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The Winding Road To Laika: An Interview With Jenn Ely (Part 2) :: ArtCast #84
In part one of this interview, Jenn Ely regaled us with tales of alligators, emu burgers and art school… …and just as one of Jenn’s fellow undergrads dove into a giant cupcake for her senior exhibit,...
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DELETED SCENE: The Power Of A Focused Concept Art Portfolio :: With Paul...
Being a concept artist is like being a five-year-old kid. You need to constantly be asking ‘Why?’ – Paul Scott Canavan Paul Scott Canavan, Lead Concept Artist for Blazing Griffin, talks about how to...
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Interview With Loish :: ArtCast #85
Lois van Baarle aka “Loish” has designed a successful illustration career almost entirely on her own terms. Now she gets paid to draw and paint the images and ideas she loves most. In this interview,...
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Extended Interview: Character Designer Justin Rodrigues
Justin Rodrigues is a good friend and one of my favorite current artists. Here we discuss the most productive way to respond to rejection and how his character design style blends 2D sensibility with...
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Interview With Character Designer Justin Rodrigues (Part 1) :: ArtCast #86
Justin Rodrigues is a good friend and one of my favorite current artists. In this episode, we discuss the most productive way to respond to rejection and how his character design style blends 2D...
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Interview With Character Designer Justin Rodrigues (Part 2) :: ArtCast #87
In part one, Justin Rodrigues shared healthy ways to deal with rejection and how his character design style combines 2d and 3d sensibilities. Now, in part two, he talks about how the internal and...
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Extended Interview: Jason Brubaker :: Dreamworks Visual Development Artist &...
My friend Jason Brubaker has achieved impressive success in both the mainstream entertainment industry and as an independent creator. He held a coveted Visual Development position at DreamWorks...
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Interview With Jason Brubaker: DreamWorks Visual Development Artist and...
My friend Jason Brubaker has achieved impressive success in both the mainstream entertainment industry and as an independent creator. He held a coveted Visual Development position at DreamWorks...
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Extended Interview: Jason Brubaker :: Dreamworks Visual Development Artist &...
In part one of this interview, my good friend Jason Brubaker and I discussed his first big break, midlife crises, the brevity of life and the desire to create work with meaning. Now, in part 2, he...
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Interview With Jason Brubaker: DreamWorks Visual Development Artist and...
In part one of this interview, my good friend Jason Brubaker and I discussed his first big break, midlife crises, the brevity of life and the desire to create work with meaning. Now, in part 2, he...
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Interview With Armand Serrano (Part 1) :: ArtCast #90
Armand Serrano‘s inventive compositions, visceral line work and story-rich environment designs have made him a living legend in the animation industry. Join us today as we discuss the start of his...
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Interview with Armand Serrano (Part 2) :: ArtCast #91
In part one we heard the story of Armand’s long road to success in the animation industry… Now, the conversation with Armand gets spiritual as we discuss ‘pure creativity,’ the role of Armand’s faith...
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Claire Keane, Jenn Ely & Brian McDonald on Art, Fear & Finding Your Calling...
Claire Keane (Disney, Penguin Random House), Jenn Ely (Laika, Google, Dreamworks) and Brian McDonald (Pixar, Disney, Industrial Light & Magic) and I have created a unique conference designed to...
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Interview With Loish :: ArtCast #85
Lois van Baarle aka “Loish” has designed a successful illustration career almost entirely on her own terms. Now she gets paid to draw and paint the images and ideas she loves most. In this interview,...
View Article[Transcript] Claire Keane, Jenn Ely & Brian McDonald on Art, Fear & Finding...
This is the transcript for the podcast episode Claire Keane, Jenn Ely & Brian McDonald on Art, Fear & Finding Your Calling (Part 1) :: ArtCast #92. To listen to the podcast click here. Chris:...
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Claire Keane, Jenn Ely & Brian McDonald on Art, Fear & Finding Your Calling...
In part one, Claire Keane (Disney, Penguin Random House), Jenn Ely (Laika, Google, Dreamworks), Brian McDonald (Pixar, Disney, Industrial Light & Magic) and I announced that we will be teaching at...
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Advice For Your First Feature Film Pitch :: ArtCast #94
When Disney announced that JJ Abrams would direct Star Wars Episode VII, Prescott Harvey responded with an animated open letter called 4 Rules To Make Star Wars Great Again. It resonated with millions...
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[Announcement] New Release Date for ‘DIY Animation’ + ‘Painting Drama’...
‘Beast of Burden’ assignment from ‘Painting Drama 1’ by Ian Rosenthaler Hey, friends! We have two exciting OA announcements for you: 1.) We *finally* have a new release date for The DIY Animation Show...
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Interview With ‘Korra’ and ‘Dreamworks’ Artist, Frederic William Stewart ::...
If Radiohead was a painter they’d be Frederic William Stewart. Fred’s experimental mark-making is simultaneously raw but refined, deliberately spontaneous, visceral and inviting. He was the first...
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Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy Illustrator Brynn Metheney (Part...
Brynn Metheney puts the “dragons” in Dungeons & Dragons. While many of her animals come from imaginary worlds, they look like they could exist in this one… In part one of our interview, we talk...
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