About me

Anaïs is a passionate stop motion model maker with a keen eye for detail and a deep love for the magic that is handcrafted storytelling. From art direction and character design to concept development, she creatively oversees the entire process, ensuring every visual element works in harmony whilst also being capable of functioning for purpose.

 

Her expertise spans designing and building puppets from initial designs to planning, she ensures that every character is both visually striking and fully functional for performance. Skilled in sculpting, Mold-making, casting, painting, felting, creating patterns, sewing and lots and lots of gluing! She meticulously crafts each puppet and their world, assembling intricate sets and animatable props.

 

Anaïs thrives in collaborative environments, working closely with animators, designers, and directors to bring creative visions to life. With a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques, Anaïs adapts her approach to fit the project's time, budget, and creative visions and is dedicated to making stop-motion worlds feel tangible, lived-in, and bursting with life, down to the tiniest stitch.