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About Me

Tuuliki 21 y.o. Animator and Illustrator

Why me?

I generate original concepts and bring them to life. I can create animations, comics, and illustrations. The worlds and characters I develop are thoughtfully constructed and engaging.

Project Brief

Create a two-page comic spread about the Gunzechoinei Datsan.

Work Process

Choosing brushes and a visual style

I tested several brushes in the software, selected the one I liked best, and received client approval.

Reference Selection and Storyboarding

The client provided photographs of the datsan to use as references for the spread. I selected the photos I liked best and then created a storyboard. I wanted readers to view the individual details first and the overall scene only afterward, so I began with the courtyard surrounding the datsan before revealing the building itself. On the second page, I showed the interior of the datsan. I reviewed and approved the storyboard with the client.

Storyboard

Illustration

This was a long but enjoyable stage. I illustrated each panel using the selected brush, following the storyboard.

Final Result

Final Result

Project Brief

Create an animated advertisement for a family therapist.

Work Process

Character Design

The client had written the script, so I began by designing the characters. Since this was an advertisement, I avoided giving them highly distinctive personalities; they were meant to represent an average family. I gave them relatively large heads so that their facial expressions would be easy to read and they would appear friendly. I received the client’s approval for the designs.

Original size 1920x1080

Characters

Storyboard and Animatic

I created a storyboard and animatic outlining the scenes and character movements, then added a voice-over to the animatic. I kept the movements relatively simple to speed up and simplify the animation process.

Original size 1920x1080

Frame from the animatic

Background Design

I felt that backgrounds rendered with an unusual brush would complement the simple character designs. I painted the backgrounds using a watercolor brush and received the client’s approval.

Backgrounds

Animation

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Project created at 29.10.2026