Animation is a world of endless possibilities, a universe where the boundaries of reality are limited only by one’s imagination. Whether it’s 2D traditional animation, 3D CGI, or even stop-motion techniques, each form presents its own set of unique challenges and opportunities for artistic expression. The medium allows not only for visual storytelling but also opens avenues for exploring complex themes, emotions, and social issues, all while engaging audiences across various age groups and cultural backgrounds. Although I lack formal education in the field of animation, my intrigue is anything but casual. This is not just a fleeting interest, but a passion I am committed to understanding and exploring further.
![A cheerful graphic with a cute, smiling cannabis leaf character holding a joint, set against a pink background with stars and the text "happy 420" and "pretty trippy shop.](https://jonmadethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-08-11-at-5.44.48-PM-300x265.png)
LEAFY #1
A 420 video promo for the “Pretty Trippy Shop” an Etsy store that sold custom rolling trays and papers. This…
![A stylized emblem featuring a white silhouette of a man with a beard on a black background, surrounded by yellow stars and decorative scrolls, with the text "duke of erb" in yellow at the bottom.](https://jonmadethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-08-11-at-5.45.22-PM-300x266.png)
DUKE OF ERB
An animation of the Duke of Erbs logo with sound effects. This was the very first thing I made using…
![Illustration of a hand cursor about to click on a digital tablet displaying a list, set against a plain salmon pink background.](https://jonmadethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-08-11-at-5.45.41-PM-300x131.png)
ANIMATED PHONE SWIPE
Learning how to move things within another object. This was a pretty neat project. I learned how to animate within…
![Abstract green glowing shapes arranged on a black background, resembling a stylized, minimalistic pair of frog legs.](https://jonmadethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-08-11-at-5.46.01-PM-300x261.png)
STAR
Learning about using trim path by following the outline of a star shape. Trim Path is a pretty cool tool….
![Illustration of a 3d isometric soil cube with a top layer of green grass and underlying layers showing brown soil with lighter brown speckles, depicting soil texture and composition.](https://jonmadethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-08-11-at-5.47.07-PM-300x266.png)
GRASS BLOCK
Animating the creation of a isometric block of land. Practing animating things moving in different directions at the same time…
![Aerial view of a city intersection with cars, a yellow truck, trees, pedestrian crosswalks, and city buildings in an isometric drawing style.](https://jonmadethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-08-11-at-5.47.43-PM-300x132.png)
TOWN WITH CARS
This is one of the first more complicated animations I made with After Effects. This one involved working with isometric…