Tatyana Archtander

I specialize in character design and 2DFX animation. What I enjoy the most about art is creating expressive movement and personalities within concrete and abstract shapes. 

Within character designing, I design personalities before I narrow down their physical designs. This allows me to create vivid and relatable characters. 'The clown man' and 'Bean' are two contrasting examples. Clown man is a middle-aged man who is bored and fed up with his current life situation. He is grumpy and exhausted, but his story takes him on a horror-esque journey to rediscover the joy in his life. Meanwhile, Bean is a shy and gentle child who likewise goes through a character journey where her awe and curiosity spark her to find her courage and take action. When I design characters I keep these stories in mind to make sure they make an impact in how they express themselves before, during, and after their journey.

2DFX animation is equally as expressive. Though I often work with abstract shapes, I aim to give them personality. Is the fire aggressive? Playful? -or perhaps mourning? How energetic should the magic feel as it sweeps past the screen to catch the viewer's eye? FX animation is a subtle art that can quickly transform an environment's atmosphere, influencing how the audience reacts to the visuals before them. In my work, I am conscious of this effect, designing shapes and movements which will draw the audience into the narratives they are watching.