On Saturday, November 19 I'll be giving a presentation at the CTN Animation Expo entitled "Be Your Own Boss: Freelancing Tips and Tricks". I had assumed my workshop would be open to all attendees but I've recently been informed that my presentation is part of a limited series of workshops that are pre-pay only. Most of the seminars at the Expo...
I've been trying to beef up my character design portfolio to get ready for the CTN Animation Expo next month. The other night I was up late noodling around on my Cintiq and this sheriff popped out. I liked how it was going so I thought I'd throw in some color. Incidentally, if you are planning to go to the Expo...
The CTN Animation Expo is without a doubt a "must-see" event for anyone interesting in working in the animation industry. On Nov. 18-20 hordes of animation lovers will once again be descending on the Burbank Marriott Convention Center for three days and nights of animation goodness. There's still time to register if you'd like to attend. It's just been confirmed that...
This weekend there will be a lot of neat goings-on for Minnesota comic book and cartoon fans. For starters, the North Central Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society will be holding it's annual get-together here in Minneapolis. As part of the event, NCS president and local illustrator Tom Richmond has put together a special event for the public on Friday, October...
Last month I was hired by Minneapolis ad agency Olson-Denali to work up some color comps for a pitch to Best Buy. They wanted to suggest some possible photography ideas built around a specific theme. The left third of each image was left open for insertion of text. The deadline was tight—actual working turnaround was about 24 hours. Eventually Best Buy decided...
Lately I've been trying to brush up on my character design skills. I'm planning to attend the CTN Animation Expo in Burbank this November and I'd like to walk through the doors with a beefed-up portfolio under my arm. To get ready I've recently taken a character design workshop from Nate Wragg at the new CGMW online school, I've attended a...
