character design

The Power of SFX: Why Sound Effects Matter in Film and Animation
Posted 18 September 2025

The Power of SFX: Why Sound Effects Matter in Film and Animation

When we think about our favorite movies or animated shows, we often remember the stunning visuals or the emotional performances. But there’s another element that deeply shapes our experience — sound effects, or SFX. Whether it’s the creak of a door, the whoosh of a flying superhero, or...

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How to Start Drawing: A Beginner’s Guide to Lines and Shapes
Posted 15 September 2025

How to Start Drawing: A Beginner’s Guide to Lines and Shapes

Drawing can feel intimidating at first, but the truth is, every masterpiece begins with simple lines and shapes. Whether you’re sketching a cartoon character or designing a detailed portrait, all great artwork is built from the basics. For beginners, learning to control your...

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Interview with @kinya_grace
Posted 9 July 2025

Interview with @kinya_grace

We talk to Grace Kinya our in-house writer about career, life, and her goals 1. When did you start writing? I would say I grew up with a lot of art and drama around me. My earliest script was for a church play when I was about 17. I enjoyed reading and writing....

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Interview with Dylan: Illustrator at Tsunami
Posted 24 March 2025

Interview with Dylan: Illustrator at Tsunami

We talk to Dylan Agar, an illustrator at The Tsunami Studio, about his creative process, artistic inspirations, and the projects that have shaped his career. We talk to Dylan Agar, an illustrator at The Tsunami Studio, about his creative process, artistic inspirations, and...

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Posted 6 February 2025

Riding the Wave: Tsunami Studio’s 2024 Year in Review

2024 HIGHLIGHTS We are extremely pleased to be in 2025, but we can’t help but look back at the awesome year 2024: We won gold! Harto Muhato, the founder and creative director of Tsunami Studio, has been awarded KE Online’s Person of the Year Award in Media and Entertainment. This...

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Posted 23 November 2023 | animation, anime, kenya, nairobi, production, studio, tsunami

Trailer from 5 years ago SENAI – Journey to elusive freedom

Check out this trailer from 5 years ago SENAI – Journey to elusive freedom

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Posted 9 November 2023 | animation, dylan, kenya, nairobi, speed art, tsunami, venom

Khaligraph Jones as VENOM art by @dylan_is_who_i_be

@thetsunamistudio Khaligraph Jones as VENOM 🙌🏽🔥 Definitely the OG #thetsunamistudio #IllustrationMonday #digitalart #arttutorial #illustrator #art #movie #tiktok #tiktokkenya ♬ Venom – Music From The Motion Picture – Eminem

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Tip of the week #21 @dylan_is_who_i_be
Posted 19 October 2023 | art, comic, illustration, kenya, nairobi, tipoftheweek, tips, tsunami, tsunami studio

Tip of the week #21 @dylan_is_who_i_be

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Amazing motorbike helmet Art
Posted 7 September 2023 | art, illustration, kenya, nairobi

Amazing motorbike helmet Art

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TIP OF THE WEEK #18 with @dylan_is_who_i_be
Posted 5 September 2023 | art, drawing, illustrator, kenya, nairobi, sketch, sketching

TIP OF THE WEEK #18 with @dylan_is_who_i_be

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