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Claire Keane, Jenn Ely & Brian McDonald on Art, Fear & Finding Your Calling (Part 1) :: ArtCast #92

By Chris Oatley

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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 help you become the great visual storyteller you are meant to be.

In May of 2016, our Story Design Conference will take place in the awe-inspiring city of Rome, Italy.

…and we would love for you to join us.

Claire, Jenn and Brian are all here today in celebration of this announcement!

This is the first of a two-part series in which you’ll hear us discuss:

  • Why you might never find your calling (and why that’s a good thing).
  • How the most intimidating problems can also be the most inspiring.
  • Why fear never goes away (no matter how successful you become).

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[Transcript] Claire Keane, Jenn Ely & Brian McDonald on Art, Fear & Finding Your Calling (Part 1) :: ArtCast #92

By Chris Oatley

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: Chris Oatley’s Artcast, episode 92 – Art, Fear, and Finding Your Calling: A Conversation with Claire Keane, Jenn Ely, and Brian McDonald, part one.

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Escape From Art Jail #5: Designing An Adaptive Portfolio For Conventions & Recruiting Events

By Chris Oatley

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Many artists are under the misconception that “the portfolio” is a fixed, finish-able thing…

This misconception can be particularly restrictive at conventions, job fairs and other recruiting events where you get frequent feedback from industry pros.

In this episode we share a strategy that will help you design a physical portfolio that can adapt to the feedback and unexpected opportunities you’ll encounter throughout the event…

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From Pandora’s Box To The Holy Grail: Why Prop Design Is Essential For A Competitive Visual Development Portfolio

By Chris Oatley

Pandora_Detail_320wPandora’s Box, The Holy Grail, The One Ring, Lightsabers, Reese’s Pieces, The Red Pill, The Ark Of The Covenant, Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, The Flux Capacitor, Thor’s Hammer…

Props are essential for creating believable worlds.

So why are they often neglected in Visual Development portfolios?

In this article, Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe – Editorial Assistant for The Oatley Academy – and I share three creative challenges that will help you fill your portfolio with props that tell a story.

This is the fourth part of an ongoing series…

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Tips For A Competitive Visual Development Portfolio (Part 1): Act Hired Before You Get Hired

By Chris Oatley

This is the first in a series of quick tips that will help you create a competitive Visual Development portfolio.

Today I’ll share three essential steps that are so obvious they’re often ignored.

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