Hello!
I’m Iván Casal, also known as Happy Motion, a 2D Animator and Motion Graphics Artist from Guayaquil, Ecuador.
I’m Iván Casal, also known as Happy Motion, a 2D Animator and Motion Graphics Artist from Guayaquil, Ecuador.
I specialize in character animation and expressive motion, always exploring new ways to bring both characters and inanimate objects to life. Personal projects are a key part of my workflow, helping me stay curious and constantly evolving as an animator.
I’ve been working as a freelance animator since 2014, collaborating with clients worldwide such as Pepsi, UN, UNHCR, 7UP, Pink, and others.
In 2021, I began sharing After Effects tips on social media, which has since evolved into in-depth tutorials, assets, templates, and educational content. Today, this content lives mainly on my Patreon, launched in December 2024, where I focus on helping animators improve their skills with practical, production-ready tools.
I’m also a former Crehana instructor, where I taught animation courses to more than 109,000 students.