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Hi there! I'm Emily Banks, artist, animator, and all-around wannabe storyteller. I have a deep passion for creating diverse stories and characters, whether it be through writing, design, or table-top role playing games!
Below you will find some details of my history and education, as well as contact details. If you want to tell a story, I would be thrilled to work with you!
~ Emily Banks
You can reach me at my email or LinkedIn,
or check me out on my Instagram for
my various art forms, whether in
costuming or animation.
About Me
Growing up with artsy parents, Emily always had an ear for music and an eye for the arts. A fantasy lover, you would be more surprised to see a young Emily without a book or a pencil to draw with.
Shortly after falling in love with animation in both cartoons and anime, Emily also fell in love with the hobby of cosplaying, quickly attempting to show her love for the characters that resonated so deeply with her from her favourite animated works over the years. Over time the skills needed for this hobby grew, and she developed her skills in makeup even further later on in her first college program at Sheridan College. During this time she realized that her true passion lay in the world she had always loved; making stories and characters that resonated with people, just as they did with her.
Now, she pursues this dream to help create diverse characters and stories to help everyone feel seen, heard, and included in the media we consume today, learning new skills at Durham College in their Animation Program.
Education
2021-2024
Advanced Diploma in Animation
Durham College
Animation - Digital Production is where I am currently learning various animation skills, such as modelling and rigging, animation, composition, and design for both 2D and 3D animation, and building on various collaboration skills such as teamwork and communication.
2017-2019
Diploma in Makeup for Media and Creative Arts
Sheridan College
In Sheridan’s Makeup for Media and Creative Arts program, I learned various artistic skills, both pertaining to cosmetics and character design, especially when it comes to facial expressions and designs to enhance one’s natural look, in addition to collaboration and communication.
