Hi, my name is Lieke and I am a Freelance animator and illustrator. I have had the opportunity to work on a couple of cool projects, animated shorts, TV and YouTube series. No matter how big or how small the project, I look for that little bit of magic in everything I do. For me, visual storytelling is all about sharing, so I am happiest when I can share my experiences and creations with colleagues, friends and whoever is willing to listen.

After working for studios in Mexico, Colombia, Canada and the UK for 15+ years, and the last 7 as a Lead Animator, I should confess I'm not really an animator, don't know anything about animation and don't really know what I've been doing all this time, but I've enjoyed the occasional free pizza and beer. Currently working as a Lead Harmony animator at Passion Pictures in London (until they find out, of course).

Ryan loves his job because he gets to draw every day. The role of an FX artist is to be a supporting actor to the narrative and characters. Helping anchor the characters and action to the environment. Adding a little life to a background with ripples or blowing snow. All of these elements he adds accentuate actions and help depict the environment that the characters are in.