“It’s tough. You have to have to relax a little bit. You have to kind of let yourself wander and play a bit. …but then you have to have a purpose for the character.” -Brett Bean At age 10, Brett “2D Bean” wanted to be a rock drummer but his Mom told him to become […]
Interview With Edgar Delgado, Marvel Comics Colorist & Creator Of ‘Ultra Duck’ :: PWP #26
“Colors are not dressing. They have to tell the story. And as pretty as a cover might be… It might tell a story, but it might not tell the story that’s inside the book. It might be a lie.” -Edgar Delgado Edgar Delgado is one of the best comic book colorists in the mainstream comics […]
The Technique Trap
A perceptive (and talented) art student by the name of Chris Campbell recently asked me this impressive question: “What do the animation industry pros say about us when we’re not around?” He elaborated… “Have they noticed any common mistakes or bad habits in current student portfolios?” “What do most pros think we need to work on?” Obviously, […]
Interview With Ryan Woodward, Creator Of ‘Bottom Of The Ninth’ (Part 2) :: PWP #25
This is part two of our interview with Ryan Woodward, animator, story artist and creator of the groundbreaking iPad comic, ‘Bottom Of The Ninth.’ Click here for part one.
When Jobs In The Animation Industry Disappear…
Anyone who has worked in the animation industry knows that layoffs and studio closures are just standard occupational hazards. …but times are especially tough right now. 350 employees at Dreamworks Animation were recently recently laid-off and the creature effects powerhouse, Rhythm & Hues just filed for bankruptcy. …and let’s not forget that Digital Domain’s brand new feature animation studio in Florida was shut down […]
