Krista Hines

BFA ’21 Animation/Interactive Design

3D Animator and Illustrator

Artist Statement
As a character animator, the focus is on bringing that character to life. For me, it’s more than that. What makes them unique compared to others around them? Is it the way they walk? Talk? How they greet other people? How do they convey their emotions? Whenever I’m just out and about, I tend to look at how people act and notice the nuances in their movement. Maybe someone is sitting down and shaking their leg, or someone is waiting in line and cracks their knuckles. That seems like boring and usual stuff you would see daily, but for animating, it’s more of a guide towards making that character more believable and authentic to the viewer. I strive for my animations to stand out for the audience’s enjoyment and make them unique for myself and reflect my style.