Creative Block

In this episode, we interview Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson! Arin is known for his animations on Newgrounds and Youtube and half of Game Grumps. You’ve also heard his voice work on shows like The Owl House and Bee and Puppycat.   

Along the way, we chat about starting out on Newgrounds, managing multiple projects, navigating Twitter, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/7r3DM28N5-oBecome a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Daron Nefcy! She’s best known as the creator of Star vs. The Forces of Evil. She’s also worked on shows like Wander Over Yonder, Robot and Monster, and an untitled pilot!  

Along the way, we chat about telling stories with beanie babies, developing pilots, how Star vs. The Forces of Evil developed over time, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/f9vA-MOhZHs

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Cheyenne Curtis! Cheyenne is a storyboard artist and character designer who’s worked for studios such as Disney TVA, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network.   

Along the way, we chat about starting your career with a visa, the benefits of getting an agent, how different mediums can affect your drawing style, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/2J9MEUlU7gE

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Elizabeth Ito! Elizabeth was the creator/showrunner of City of Ghosts on Netflix! She created the award-winning short, Welcome to My Life, and is currently the executive producer for Yuki 7!  

Along the way, we chat about her internship at Cartoon Network, how a summer program sparked her interest in animation as a career, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/83B0xvgK1qk

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Alex Hirsch! Alex is best known as the creator of Gravity Falls for Disney TVA! Recently, he was an executive producer and writer on Netlix's Inside Job along with several unannounced projects.  

Along the way, we chat about "CalArts style", how animation is evolving, developing and running a show with an end in mind, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/tFll1mfOzRs 

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Hanna K! Hanna is a storyboard artist who worked on shows like Adventure Time, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, and Summer Camp Island.  

Along the way, we talk about moving from making comics to animation, meeting with Peow! studio for the first time, working remotely from Sweeden, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/Mu_Wt5BPMsA

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Jorge Guitierrez! Jorge is the creator of the Netflix miniseries Maya and the Three. He was also the director and co-writer of The Book of Life and the co-creator of El Tigre on Nickelodeon.   

Along the way, we talk about Jorge's superhero origin story, finding motivation in struggle, the journey to get Book of Life made, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/dYeKkirL9hU

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Niki Lopez! Niki is the creator and co-executive producer of Santiago of the Seas for Nick Jr. She’s also worked as a production assistant and color designer on several Nick shows.   

Along the way, we talked about getting into the Nick internship program, developing for Nick Jr, building strong relationships with collaborators, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/7pixzod_1n8 

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, Gene and Vee celebrate a whole YEAR of Creative Block! Gene and Vee reminisce, talk about plans for the future, answer questions, and more!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/gbxnGbsrjqs

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

In this episode, we interview Joe Sparrow! Joe was a character designer Amphibia for Disney TVA. He's also a comic artist and has done work on shows like Owl House, and Adventure Time.   

Along the way, we chat about sprites and pixel art, working within limitations, tarot cards, and Cave Story!

While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/y2ZwrP4r6qs

Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie