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About Me
Hi,
I am a freelance cartoonist and Flash animator. I began working as a cartoonist in 1996, drawing spot gags, comic strips and illustrations for newspapers and magazines as well as several series of greetings cards. I currently draw a weekly topical joke in London's Jewish News.
In 2000 I began creating animations, both for clients and for my own projects. My work appeared on the Paramount Comedy TV channel and before long Techno Designs IP in Holland – one of only a handful of companies licensed by Microsoft to create Flash animated content for Messenger (winks, DDPs, emoticons) asked me to design content for them. I created over 150 animations for them which are being sold and distributed in around 20 countries.
In 2006, I also began designing Flash animated eCards. As well as animating these, I have often scripted them, created and performed musical backing and in many cases provided the character voices and narration. I regularly create new cards for sites both in the UK and abroad, as well as hosting a large selection on my own website.
Recently I have been working on longer animations, including pilot TV shows and product explanatory videos. These have been voiced by the likes of Dave Benson Phillips, Rolf Harris and Mark Steele. I have also created many bespoke smileys, including those on the PPH forum.
As well as working freelance, I teach courses in Cartooning and Flash Character Animation at The Institute in London.
I am happy to discuss any project and aim to offer clients a professional yet personal service. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your ideas.
Areas covered: cartooning, Flash animation.
Industry type: Media
Employees at your company: 1
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Job Reviews on PPH
by Sophie C on 11 Oct 2011
Paul worked on a set of Smileys for the PPH forum. He delivered them on time, had a great understanding of the task in hand and produced really great quality work! Will definitely use Paul for any animation jobs going forwards.
by Sasha P on 11 May 2011
Hi Paul, I am very impressed by the way your work. It is always a pleasure to work with a professional. I really enjoyed your visuals. There is a minor spelling mistake in the text though. I think it might even be my fault. I hope you can fix it: instead of "isterninge" it has to be "isterninger" with an "r" at the end. It is the text that appears first to the viewer. Regarding the music, I actually prefer the first tune. Lets keep it, it is very mellow. Thanks! Sasha
Work Experience
I have spent the last 16 years as a self-employed cartoonist and Flash animator. Clients have included The Sun Newspaper, TRA Magazine, Insight Magazine, London Tonight, The Jewish News, The Business Group Magazine, Who Cares Magazine, Garden House Lotteries, Jonny Javelin Cards, Pet Pics UK, Black Cat Promotions, Music & Audio Distribution Ltd, CHAIM, Apex Paper, MAD Cosmetics, SmartChartz Republic Ltd, PC Basics, Jokat Audio Books, Rochdale Council, Pinnacle Insurance Plc, National Childrens’ Homes, Norwood Ravenswood, Spectrum Radio, DNF Productions, Seven Productions, Homewin Ltd, P H Teeshirts, Cater Allen Bank, Griffin Park Learning Zone, Lifecoach.net, Moonstar, Vee Design, IMS Communications, United Press, Michele Quastel, Sabra, Infusion, Online Emoticons BV, 123kort.dk, wishawish.com, Seenandsafe.com, Liberal Judaism, MRR TV, RRRants TV, People Per Hour, plus countless other individuals and organisations.
Sep 2000 to Present
Cartooning/Flash Animation Teacher at The Institute
The Institute is an adult education college in London. Courses I have taught include "Try Cartooning", "Cartooning for Fun or Profit", "Try Flash Animation" and "Flash Character Animation". I have also run short Cartooning courses for children during school holidays.
Education
In 1996 I completed a Diploma in Freelance Cartooning course with The Morris College of Journalism and was awarded a Distinction.
