Kawaii Meme Official
A lively character animation built around playful timing and expressive movement.
2D AnimationCharacter ActingTiming
View Full Case StudyAmaru Animations
Gianna Nicholson — 2D Animator & Character Artist
I bring characters to life through expressive animation, storytelling, and design.
Animation Reel
A curated selection of my strongest acting, motion, and character animation work.
Animations
Animated shots, turnarounds and motion studies.
Choose This One
A compact animated character moment with bold posing and quick visual impact.
2D AnimationCharacter StudyShort Form
View Full Case StudyLet Me In — Tween Animation
A vertical tween-animation exercise centered on expressive character motion.
Tween AnimationCharacter ActingVertical Video
View Full Case StudyDance Test Animation
A dance study exploring rhythm, body mechanics and fluid posing.
Dance AnimationBody MechanicsTiming
View Full Case StudySpider-Man Rotoscope Animation
A rotoscope motion study translating live action into drawn movement.
RotoscopeActionMotion Study
View Full Case StudyHair Test Animation
A focused secondary-motion study exploring hair flow and follow-through.
Hair AnimationSecondary MotionAnimation Test
View Full Case StudyFairy Glow
A magical effects animation combining character motion with luminous atmosphere.
Effects AnimationFantasyGlow
View Full Case Study360 Turn Around Animation
A smooth character rotation showing the design from every angle.
360 Turn AroundCharacter AnimationClean-up
View Full Case StudyCharacter sheets / Still drawings
Model sheets, expression studies and standalone illustrations.
Female Character Model Sheet
A colorful cast study exploring silhouettes, costumes and personality.
Character SheetCostume DesignColor
Character Head Turnaround
Front and profile studies maintaining consistent facial proportions.
TurnaroundHead StudyCharacter Design
Jinx Character Art
A vibrant pink character portrait paired with a full-body design.
Character ArtPortraitDigital Illustration
Amaru Character Illustration
A fantasy character portrait featuring a split-color hairstyle and tail.
Original CharacterFantasyDigital Painting
Tender Moment
A warm narrative illustration centered on a quiet character interaction.
IllustrationCharacter ActingStorytelling
Irene
A symbolic portrait exploring scale, protection and delicate texture.
PortraitFantasyConcept Art
Amaru Cast Show Art
A celebratory ensemble illustration featuring the full cast.
EnsembleShow ArtCharacter Illustration
Vanessa Fan Art
A dynamic two-character illustration with a lush painted setting.
Fan ArtCharacter IllustrationDigital Painting
Amaru Portrait
A close character portrait framed by soft lavender florals.
PortraitOriginal CharacterProfile Art
Pinkie
A soft pastel character portrait with floral styling.
Character ArtPastelDigital Illustration
Natsu
An expressive close-up portrait with vivid pink hair and battle-worn details.
PortraitFan ArtCharacter Study
Manga
Manga pages, panels and sequential art.
Manga Sequence Study I
A character-focused manga page exploring reaction, dialogue and movement.
MangaSequential ArtLine Art
Manga Character Study
A collection of expressive character sketches and costume studies.
MangaCharacter StudyInk
Manga Sequence Study II
A tense conversation staged through expressive close-ups and reaction shots.
MangaPanel LayoutStorytelling
Backgrounds & Layouts
Perspective scenes, lighting studies and layout drawings built to support the acting.
Here Come the Cats — Lounge
Warm interior layout with curved seating, posters and directional light.
Here Come the Cats — Night Room
Cool nighttime interior with window lighting and environmental props.
Tools I Use
To
Toon Boom Harmony
Rigging & production animation
Ad
Adobe Animate
Frame-by-frame & symbols
Cl
Clip Studio Paint
Design, roughs & clean-up
Af
After Effects
Compositing & FX
Bl
Blender
3D layout references
About Me
I’m Gianna! a 2D Animator specializing in expressive, character‑driven animation. I’m certified in Adobe Animate, proficient in Clip Studio Paint, and have hands‑on experience working in Toon Boom Harmony and Blender. I’m currently expanding my technical skillset by working toward my Adobe After Effects certification to strengthen my compositing and motion graphics abilities.