Who am I?

Hi! I’m Adam Ciesielski (known as ARC online).

I am a Chicago-based 2D/3D animator and storyboard artist graduating with a BFA in Animation from DePaul University in 2026. My work is driven by an intense fascination with motion, character, and visual storytelling – bringing static ideas to life through frame-by-frame animation, dynamic motion graphics, and narrative pre-production.

Whether directing my retro-gaming-inspired 7-minute capstone film, animating commercial motion graphics for local businesses, or executing 100+ freelance character commissions, I thrive at the intersection of creative design and technical execution.

Core Toolkit: Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, TVPaint, Adobe CC (After Effects, Photoshop, Animate), Autodesk Maya, Cinema4D, Blender, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and FL Studio.

Always open to studio pipelines, freelance collaborations, and new creative challenges—let’s make something move!