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...
Later this month I'll be in Chicago for the Creative Freelancer Conference, a two-day event designed to help freelancers work smarter, up their game, and as a result boost their incomes. This will be my fourth year attending and I can't wait. It's easily one of the top events I attend each year. The Creative Freelancer Conference will be held June...
If you're looking for any last-minute Christmas ideas you might want to browse through my Amazon.com store, Cedric Hohnstadt Recommends. It's a collection of books, DVDs, and other resources related to art, animation, and freelancing. Each item is something I have personally owned, used, and found to be especially helpful and/or inspirational. Full disclosure: If you order any of the items...
I guess it pays to use Twitter. This past June I attended the third annual Creative Freelancer Conference. I rave about it often. It's a must-attend event for anyone who makes a living as a freelancer in the arts (illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, etc.) This year to promote the conference the organizers ran a contest: Whoever could get the most people...
Recently I was interviewed by illustrator Bob Ostrom for his podcast "Creative Independence". The interview is now available online. Bob's not only a good illustrator but a super nice guy who's very knowledgeable about the freelance biz. Since starting his podcast he's interviewed a long list of successful freelancers and many of them have some very valuable advice to offer on...
I'll be among several attendees live tweeting from the Creative Freelancer Conference this weekend (June 5-6). To follow the feed just search Twitter for hashtag #CFConf. Afterward I'll be attending the Licensing Expo June 7-10 and will be likely be posting a few tweets from there as well. So far I haven't found an official hashtag for the Expo. If anyone...
