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Two years ago, my friend and Oatley Academy colleague Sarah Marino appeared on what is, to date, the most frequently downloaded episode of The ArtCast: The Rising Stars Of Animation.
Like every other guest on that show, Sarah has, as I predicted, gone on to great success.
After wrapping as a visual development artist on The Book Of Life (the gorgeous new animated feature from Reel FX) she moved to Burbank to join the art department on Nickelodeon’s new preschool series Shimmer and Shine.
In this episode, Sarah shares the story of her happy, creative childhood, her positive experience at Ringling College Of Art and Design and the subsequent, disarming struggle of breaking into the animation industry.
…and in the Q&A segment, we respond to a listener question about developing your concept art portfolio.
Listen To The Interview With Sarah Marino:
Read the transcript for this episode here.
Episode Highlights:
- The unflattering truth of Sarah’s struggle to break into the animation industry.
- The pros and cons of a big, expensive, physical art school.
- Developing your concept art portfolio.
- Sailor Moon, Netflix binges and CG bear butts!
- The value of remembering why you love making art.
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My Top 10 Essential Concept Art Books
The Magic Box: Digital Painting in Photoshop
Have You Defined Your Dream?
In this episode, Sarah talked about how she lacked a clear picture of her future as a professional artist until a few years after she graduated from art school.
How clear is your own vision of the beginning or the next stage of your creative career?
How can I help you – through this show and through my blog – make progress?
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