle blinking.

The other features a warm smile, where the character smiles softly as she lifts her cup.

Together, the animations explore mood, personality, and stillness in motion.

I illustrated an original character based on myself, capturing the way I work, and my necessary cup of caffeine wherever I go! Inspired by the "lofi girl" atmosphere, I chose a monochromatic blue palette and a Ghibli-like softness
to shape the visual tone.

The set includes two seamlessly looping scenes:

One focuses on writing, with delicate ambient motions like steam rising, subtle pen movement, and gentle blinking.

The other features a warm smile, where the character smiles softly as she lifts her cup.

Together, the animations explore mood, personality, and stillness in motion.

KEYFRAMES

Blinking

Writing

Keyframes

Blinking

Writing

Blinking

Writing

Reflection:

Reflection:

Reflection:

This project strengthened my understanding of pacing, timing, selective motion, and how small details can drastically enhance the animation. I learned how important it is to consider why each element moves, and how these tiny interactions contribute to a cohesive story.