Hello!
My name is Kale de Wild and I'm an artist based in Aotearoa!
I work in animation, specializing in 2D character design, prop design and rigging. I'm currently working at Mukpuddy. Along side animation, I do illustration, comics and product design.
I love to work on character driven stories, and enjoy exploring ways to create memorable moments that will engage with audiences. My personal work is influenced by LGBTQIA+ experiences and I enjoy bringing these themes into my stories.
I studied at Animation College NZ, graduating with a Diploma in Applied Animation 2D, with Excellence and Diploma in Digital Media.
Outside of work I have an interest in pottery, rock climbing and video games.
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CONTACT: kaledewild@gmail.com
WORK
ANIMATION
MUKPUDDY:
Tales of Nai Nai | Animation, 2D Rigging and Props
Night Eyes | 2D Rigging and Props
Juju Brain | 2D Rigging and Props
The Adventures of Tumeke Space | Animation
Taiohi Gods | 2D Props
Quimbo's Quest | Animation
The Drawing Show | Animation, 2D Rigging and Props
Pipi Mā | Animation, 2D Rigging and Props
CINCO CINE FILM PRODUCTIONS LTD:
Tākaro Tribe | Animation, 2D Rigging and Props
TVNZ:
So This Happened | Animation
COMICS + ARTBOOKS
Illustrator + Author:
Griefer Belt | Webcomic and Graphic Novel
Pizza Night | Webcomic and Graphic Novel
What If They Kissed? | Art Book
When I Was Me | Art Book
RA9 | Charity Art Zine
Long Exposure | guest comic
Rock and Riot | guest comic
Illustrator:
Midnight Munchies | Art Book
Bloody Bard | Fiction Book
Supernatural | Art Zine
Be More Chill | Art Zine
Let Them Lay Together: Patrochilles | Art Zine
SKILLS
Artistic: Illustration, Character Design, Prop Design, 2D Character and Prop Rigging in Animate and Harmony, Comics, Cut-Out and Traditional Animation.
Technical: Animate, Photoshop, Harmony Toon Boom, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Wacom.
EDUCATION
Animation College NZ
Diploma in Applied Animation 2D, with Excellence
Diploma in Digital Media
ILLUSTRATION
Product Design | Oasis Scents
Product Design | Aotearoa Natives Collection
Logo Illustration | Izzzyzzz