Michael Connolly Animation
@mconnollyanim.bsky.social
I’m a 3D animator who graduated from MTSU and loves sci-fi, fantasy, and playing D&D.
He/Him
http://michaelconnollyanimation.com
He/Him
http://michaelconnollyanimation.com
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Good morning #PortfolioDay !!!
My name is Michael and I'm a 3D Animator looking to break into the animation/game industry.
🌐 MichaelConnollyAnimation.com
✉️ MichaelConnollyAnimation@gmail.com
#3DAnimation #Animation
My name is Michael and I'm a 3D Animator looking to break into the animation/game industry.
🌐 MichaelConnollyAnimation.com
✉️ MichaelConnollyAnimation@gmail.com
#3DAnimation #Animation
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I animated a lot of Twig, the bird/dragon/dog companion on Keeper. Most of the game she doesn't use her front 2 arms, but I tried using them to do some traversal here in a rig test. @doublefine.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I animated a lot of Twig, the bird/dragon/dog companion on Keeper. Most of the game she doesn't use her front 2 arms, but I tried using them to do some traversal here in a rig test. @doublefine.com
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iAnimate Games Workshop 2
My final assignment was a 5 week takedown. It was great to feel like a student again! 😄
My final assignment was a 5 week takedown. It was great to feel like a student again! 😄
December 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
iAnimate Games Workshop 2
My final assignment was a 5 week takedown. It was great to feel like a student again! 😄
My final assignment was a 5 week takedown. It was great to feel like a student again! 😄
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Hi! I'm Nina, I'm a 3D Artist from Austria 🇦🇹 and I am ✨open to new remote opportunities✨
I have ~4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art for games.
Feel free to reach out or share!
📧 nina.kunze30@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
#artjob #opentowork
I have ~4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art for games.
Feel free to reach out or share!
📧 nina.kunze30@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
#artjob #opentowork
January 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hi! I'm Nina, I'm a 3D Artist from Austria 🇦🇹 and I am ✨open to new remote opportunities✨
I have ~4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art for games.
Feel free to reach out or share!
📧 nina.kunze30@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
#artjob #opentowork
I have ~4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art for games.
Feel free to reach out or share!
📧 nina.kunze30@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
#artjob #opentowork
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More blocky blocky #animation #gamedev
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
More blocky blocky #animation #gamedev
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#nodevember2025 Days 18-19 Rocket Tool
Really really proud of how this came out, even tho I spent way too long trying and failing to get IK working in geonodes 😅
Will be up on gumroad soon!
#b3d #bnpr #blender3d #nodevember #geometrynodes
Really really proud of how this came out, even tho I spent way too long trying and failing to get IK working in geonodes 😅
Will be up on gumroad soon!
#b3d #bnpr #blender3d #nodevember #geometrynodes
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
#nodevember2025 Days 18-19 Rocket Tool
Really really proud of how this came out, even tho I spent way too long trying and failing to get IK working in geonodes 😅
Will be up on gumroad soon!
#b3d #bnpr #blender3d #nodevember #geometrynodes
Really really proud of how this came out, even tho I spent way too long trying and failing to get IK working in geonodes 😅
Will be up on gumroad soon!
#b3d #bnpr #blender3d #nodevember #geometrynodes
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The artistic process
Comic Commission for Dali
Comic Commission for Dali
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The artistic process
Comic Commission for Dali
Comic Commission for Dali
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I'm happy to announce that I've finished my capstone project for my MFA!
If you're interested in seeing more, check out my ArtStation post! ✨
artstation.com/artwork/rlr85J
#gameart #UnrealEngine #EnvironmentArt #StylizedArt #3DArt
If you're interested in seeing more, check out my ArtStation post! ✨
artstation.com/artwork/rlr85J
#gameart #UnrealEngine #EnvironmentArt #StylizedArt #3DArt
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I'm happy to announce that I've finished my capstone project for my MFA!
If you're interested in seeing more, check out my ArtStation post! ✨
artstation.com/artwork/rlr85J
#gameart #UnrealEngine #EnvironmentArt #StylizedArt #3DArt
If you're interested in seeing more, check out my ArtStation post! ✨
artstation.com/artwork/rlr85J
#gameart #UnrealEngine #EnvironmentArt #StylizedArt #3DArt
I need blizzard to release the music from the vendetta hero trailer cause it is SO good. 😍
November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I need blizzard to release the music from the vendetta hero trailer cause it is SO good. 😍
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#Blender #FrankenFran Veronica Madaraki animation test + model release
November 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#Blender #FrankenFran Veronica Madaraki animation test + model release
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I know it's past spooky season. But this example by CGCookie on material sphere painting is a great example of how to improve at rendering for #handpainted #gameart texture painting.
