Rendell Collera

Hey there! My name’s Rendell and I’m a passionate 2D animator and illustrator who likes to breathe life into drawings.

As a kid, I started off as a portrait artist using only pencils, or what ever else I could get my hands on, to draw. I later on pursued Digital Art, and was greatly inspired by the capabilities of what a graphic tablet could create.

​In high school, I tried out Animation. I started out making simple computer animation through Flash and began further challenging myself in the making of an animation film called "The Flying Machine".

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I find it both fascinating and invigorating, breathing life into my drawings- with this growing passion of mine, I have been driven to learn more. I decided to pursue 2D Animation at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts) to be trained by experienced professionals and meet wonderful people. In 2023, I graduated from VanArts as a more confident animator.

I am currently working as a freelancer.

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

• The Stick - A short film in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course, 2D Animation
  • Animated 2 minutes and 30 seconds length of full body animation in knowledge and application of animation principles.
  • Composed a storyboard with comical appeal.
  • Developed a story idea and character through concept art and animatics.
  • Collaborated with instructors for feedback on animation, storyboarding, and design.

Freelance Artist Oct 2017 – Present

• Illustrator of Everywhere I Look, published children’s book (completed May 2024)
  • Digitally illustrated the main cover and 19 pages for an entire children’s book project
  • Effectively communicated with client/author for feedback and direction
• Illustration for Deconstructing Morality, philosophy/non-fiction book, in progress  
  • Digitally illustrated a piece according to author/client’s idea and concept
• Various commissioned projects:
  • full body graphic portraits, ink illustrations, digital illustrations, and acrylic paintings

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts Mar 2022 – Mar 2023

Diploma in 2D Animation