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08 Oct

Posted at 15:47h in Uncategorized

Some exciting news about an upcoming project I'll be working on: Phil Vischer, the creator of VeggieTales (the best-selling direct-to-video series of all time) and of the kids' media website JellyTelly.com has just announced a partnership with Tyndale House Publishers to create a 13-volume educational DVD series called "What's In The Bible?" The DVD's will take kids through the Bible from...

24 Sep

Posted at 00:00h in Illustration

[caption id="attachment_1946" align="aligncenter" width="468" caption="Artwork copyright © Great River Energy. All rights reserved."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1947" align="aligncenter" width="468" caption="Artwork copyright © Great River Energy. All rights reserved."][/caption] A few weeks ago I was hired by a local agency to create some artwork for a new interactive website for Great River Energy, a Minnesota company that provides electricity to a large part of the...

22 Sep

Posted at 16:33h in Character Design

Just a reminder that I'll be giving a 2-part seminar on character design at the Motion '09 animation conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 11-14. It's a real honor. Last year's conference was packed with great speakers and seminars and this year the conference has even more to offer. I'll be part of a new "late night" session, speaking on Monday...

07 Sep

Posted at 00:00h in Art & Business

So, you've read my recap of the 2009 Creative Freelancer Conference and now you're bummed that you missed out? Don't worry, I'm here to help! The Free Stuff The conference organizers have posted a ton of free downloads and resources over at their website. Check it out! The Not-So-Free Stuff In a few weeks the audio from the conference seminars will be available for...

04 Sep

Posted at 02:45h in Art & Business
Last week I attended the second annual Creative Freelancer Conference in San Diego. The goal of the conference is to help creative freelancers (i.e. illustrators, designers, writers, photographers, etc.) to improve their business skills, get better clients, and increase their income. We artsy types aren't exactly known for our business saavy. One thing you definitely won't learn in art school is how to market yourself. Or write a proposal. Or network, talk to clients about money, etc. This conference fills a huge need. Each time I've attended I've walked away inspired and ready to take my career to the next level. It was also great just to spend a few days with other people who get what it is that I do for a living. Who have the same experiences, the same problems, and we can talk shop without the other person's eyes glazing over. Freelancing can be lonely at times so I really relish any chance I get to hobnob with my fellow freelancers.

01 Sep

Posted at 07:06h in Uncategorized

I had a blast last week at the Creative Freelancer Conference in San Diego. My head is still spinning from all the great tips, tricks, and inspiring info that was served up. Can't wait to post about it here. I've been swamped with all the emails and client work that piled up while I was gone, but I hope to...