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Erin Reall
Animation BA Hons

Norwich University of the Arts

Graduates: 2026

Specialisms: Animation / Illustration / Printmaking

My location: Norwich, United Kingdom

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Norwich University of the Arts

Erin Reall

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First Name: Erin

Last Name: Reall

University / College: Norwich University of the Arts

Course / Program: Animation BA Hons

Graduates: 2026

Specialisms: Animation / Illustration / Printmaking

My Location: Norwich, United Kingdom

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About

I’m an illustrator and animator who has graduated from Norwich University of the Arts 2026 with a BA (Hons) Animation First Class Degree. My creative practice focuses on the pre-production roles of animation with strong knowledge of the production and post-production roles in the animation pipeline through experience. I love experimenting with characters, colours and storytelling through illustrative composition and written work. When I’m not animating or illustrating, I enjoy experimenting with mixed media art such as zines, sculpture, crochet, and creative writing.

Pearl and Pomegranate

My graduate animated short film ‘Pearl and Pomegranate’ follows the journey of a young woman on a quest to retrieve Neptune’s lost oyster shell in an ancient mythical world. Ancient Greek and Roman history and myths of heroes, gods, and monsters inspired me alongside museums and my travels to the Pompeii and Herculaneum archaeological sites in Italy. I researched Greek tragedies such as ‘Prometheus Bound’ and ‘Agamemnon’ when writing the script. I highlight the ocean throughout the project, motivated from my love for the local Norfolk coastline. As I am passionate about working in illustration, I focussed on background design with an aim for every still frame to look like a finished illustration. I used repurposed textiles and hand-made the cordage using yarn and Dahlia leaves to incorporate sustainable practices within the project. I incorporated linocut, intaglio drypoint and cyanotype printmaking into the animation. I collaborated with student voice actors to bring my characters to life. Through combining physical and digital animation, I pushed my creative practice further and demonstrated the need for the physicality of my artwork.