Today we’re excited to be connecting with Derrell Ealim again. If you haven’t already, we suggest you check out our prior conversation with them here.

Derrell , thanks for joining us again. Just to level set a bit for folks who may have missed our last interview together, can you briefly introduce yourself?
My name is Derrell I go by Sketch I’m a freelance artist graphic designer and animator. My brand is Sketchnificent animation LLC . I specialize in helping other creators/ companies stand out from the crowd with logo and merchandising design as well original story animation. Currently right now I’ll be attending some art related events also I have a project I’m currently working on Amberly Lane.

Great, so let’s jump into an update on what you have been up to since we last spoke. What can you share with us?
My current project I’m working on is called Amberly Lane it’s something I’m very excited and passionate about. I been really focused and exploring new ideas and ways to express myself one of which has been film and television.

Alright, so let’s do something a bit more fast-paced and lighthearted. We call this our lightning round and we’ll ask you a few quick questions.

Favorite Movie: The Fifth Element

Favorite Book: The Goosebumps book series “How to kill a Monster”

Favorite TV Show: Ninja Scroll

Favorite Band or Artist: Michael Jackson

Sweet or Savory: Sweet

Mountains or Beach: Mountains

Favorite Sport (to watch): Basketball

Favorite Sport (to play): Football

Did you play sports growing up (if so which ones): Not really I was always the kid who sat on the corner drawing.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: I’ve always had a big imagination but my main thing I wanted to be an artist

French Fries or Onion Rings: French fries

Chuck Rhodes or Bobby Axelrod: Chuck Rhodes

Favorite Cartoon growing up: Digimon

Favorite Childhood movie: Small Soldiers

Favorite Breakfast Food: Pancakes

What are you most excited about in the coming year?
I’m currently right now working on a short film and a video game I really want to push myself creative wise and see where I go and can’t wait to share it with the world.

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