ABOUT ME
• ANIMATOR • ARTIST • FILM MAKER •
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I have always been an artist.
I grew up on an acreage, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. There, we raised a family of many different animals and adopted the rural lifestyle. These animals were my best friends, companions and always a source of inspiration for my creative mind. Horses were always specifically fascinating to me. I can’t explain why; it was just always there. I was born with a love for these creatures. And so I would observe them, and attempt to transfer their beauty onto paper. |
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In my teenage years, I would draw as much as I could. Everyday. It became a form of escape, when life got difficult or whenever I felt an overwhelming emotion, I would draw. It was my expression. I started out with lots of character work, always of animals. These characters had stories, personalities and lived in worlds of their own. As I matured, I began experimenting with charcoal, paints, ink and any other medium I could get my hands on. I became fascinated with all the forms of expression: digital arts, film, photography, writing, sculpting, sewing, dance. No matter if I was good at it or not, I tried it and practiced it, because it freed my soul. |
At one point I took a stab at photo realism artwork. Using graphite, I developed a keen eye for shading and details. Quickly these portraits were noticed and I was able to start a local business selling my art. I was commissioned to draw people’s pets from 2010-2014. It was an exciting time. I started entering my work into fairs and competitions to see how it compared to the rest of the world.
This was when I realized, I could do this for the rest of my life. I was recognized by some magazines, and my television station. I also was fortunate enough to receive first prize in the Canada wide Royal Canadian Legion Poster Contest and was invited to Ottawa to meet the highest representatives of Canada.
The art world is so vast. There are many different careers in the art industry. Film has always stood out as one of the most powerful art forms. All these characters I drew and created could be brought to life. And when they are watched on the screen, we feel for them. This was a media that combined everything I loved about each art form.
In the fall of 2014 I decided to move away from my beloved family, and animal counterparts to start a new chapter at Vancouver Film School.
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I took two years at VFS. Foundations of Art and Design and 3D Animation and VFX. Through the course of these two years, I explored myself, my art and fell in love with every aspect of creating. It was challenging, but so rewarding. My second year project “From Here To” is a perfect example of just how much I was able to achieve in such a short amount of time. I have not only been able to create characters, but provoke emotion to my audience. I have expanded my work greatly, but I always carry the strong theme of animal-human bond in my work. Because that is what I deem important.
I do not know where my life will take me, but I will always continue to chase my dreams, and start projects that push my abilities and challenge the medium. I want to create work that moves people, inspires them and maybe someday changes the world.
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"Art has given me a voice."
This webpage is a compilation of my work over the years. As well as links to my external pages on social media. Thank you for visiting, reading, and looking at my work Feel free to contact me with inquiries, questions or comments -Darynn |
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