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You"re A Better Artist Than You Think

In "You"re A Better Artist Than You Think," host Chris Oatley (Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Animation) explores the mindset, strategies and practices of professional artists from a wide range of creative fields. Whether you"re a total beginner or seasoned pro, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your creative skills and advance your artistic career. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at MagicBoxAcademy.com

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17:39

The Crucial Question That Could Save Your Art Career...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2022/04/06

In part one of this series, I posed a mostly rhetorical question: Are professional artists (whether aspiring or experienced) foolish to believe that their work could be both financially sustainable and creatively fulfilling? Then we observed a struggle between these two extremes in the early life and work of Mary Blair, a genius of color and design who became one of the most influential artists in the history of Disney animation. …but before that, she quit. …after just fourteen months at the studio

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20:23

The Crucial Question That Could Save Your Art Career...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2022/02/21

To pursue a career as a professional artist is to expect a lot from your job. …more, it seems, than most people expect from their own. Professional artists and those who aspire to the same status expect the work to be both financially sustainable and creatively fulfilling. Some people seem satisfied, simply, to find a day job they don’t hate and compensate for any lack of creativity with hobbies. …and others view their vocation as a tolerable compromise that buys time for the art they place at the

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13:05

The Best New Concept Art Books (2019 Edition) :: VSP #4

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2019/12/20

Imagine you’re walking along a street in a big, busy city. Despite all the noise and movement, something shiny catches your eye. It’s a key. You pick it up and realize it’s the most unusual and ornate key you’ve ever seen. You take it home, toss it in a drawer and forget about it. …or maybe you display it, so you can share it with others. After all, the key is a beautiful work of art in and of itself. Now imagine, one day, a good friend comes over for coffee. They notice this beautiful key you have

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03:52

[Deleted Scene] 4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2019/11/13

Hey, friends. Chris Oatley here. Thanks for downloading the deleted scene from The Visual Storytelling Podcast, Episode 3: 4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The Move To Los Angeles with Disney Story Artist and Director Natalie Nourigat. You can find the original episode here. I knew this question was off-topic for the focus of the episode but I just had to know what Natalie thought about it, considering that she has experienced such significant success in both fields. Her response

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21:57

4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2019/11/13

Disney Storyboard Artist and Director Natalie Nourigat describes her book I Moved To Los Angeles To Work In Animation as “part Autobio Comic and part ‘How-To’ guide.’” It’s hilarious, emotional, beautifully illustrated and I now consider it required reading for every aspiring Animation professional. Today, Natalie joins me for a lesson inspired by her book: 4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The Move To Los Angeles! [download the bonus segment]

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08:18

[Bonus Clip] Character Design and The Illusion Of...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2019/09/24

Deleted scene from "Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James Woods :: VSP #2" - click the link in the sidebar to download the MP3.

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18:34

Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2019/09/23

Is there more to you than what other people see? Character Design is a fundamental aspect of Visual Storytelling. …but there’s much more to Character Design than the visual aspects. Disney Visual Development Artist James Woods – best known for his Animation Character Design work on Mary Poppins Returns – joins me for today’s lesson: Character Design And The Illusion Of Life. [ download the pdf guide ] [ download the bonus clip ]

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25:13

The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2019/07/10

“Show, don’t tell.” It’s every Visual Storyteller’s mantra. …but it’s easier said than done. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn four ways to write – with pictures! …a practice that will help you solve existing Story problems, make a Story more powerful or get started on a new project! Brian McDonald – Visual Storytelling consultant for Pixar, Disney, Sony and ILM – one of my closest friends and my most trusted mentor – joins me for: The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional. [

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25:05

11 Social Media Habits That Hurt Your Art Career (And...

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2019/02/12

These days, whenever I ask my industry colleagues where they’re finding work, the answer is almost always one of two things: Industry connections or Social Media. …but, despite the proliferation of Social Media success stories within the Entertainment Industries, many of us are still afraid of Social Media. …and if we’re not afraid, we’re often too familiar for our own good. …but Social Media is just like drawing and painting. It has a set of learnable skills and a professional approach. I learned

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25:27

4 Keys To A Long And Healthy Illustration Career ::...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2018/12/27

How long did it take you to learn the “Happy Birthday” song? …and how long would it take you to learn to sing a pitch-perfect, note-for-note, Broadway power ballad? Years, right? Because style takes time. …and how many wrong notes would you produce in private before you gained the confidence to perform live? Millions. Process and performance are different things. Let’s pretend you have some real potential. Would you start chain smoking and take a day job in a coal mine to pay the bills? Of course

