Dan Kelby

Dan Kelby is a Lecturer in Animation at Norwich University of the Arts, where he teaches character design and artistic fundamentals. A graduate of the university, he combines 15+ years of industry experience as a freelance character designer with academic instruction.

His professional portfolio includes work for Disney Television Animation, Netflix's 'Dead End: Paranormal Park', Cartoon Network, and Lucasfilm Press. His pedagogical approach emphasizes life drawing, artistic skill development, and industry preparation through remote work strategies.

In 2021, he authored the online course 'Character Design: Develop Your Own Style' for Domestika, teaching stylistic development to over 4,500 students worldwide.