The World of Goodinmaginations
Creativity & Imagination
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About
I am a freelance animator and comic book writer, who is on the autistic spectrum; but this only enables me to break free from the “normal” everyday mind-set so I can visualize and explore a greater range of stimulating ideas, storylines and visual impacts for my story telling.
I have been working on animated adverts for dog walking and job board businesses, though my main focus, since leaving university, is in creating a story about Blackpool’s first superhero. A story about a young teenage boy with the ability to run as fast as the speed of light called ‘Dasher’.
My story
A Talented Animator, and story teller
As a child, and like many children, I was fascinated by the world of cartoons, especially superheroes. I would just let my imagination run riot, develop and draw many different superhero characters, sidekicks and their nemeses; as well as the worlds in which they inhabited.
This passion grew within me, especially as I progressed through Art and Design courses at Preston's College. It was then by accident, during an open day visit to UCLan, I saw the opportunity to not only study Animation, but with it, the chance to bring my ideas and superhero characters to life.
Even with autism, the University supported me in my studies and after 3 years, I graduated in 2020 with a First Class Honors Degree in Animation from UCLan.
I am now having the time of my life using my skills in animation and producing comic book stories about my Superhero – ‘Dasher’.
I hope to inspire other people who have dreams about what they would like to achieve in the wonderful world of ‘art’ and ‘imagination’ - I am proof that this is possible. With lots of hard work, support and belief in yourself – there are no limits!
The way I work
As with all of us, it takes time to generate stories. However, this early phase and time taken is important to enable us to build those characters, plot lines and worlds they live in.
In developing these early stages, our brains are a very important tool in our armory of imagination. For me, allowing my brain to brake free and wander helps me to create the possible from the impossible.
So for all you budding artists, animators and comic book writers, take time in letting your mind wander to explore the impossible to create your possible.
My advice to anyone out there
If anyone out there is looking to be an animator or a comic book writer, always remember that your art is unique and special to you.
As I work on my comics or animations, I do worry about how the viewer would judge the story based on my art style. I soon realized we are all different with different art styles; so we should embrace these differences and the unique interpretations that they can bring.
So remember, your art style is unique and important to you, so embrace but don't take any judgements made personally. Just let your imagination, your creativity and your skills present your stories within your unique and personal style.