
Biography
Kelvin Shani is an illustrator and animator based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the Creative Director of SirNare Animation Studios, a team of storytellers and communication experts hellbent on influencing the world for the good through bringing revolutionary ideas to life. SirNare works with visionaries from all walks of life including intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), commercial enterprises- large and small, and the public sector.
In his spare time, he pursues photography with a bias on capturing light and its play on landscapes. Kelvin also loves watching movies, listening to music as well as exploring new spaces. He lives to inspire the world through words and pictures and by contributing a positive and authentic African experience to the universal library.
Skills
Roles
- Mastery
- Mastery
- Advanced
- Advanced
- Advanced
- Intermediate
Work Experience
2015 – Present day
Creative Director/ Founder
SirNare Animation Studios Limited (Nairobi, Kenya)
Developing creative communication solutions for corporates, non profit organisations and institutions with a focus on illustration, animation and design.
2010 – 2015
Creative director/ Founding Patner
Absolute Media Pictures (Nairobi, Kenya)
I helped develop the animation and computer graphics department of the company. This involved creating character animations both 2D and 3D, Compositing and Motion graphics for advertisiments.
2009 – 2010
Character Animator
Tinga Tinga Animation Studio (Nairobi, Kenya)
Develop captivating character animation. Report to an animation supervisor and collaborate with animation team to produce 10mins of animation per month.
2008 – 2009
Graphic Designer
Go Creations (Nairobi, Kenya)
Junior graphic designer. I was under tutilage by a senior graphic designer and provided support in designing layouts for fliers, newsletters, website layouts and illustrations for publications.
2007 – 2008
Fashion Illustrator
Mcensal Fashion House (Nairobi, Kenya)
My duties involved creating mockup illustrations based on materials and styles provided by the head designer. I would then draw images by hand of models wearing the clothes.
Education
2007 – 2007
Certificate in 3D Multimedia design
Shang Tao Media College
3d Multimedia design
My courses included:
1. Graphic design
2. Motion graphics
3. 3D modelling and animation
4. Multimedia design
