In many ways, I owe my career to Ryan Carlson. He played a key role in giving me my first break at Disney, taught me more about painting than any other individual and he, more than anyone for whom I've worked, has intentionally helped to advance my career.

...and considering that The ArtCast probably wouldn't exist without my time at Disney, and The Oatley Academy only exists because of The ArtCast, The Oatley Academy might not exist without Ryan...

In this episode we discuss:

• Why failure is a necessary part of the creative process
• What makes a good Art Director?
• Ryan's process for creating a Color Script for an animated feature film...

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In the previous episode, we met Ryan Carlson – my Disney mentor and the person without whom The Oatley Academy may never have happened… Now in part two, Ryan talks about: Working on The Iron Giant and what he learned from Brad Bird. His advancement from Assistant Effects Animator to Art Director. How to lead […] The post Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson (Part 2) :: ArtCast #101 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

In many ways, I owe my career to  Ryan Carlson. He played a key role in giving me my first break at Disney, taught me more about painting than any other individual and he, more than anyone for whom I’ve worked, has intentionally helped to advance my career. …and considering that The ArtCast probably wouldn’t […] The post Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson (Part 1) :: ArtCast #100 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

In the previous episode, we met Ryan Carlson – my Disney mentor and the person without whom The Oatley Academy may never have happened…

Now in part two, Ryan talks about:

• Working on The Iron Giant and what he learned from Brad Bird.
• His advancement from Assistant Effects Animator to Art Director.
• How to lead a team of creative professionals well.
• The greatest gift an aspiring animation professional can offer an Art Director…

PLUS: The ArtCast: Behind The Scenes with the OA Team!

AWESOME LINKS ::

Ryan Carlson

Ânia Marcos

Ejiwa (Edge) Ebenebe

Jessie Kate Patterson

Kevan Chandler

Zijian (Zi) Yan

Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien

In many ways, I owe my career to  Ryan Carlson.

He played a key role in giving me my first break at Disney, taught me more about painting than any other individual and he, more than anyone for whom I’ve worked, has intentionally helped to advance my career.

…and considering that The ArtCast probably wouldn’t exist without my time at Disney, and The Oatley Academy only exists because of The ArtCast, The Oatley Academy might not exist without Ryan…

In this episode we discuss:

• Why failure is a necessary part of the creative process.
• What makes a good Art Director?
• Ryan’s process for creating a Color Script for an animated feature film…

IN PART 2, RYAN TALKS ABOUT ::

• Working on The Iron Giant and what he learned from Brad Bird.
• His advancement from Assistant Effects Animator to Art Director.
• How to lead a team of creative professionals well…

AWESOME LINKS ::

Ryan Carlson

Dance Around The Fire: Performance by Chris Oatley, Song by Slaid Cleaves

Lyrics to Dance Around The Fire by Slaid Cleaves

Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien

https://chrisoatley.com/jn2/In part one of our interview, John Nevarez (Sony, Illumination, Pixar, Disney) gave us a masterclass in gesture drawing technique.

Now, in part two, John talks about:

• What that first day at Pixar is really like,
• Sneaky ways to get your work noticed,
• And the secret to staying sane in this crazy business…

AWESOME LINKS ::

John Nevarez

Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien

John Nevarez approaches his art and his relationships the same way. Whether he encounters a new, blank page or a new person, John sees the opportunity to freely explore new and inspiring ideas.

The whimsical energy in his sketches combined with his delightful personality has made him one of the most reputable professionals in the animation industry.

His stellar career spans from storyboard revisionist to visual development artist, with stops along the way at every major animation studio, including Disney, Sony, Illumination, and Pixar.

Today we discuss:

• John’s iconic, visceral drawing style…
• Just saying no to your eraser…
• And what two dozen rejection letters gets you.

NEXT: JOHN TALKS ABOUT ::

• What that first day at Pixar is really like,
• Sneaky ways to get your work noticed,
• And the secret to staying sane in this crazy business…

AWESOME LINKS ::

John Nevarez

Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien

From his time at Titmouse, working on shows like China, IL to developing Nick Shorts, Todd Favela has first-hand experience that tight deadlines and high-calibre 2D animation can go hand-in-hand. Traveling through animation with his eyes and mind wide open, Todd is continually honing and building on his increasingly vast animation knowledge.

Today, in part one, Todd talks about:

• His on-the-job animation education
• Maintaining quality on tight, TV deadlines
• His animation insights on acting, overshoots, and... Face-Ships
• Trusting your gut
• The boldness of asking and where it can take you