A couple of weeks ago I announced my new finger-puppet business cards. I designed them to serve several functions: To demonstrate my abilities as a character desginer; To stand out and be a good conversation starter at networking events; To display not just my contact info but list past clients and quotes/endorsements from satisfied art directors. So far the cards have been a big...
Today's the day we gather 'round the barbeque with family and friends to celebrate America's birthday, toss the frisbee, eat corn on the cob, and honor the thousands who've given their lives to keep America united and free. If you can't wait until tonight for the fireworks, I've found a fun little website that lets you shoot off your own. Happy...
Tim Hodge (former Disney artist and an Executive Producer on 3-2-1 Penguins!) recently posted some great tips on assembling your portfolio: Portfolio Submissions If you are an art student, job hunting, or just trying to break into commercial art or animation, this is some great stuff to know when interviewing for a position. Since Hodge's background is in the animation industry, his...
Following up on my last post, here's two more inspiring links related to Pixar: The first is a Presto, the new animated short that is shown before Wall•E in the theaters and will no doubt be included on the DVD. It's a zany little film animated in a style inspired by the classic Warner Brothers shorts. It's much broader and zippier...
Pixar's new movie Wall•E opened this past weekend to big box office and rave reviews. I am really looking forward to seeing it. I had hoped to catch it on opening weekend but plans fell through. We had relatives come to visit and then my daughter broke her ankle (she's doing fine, thanks). However, I did download some little animated vignettes...
Yikes! It's been almost a week since my last post. My apologies. Things have been pretty crazy here. Earlier this week I even had to pull an all-nighter to meet a big deadline. (I must be getting older. Those all-nighters are getting a lot more grueling than they used to be.) Fans of VeggieTales might appreciate this: Phil Vischer, the creator...
