John Nevarez approaches his art and his relationships the same way. Whether he encounters a new, blank page or a new person, John sees the opportunity to freely explore new and inspiring ideas. The whimsical energy in his sketches combined with his delightful personality has made him one of the most reputable professionals in the animation […]
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 […]
Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy Illustrator Brynn Metheney (Part 1) :: ArtCast #96
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 about Brynn’s childhood in the desert, how her father’s job as an engineer helped her understand creature design, and how […]
Interview with ‘Korra’ and ‘Dreamworks’ Artist, Frederic William Stewart :: ArtCast #95
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 Background Painter on Nickelodeon’s epic animated series The Legend of Korra and today he holds a coveted role as a Dreamworks Visual Development Artist. In this episode we […]
How I Wrote And Sold My First Picture Book: A Conversation With Shawna JC Tenney :: Stories Unbound #11
In this special episode, our host Shawna JC Tenney takes the guest seat to teach us how she wrote, illustrated and sold her first picture book Brunhilda’s Backwards Day. Chris Oatley, our Executive Producer, interviews Shawna about: The amazing, emotional power of picture books. Why you might turn down paid work for time on your […]