I know it can be overwhelming to research the history of Concept Art and stay relevant in such an innovative industry, but this list of The Best New Concept Art Books will help you do both.
4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The Move To Los Angeles: With Natalie Nourigat :: VSP #3
Disney storyboard artist Natalie Nourigat’s autobio comic “I Moved To Los Angeles To Work In Animation” is hilarious, emotional, beautifully illustrated and required reading for every aspiring animation professional.
Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James Woods :: VSP #2
Is there more to you than what other people see? Character Design is a fundamental aspect of Visual Storytelling. …but there’s much more to Character Design than the visual aspects. Disney Visual Development Artist James Woods – best known for his Animation Character Design work on Mary Poppins Returns – joins me for today’s lesson: […]
Books That Will Change Your Creative Process (Best Of 2017) :: ArtCast #106
The term “Concept Art,” brings to mind a specific kind of imagery. …but isn’t that a problem…? What if the struggle of learning Perspective Drawing simply isn’t worth it…? How can an animated TV show be deeply autobiographical for it’s creator and still have huge, mainstream appeal? Maybe what other people think of your art matters less […]
Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy Illustrator Brynn Metheney (Part 2) :: ArtCast #97
In part one of our interview with Brynn Metheney, we talked about her childhood in the desert, how her father’s job as an engineer helped her understand creature design, and how she makes her animals feel so real… In part two, Brynn shares some nitty gritty drawing tips and practical ways to improve when your […]