cgcookie.com
cgcookie.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I know it's past spooky season. But this example by CGCookie on material sphere painting is a great example of how to improve at rendering for #handpainted #gameart texture painting.
cgcookie.com
cgcookie.com
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Reposted by Michael Connolly Animation
Old post featuring some of my animations from my time on Kingdom Force. It's a shame that this show didn't take off and pretty much died on day one. Envie was one of the inspirations when I was making Grizelda and another show called Cybersix (Her name was also Grizelda)
#animation #KingdomForce
#animation #KingdomForce
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Old post featuring some of my animations from my time on Kingdom Force. It's a shame that this show didn't take off and pretty much died on day one. Envie was one of the inspirations when I was making Grizelda and another show called Cybersix (Her name was also Grizelda)
#animation #KingdomForce
#animation #KingdomForce
Decided to take the day off and not work on anything...
It felt weird not working on something.
It felt weird not working on something.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Decided to take the day off and not work on anything...
It felt weird not working on something.
It felt weird not working on something.
Welp. Its been a week since I got back from @lightboxexpo.com and I can definitely say it was absolutely AMAZING. I had SO much fun and I cant wait to go back. I somehow manged to get into every panel I wanted to and I LOVED them, especially the ones by @SamKestin.bsky.social and
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Welp. Its been a week since I got back from @lightboxexpo.com and I can definitely say it was absolutely AMAZING. I had SO much fun and I cant wait to go back. I somehow manged to get into every panel I wanted to and I LOVED them, especially the ones by @SamKestin.bsky.social and
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Lioness Gaits study I did last week. Always open for feedbacks! 😁
Lion Rig by: Truong CG Artist
Lion Rig by: Truong CG Artist
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Lioness Gaits study I did last week. Always open for feedbacks! 😁
Lion Rig by: Truong CG Artist
Lion Rig by: Truong CG Artist
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you gotta draw or the bad people will win
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
you gotta draw or the bad people will win
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Showreel time!
I'm Pojo, I do art direction, lookdev and VFX for #bnpr animation
Open for comissions, freelance work, mentorship and consulting!
#b3d #blender3d
(check it on youtube for better quality youtu.be/JD67AFo7IVc )
I'm Pojo, I do art direction, lookdev and VFX for #bnpr animation
Open for comissions, freelance work, mentorship and consulting!
#b3d #blender3d
(check it on youtube for better quality youtu.be/JD67AFo7IVc )
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Showreel time!
I'm Pojo, I do art direction, lookdev and VFX for #bnpr animation
Open for comissions, freelance work, mentorship and consulting!
#b3d #blender3d
(check it on youtube for better quality youtu.be/JD67AFo7IVc )
I'm Pojo, I do art direction, lookdev and VFX for #bnpr animation
Open for comissions, freelance work, mentorship and consulting!
#b3d #blender3d
(check it on youtube for better quality youtu.be/JD67AFo7IVc )
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Made this quick run cycle for Junker. The one I had previously used wasn't quite right, so I'll make some derivatives from this and see how it all feels in game. Bit sick of doing loco for now so may do an idle fidget or something next 😆
#animator #gamedev #animation
#animator #gamedev #animation
November 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Made this quick run cycle for Junker. The one I had previously used wasn't quite right, so I'll make some derivatives from this and see how it all feels in game. Bit sick of doing loco for now so may do an idle fidget or something next 😆
#animator #gamedev #animation
#animator #gamedev #animation
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🦇🦇🦇🩸Spooky season🩸🦇🦇🦇
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🦇🦇🦇🩸Spooky season🩸🦇🦇🦇
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Hey artists
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hey artists
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
It's almost here!!! @lightboxexpo.com is this weekend and I can not WAIT. It's my first time going and I'm so excited to meet everyone out there. 💙
#LightboxExpo #Lbx2025 #3DAnimation #Animator
#LightboxExpo #Lbx2025 #3DAnimation #Animator
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's almost here!!! @lightboxexpo.com is this weekend and I can not WAIT. It's my first time going and I'm so excited to meet everyone out there. 💙
#LightboxExpo #Lbx2025 #3DAnimation #Animator
#LightboxExpo #Lbx2025 #3DAnimation #Animator
Welp. She's gonna be done before Lightbox! Thank God cause I've been SO stressed trying to get this done. I'm really happy with where it's at. Still got a few things to work out, but once that's done, we're off to render it.
#Animation #3DAnimator #Maya #WIP
#Animation #3DAnimator #Maya #WIP
October 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Welp. She's gonna be done before Lightbox! Thank God cause I've been SO stressed trying to get this done. I'm really happy with where it's at. Still got a few things to work out, but once that's done, we're off to render it.
#Animation #3DAnimator #Maya #WIP
#Animation #3DAnimator #Maya #WIP