Hello! I am Owen Yanik, a designer and animator with a focus on 3D animated short films, working primarily in Blender and Maya. I am passionate about the intersection of art, storytelling, and technology and how they can come together to create engaging and visually compelling digital experiences.

To me, cartoons have always been more than just entertainment. They are a source of comfort, joy, and connection and have inspired me to pursue animation as a way to tell stories that speak to people, bring them together, and bring them happiness like my favorite cartoons have done for me. I hope to be a part of the process to create shows and movies like the ones I love. 

My senior Capstone project is a 3D animated short film that tells the story of a little girl learning important life lessons through going fishing with her grandfather for the first time. The film is rooted in my own experiences, and is a way for me to reflect on and share a story that I hope others can connect with.