Nikolaev J.
2D and 3D animation, Character design
Washington D.C
- My ongoing graphic novel "Nuclear Flesh" is on WEBTOON
- I love cartoon characters so much that my grey cat's name is Tomas
- I have more than 10 original characters
I am a recent graduate from CUA, gaining my Bachelor of Digital Art and Animation degree as well as a minor in Media studies. My gaming-driven work combines studio‑grade craft with real‑world delivery. Mentored by Jonathan Monaghan and inspired by such timeless pieces as “Fallout”, “Outlast”, and “Mouthwashing” I created original 3D motion work using Blender, Maya, 3ds Max and Mudbox. My artwork is developed through professional workflows, critique cycles, and exhibition‑ready standards that inspire me to push the quality of renders with each time. Beyond the studio and producing my first cartoon, I have collaborated on a mixed media animation with fellow students at FAMO, oscar nominated Film school, leading to a one of a kind piece
Courses Taught
Hibernation Station: A Winter Workshop
STEM-Based workshop with crafts and take home activities
Mini Biome Builders
Explore & create mini biomes while learning about planet Earth!
Fashion Forward!
Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
A Harry Potter Halloween
It's Halloween, Hogwarts style! Potions, Spells, and more!
Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.
Spy Kids
Crack codes, dust prints, and solve mysteries in this spy adventure!
Digital Illustration Lab
Learn to draw anything with digital tools and your imagination!
Experimental Animation
Explore flipbooks, cutouts, and pixilation while bringing imaginative stories to life.
Graphic Novel Studio
Write, design, and illustrate your own graphic novel inspired by comics and manga.
Minecraft Mania
Design heroes, worlds, and stories through Minecraft, Tinkercad, and writing.
GameCraft: Create Your Own Video Game!
Who loves Video games! Don't just play, make your own computer game!
Craft Lab: Gift Making!
Create heartfelt gifts for a loved one!
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Digital Animation Lab
Bring stories to life through digital drawing and animation!
Dino Dig: Exploration into Excavation
Study paleontology, uncover the past, and excavate a surprise!
Mythology Club
Let’s dive into ancient myths and discover our shared humanity!
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
Crack the Case: A Forensic STEM Workshop
Solve forensic challenges in a hands-on “whodunnit” mystery game.
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Mommy & Me: Arts & Crafts
Creative crafts, messy fun, and sweet caregiver-child bonding!
Origami
Fold animals, flowers, and shapes while building focus and creativity.
Fiabe & Fantasia
Discover Italian tales through crafts, songs, and storytelling fun!
Little Green Thumbs: Paint and Plant
Celebrate Spring by painting and playing in your own flower pot!
Mother's Day Maker's Lab
Create homemade Mother's Day cards and keychains.
Growing Gardeners
Plant, grow, and harvest while exploring the wonders of nature and gardening.
Handbuilding (Pottery)
Learn the basics of Hand building and mold Earth into art!
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Self Portrait with Watercolors
A fun and creative self-portrait watercolor class!
Podcast Pioneers
Record, edit, and launch your own podcast while mastering storytelling skills!
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Textile and Jewelry
Create handmade jewelry and textiles while exploring color, texture, and design!
Pottery
Pinch, roll, coil, or flatten to make functional or sculptural pieces.
Under the Big Top: A Circus Workshop
Imagination ignites as we plan and perform a circus show!
Computer Animation
Design and animate digital characters while learning the art of computer animation.
Community Mural Project
This project will leave a lasting legacy in your community!
Stop Motion Animation
Craft, create, and animate- bring stories to life with stop motion!
Watercolor and Mindfulness
Discover mindfulness through watercolor painting and creativity
Forest School
Explore the outdoors through play, discovery, and hands-on nature-based learning.
Craft Lab: Father's Day
Craft your way to an epic Father's Day!
Fun with Flowers: STEM Dissection Lab
Dissect a flower to learn about pollination and photosynthesis!
Animation Creation: Animated Short Films
Create your own animated short films with multiple techniques.
Fashion Embroidery
Upcycle clothing with hand-embroidery, beads, and sequins to create wearable art.
Sketchbook Journey
Turn an ordinary sketchbook into an extraordinary piece of art!
Ho-Ho-Holiday Spirit
A fun program of seasonal holiday crafts — right at your own doorstep!
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Let's Make....COMICS!
Learn about comic creation, character design, and world building!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
Holiday Camp
Keep kids engaged on school break days with fun, full-day enrichment activities.
Story Book Illustration Lab
Bring stories to life with your own illustrated picture book art!
Spy Kids: A STEM Workshop
Join us for this workshop: where science and espionage collide!
Painting with Watercolors
A beginner's basic watercolor painting class.
Colliding Colors: STEAM and Stories
Science meets storytelling!
Harry Potter & The Magic of STEM
Magic and science come alive as we explore the world of Harry Potter.
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
Halloween Boo Bash!
A Halloween Bash for little witches, ghouls, and goblins!
3D Games: Unleash Immersive Experiences!
Create and code your own 3D games while exploring digital design tools.
Bring “The Lorax” to Life!
Celebrate “Read Across America Day” in a Lorax-themed puppet workshop!
Relief Print making
Carve, roll, and press your way to bold and beautiful handmade prints!
Painting Portraits
Explore color, light, and technique while creating a portrait on canvas.
Paper Collage
Create layered works of art while learning color, perspective, and storytelling.
Master Detectives
Solve clues and crack codes in this fun, team-based mystery class.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
Sculpt & Create: A 3D Art Journey
Unleash your creativity in sculpting with fun, hands-on 3D projects!
Making Jewelry, So Much More than Bling!
Making jewelry is about so much more than bling!
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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