Hello, my name is Skyler.

Skyler Dohrenwend

A long time ago, when I was a kid, I grew up with kids’ media. Mainly, kids’ shows and movies are animated by hand-drawn animation and practical models. These franchises changed my life, for I have dedicated my school path and career to doing animation myself. I have gained experience in Adobe software and Maya to learn the ropes of being an animator. My favorite of these programs are Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, & Maya.

I have also taken an interest in drawing and painting, which I use as a relaxing hobby or for concept art, as well as old-fashioned hand-drawn animation. I have been drawing for years and took classes to improve my skills. As an artist, I learned that if you make a mistake, make it into something special, like turning an accidental white line in the sky into a bird. I want to tell compelling stories to kids while keeping them interested.

You have to see what the competition is doing to create something different, not identical. Not to mention, doing something you enjoy will work out better in the long run. This is important because many companies are trying way too hard to jump on the bandwagon of whatever current trend is going on over trying to stand out.

I plan to start my animation career soon and expand my creativity in the coming years. Growing up with kid media has taught me my passion for animation and storytelling. I am grateful for my role models’ support and guidance, and I hope to carry on their legacy by creating high-quality content for children. I am excited to see where this career path takes me, and I am committed to making a difference in the industry.

Remember to follow what you love to do to have a presence in others.

-Skyler Dohrenwend

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