Discover the Vibrant World of Emily the Artist

Emily Leeds

2D & 3D Animator, Digital Illustrator, Artist & Graphic Designer

I’m Emily Leeds — a 2D and 3D animator, Pratt Institute Class of 2026. I work the full pipeline, from storyboards and design through modeling, animation, lighting, and comp, with a soft spot for character-driven storytelling and slightly off-kilter worlds.

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What I do

Animation, illustration, and end-to-end pipeline work

I’m a 2D & 3D animator and a 2026 Pratt Institute graduate — I entered on a Presidential Merit Scholarship and graduated with the Pratt Circle award for top academic honors. My short film Easy Bake Husband won an Audience Choice Award and is now featured on IMDb.

“One of the most creative and talented students I have ever instructed in more than 20 years of teaching.”
— Stacey A. Kaelin, MFA · Adjunct Professor, Pratt Institute

Most recently I created an original animated segment for a Circuit Arts of Martha’s Vineyard documentary — design through final render, with full creative freedom. Recent festival shorts include Easy Bake Husband (Lift-Off Global Network Audience Choice; selections at North Edinburgh and Otis College) and Woodsy and the Sleep-Walking Cure (Lift-Off Global Network, Otis College).

I move comfortably across 2D animation, 3D animation, and digital still art, with a toolkit that mixes studio-pipeline software (Maya, Nuke, Substance Painter, Toon Boom) with artist-favorites (ZBrush, Procreate). I also teach — see art education.

HOW I WORK

From brief to delivery

Whether it’s a short, a commission, or a still piece, I work collaboratively and keep your vision at the center.

Consultation

I start by learning about your project, audience, and references. That conversation shapes everything that follows.

Creation

I move into design, animation, and finishing — Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Toon Boom, Procreate, or whatever the piece calls for. Function and artistic flair, in balance.

Review & Feedback

I share work in progress and refine based on your input. Every project is a collaboration, and your eye sharpens the result.

Delivery

Final assets are packaged in ready-to-use formats — for film, web, social, print, or whatever your endpoint is.

Follow Along

Stay Inspired. Stay Connected.

Process posts, work-in-progress, and the occasional finished thing. The full studio portfolio lives on ArtStation; reels and animation tests on YouTube. If you’re considering me for a project, role, or commission, get in touch.

From the Studio

Ideas, Inspiration &Industry Insights

Process notes, making-of pieces, and reflections from the work.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

A few of the questions I hear most often.

What kind of work do you take on?

Animation (2D and 3D), illustration, storyboards, character design, and digital still art. I take on commissions, freelance and contract work, and indie or small-team projects. End-to-end ownership is where I’m most at home, but I also slot into existing pipelines.

Are you available for studio roles?

Yes — I’m open to full-time studio positions and willing to relocate. The fastest way to reach me is the contact page; my full studio-facing portfolio lives on ArtStation.

Do you work remotely?

Yes. My recent work for Circuit Arts of Martha’s Vineyard was produced remotely from start to finish, and I’m set up to collaborate that way — file delivery, review rounds, and version control all included.

How does a commission usually work?

It starts with a short conversation about scope, references, audience, and timeline. From there I send a quote and rough schedule, share work-in-progress for review, and deliver final assets in the formats your project needs. Timelines depend on scope — a single illustration is days, an animated short is months.

Do you teach?

Yes. I’ve taught children’s classes and led workshops, and I run art education and training sessions for individuals and groups. Reach out via the contact page if you’d like to discuss a class, workshop, or event.

My Gallery

Character-driven worlds, end-to-end.

A walk through recent and ongoing work — storyboards, 2D character design, 3D sculpture, and finished illustration. Each piece is one step in a longer practice across the full pipeline. The studio-facing portfolio also lives on ArtStation.

Let’s Create Something Together

I love hearing from clients, collaborators, and other artists — whether you’re considering a commission, want to discuss a project, or just have a question. The fastest way to reach me is the contact page.