Introduce Yourself : 2D Animator and Illustrator by Ben Luce

Hi, I'm Ben. I'm a 2D animator and illustrator living in Portland, OR. I started doing animation as a kid, beginning with claymation in my basement. I was always drawing, and never for a moment did I think I wouldn't do art as a career. I got hired by a toy designer through my high school's robotics program to create flash animations, web graphics, and toy piece designs. Right before college, I started interning at 1st Ave Machine, a 3D animation studio, in New York. After College (MICA, Baltimore), I did graphics for ESPN and other clients through an agency in Connecticut (where I grew up). This agency pointed me to Portland, and I began a freelance career as a professional 2D animator and illustrator. More recently, I've begun focusing on music videos and short animations. To see my work, click here: http://benluce.wordpress.com