Ned Wenlock is an Illustrator, Designer and Animator living and working in Paekakariki, New Zealand.

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Illustration

Bold and colourful with a sense of spontaneity. Neds images, hand sketched to begin with, take on a fresh appeal with his analogue use of digital tools. No curves or textures, just the simple, direct application of lines and shapes. A modern aesthetic, filled with character and charm.

Animation

Combining 2D animation with lighting and motion graphic techniques, Ned’s animations exist in their own highly designed universe. Self taught, each animation is a chance for Ned to explore new graphic ways of telling stories.
His short films and music videos have won awards and screened at festivals around the world.

About

Ned studied Illustration and Graphic Design at the Christchurch School of Art and Design in the 90’s. He went on to work as a designer for the next ten years in New Zealand and London until pivoting to Animation. Since then he has worked on commercials, music videos, museum pieces, and television shows either as designer or animation director.
In his spare time Ned draws comics and paints. His graphic novel, Tsunami, won best first book at the NZ book awards for children and young adults in 2024.