What is Fangtooth Animation?
I'm Christie Hicks. I'm a Colorado-based animator, specializing in character animation. I am currently a college student and working on honing my animation skills. If you would like to contact me, you can email fangtoothanimation@gmail.com.
About Christie Hicks
Drawing and storytelling have always been and always will be fundamental to who I am and the things I do. I have chosen animation as a career path because I want to share stories with the world visually.
Education
2023-2024
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
This is where I spent my Freshman year as I pursued a Studio Arts Degree with an emphasis in animation. While this was a great starting point, eventually I felt like it was time to transfer.
Fall 2024
J.F. Oberlin University
Machida, Japan
I studied abroad for a semester at J.F. Oberlin University and had the opportunity to expand my horizons and learn about Japanese language, culture, and art.
2025-Present
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
I am currently attending a community college pursuing and associates in Animation. My expected graduation date is May 2026. Aims has given me the opportunity to get fully invested in animation and learn Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.