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My work exists at the intersection of the absurd and the everyday, where skeletons wear sneakers, mummies ride skateboards, and strange characters wander through worlds that feel both familiar and uncanny. I use humor, bold color, and visual storytelling to explore themes of identity, mortality, and the surreal rituals of modern life.

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Coming from a background in animation, I approach every piece with a sense of motion and narrative. Whether I’m working in traditional painting, digital illustration, or motion graphics, I’m always thinking in frames—how a character moves, what they want, and what story lives inside their posture or expression.

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I’m drawn to the language of cartoons and mythology—symbols that feel both ancient and immediate. The skeleton is a recurring figure in my work, not as a symbol of death, but as a universal form: something we all share beneath the surface. Through these characters, I try to create moments that are both strange and sincere, comedic and contemplative.

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Ultimately, I’m interested in making work that invites people in—art that entertains, disrupts, and leaves a mark. I want my images to feel like scenes from a story you almost remember, or a dream you’re not sure was yours.

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Animation Reel 2024

Adam Hoffsette Animation Reel

Adam Hoffsette Animation Reel

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Adam Hoffsette Game Reel

Adam Hoffsette Game Reel

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Adam Hoffsette Motion Graphics Reel

Adam Hoffsette Motion Graphics Reel

Resume

Education

- Hollywood Animation Academy, 2022-2024

- Kansas City Art Institute - BFA in Animation, 2014-2018

 

Skills

- Maya: 3D Character Animation

- Storyboard Pro

- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Audition

 

Professional Experience

 

Motion Graphics and Graphic Design

TicketSmarter, Inc (2020-2022)

- Developed motion graphics and graphic design elements for various projects.

  

Motion Graphics and Video Editor

29 Pixel Studios LLC (2018-2020)

- Created animated content and edited videos for clients across diverse industries.

  

Animation Internship with Christiane Cegavske (2017)

Stop Motion Set Construction and Effects Animation

- Gained hands-on experience in stop motion set construction and effects animation.

 

Operations Manager

Michaels Arts and Crafts (2013-2016)

- Managed day-to-day operations, including inventory control and customer service.

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©2024 by Adam Hoffsette

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