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02:01

3 Lessons For Writing Timeless Stories :: “Toy Story”...

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2018/10/16

What makes Toy Story a timeless classic? In this short video tutorial, I share three lessons to help you create stories that resonate – to infinity and beyond. [ download the video ] [ download the transcript ] Lesson 1: The Premise Is Universal Almost every child wonders, at some point, if their toys come to life when they leave the room. When developing new story ideas, be careful not to overlook familiar subjects and situations. Lesson 2: The Humor Is Universal The humor is grounded in

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31:15

The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2018/09/26

When author Mindy Johnson set out to write a book about of the history (or as Mindy says, the “HERstory”) of Walt Disney‘s definitively female “Ink & Paint” Department, she began her research in the most obvious place: The Disney Archives. I’ve been to the Disney Archives several times. It’s the epicenter of animation history – an enormous, state-of-the-art research library and storage facility filled, wall-to-wall with art from the past century of Disney animated productions. Mindy visited,

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43:23

Theme Parks Concept Artist Chris Bradley On Building...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2018/09/19

How would you prepare for a career in a mysterious industry like Theme Park Design where information about job requirements and current projects are almost impossible to find? …and what would you do if you were stuck in a desert (literal and creative) with little more than a stack of comics, a Disney Imagineering book and a school trip to Disneyland to guide you? Concept Artist Chris Bradley is here to share how he went from working construction to designing Theme Park attractions for Disney

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25:25

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2018/07/24

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! In part one of this series, Zach told the story of how he challenged his family’s expectations to pursue an artistic career, struggled through art school and avoided debt by working multiple jobs (including some uncomfortable internships). …and when he finally got a chance at an interview with Disney Animation, he completely blew it. Now, in Part 2, Zach tells us: How he finally broke in at Disney. Why all the

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28:34

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2018/06/27

What would you do if you struggled for seven years to finally get an interview for your dream job at Disney… …and then completely blew it? Would you give up? …create a “Plan B”? What if you had already tried “Plan B”? …or would you hold onto hope for a second chance, humble yourself and double your efforts? Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia shares the first part of his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! Episode Highlights: Redefining hard work. Challenging your family’s expectations by

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36:34

How To Fail Like A Professional Artist (…and Find...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2018/05/23

So you trashed your last project and started over… …and then again. …and then again. …is that because you just aren’t meant to be an artist? …or is it simply because you’re ambitious? So you spent your weekend sleeping instead of drawing… Is that lazy? …or healthy? Are you blocked? …or just solving the wrong problem? Is failure useful for you? …or destructive? Today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast, we share five “Failure Flip Tips” to help you turn failure into a tool that’s just as useful as your

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41:00

Visual Development Mythbusting :: ArtCast #108

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2018/01/16

What is the difference between drawing and design? When working for a studio, does your personal aesthetic matter? Are you thoroughly exploring your story ideas or are you stopping too soon? What do Pixar’s Coco and The Shining have in common? And how can you get out of your own head and bring more freedom to your creative process? Today, Mentees from First Flight, our most recent Master Class at The Oatley Academy, join me for some Visual Development MYTHBUSTING… CONNECT WITH STUDENTS :: Dooz Zach

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48:48

How Distractions Help You Become A More Focused...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2018/01/16

Can distractions help you become a more focused artist? Why does speed seem like such a waste of time? Do you draw in “The Beginner Style?” …and how can you avoid the most common drawing mistakes? Life Drawing Expert Stan Prokopenko joins me today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast… AWESOME LINKS :: Proko.com Watch our Playlist of Recommended Proko Videos The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin Music composed and performed by Storybook Steve

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46:21

Books That Will Change Your Creative Process (Best Of...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/12/20

The term “Concept Art,” brings to mind a specific kind of imagery. …but isn’t that a problem…? What if the struggle of learning Perspective Drawing simply isn’t worth it…? How can an animated TV show be deeply autobiographical for it’s creator and still have huge, mainstream appeal? Maybe what other people think of your art matters less than you think… Today, in celebration of a New Year, The Oatley Academy Team shares their favorite books of 2017. …books that will almost certainly change your

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01:14:53

Making Of The Best Art Bag In The World [Pt. 3] ::...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/10/24

Three years ago, Darren Yeow, a successful, self-taught Concept Artist created The Nomad Art Satchel: a product we didn’t know we wanted, yet it changed the lives of artists around the globe. The bag’s unique tool storage system and thoughtful design made it possible to sketch anywhere. It’s simply the best art bag in the world. Now, the Kickstarter for The Nomad’s successor, The Etchr Art Satchel, made over $200,000 within the first 24 hours of launch… … and we’ve been recording the whole story,

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