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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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01:19:25

Making Of The Best Art Bag In The World [Pt. 2] ::...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/09/20

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. 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, since the very beginning... In our first installment, we checked in with Darren in 2015, shortly after the successful Kickstarter for The

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40:08

Making Of The Best Art Bag In The World [Pt. 1] ::...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/09/12

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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52:20

How To Promote Your Picture Book with Jake Parker ::...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/07/13

In today’s conversation with Jake Parker (Author/ Illustrator of Little Bot and Sparrow, Creator of Inktober) we discuss different ideas for promoting your picture book: When should you start growing an audience? (Sooner than you think!) Why trust is essential for growing an audience. Should your project have its own website? The importance of school visits. …and Shawna shares her personal tip to avoid overwhelm! AWESOME LINKS :: Jake’s Website LittleBotAndSparrow.com Brunhilda’s Backwards Day

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47:26

Creative Bravery: Why Animation Pros Sarah Marino and...

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2017/07/12

This month, Sarah Marino (Color Supervisor at Nickelodeon), Jenn Ely (Production Designer for House Special, Visual Development Artist for Dreamworks) and I are teaching a new online workshop called First Flight: How To Create Your New Career In Visual Development. I invited them both to join me here on The ArtCast to promote First Flight and talk about how they achieved such significant success in their animation careers… Episode Highlights include: Turning fear into faith. Becoming more

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01:01:50

Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson...

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2017/05/31

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

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01:35:55

Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/05/31

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 ::

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47:25

Interview with Animation Layout & Visual Development...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/05/02

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

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47:41

Interview with Animation Layout & Visual Development...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/04/25

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,

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29:54

DIY Animation Show - Episode #7 - Todd Favela [Pt. 1]

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/04/24

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,

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46:19

Interview with Scholastic Editor Orli Zuravicky ::...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/04/18

Orli Zuravicky is a Senior Editor at Scholastic and the author of the forthcoming Happily Ever Afterlife middle grade novel series. In this interview we talk about: How an Editor chooses an Illustrator. How to approach an Editor at a conference. How being an Editor helped Orli become a better writer. Why manuscript submissions get rejected. Why there are more opportunities in Kidlit now than ever before. AWESOME LINKS :: Orli Zuravicky Scholastic Publishing Happily Ever Afterlife (Shawna’s

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47:12

Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy...

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2017/04/11

In part one of our interview with Brynn Metheney, we talked about her childhood in the desert, how her father’s job as an engineer helped her understand creature design, and how she makes her animals feel so real… In part two, Brynn shares some nitty gritty drawing tips and practical ways to improve when your artistic growth seems slow. She traces her path from obsessive animal doodler, to official creature teacher and talks about the benefits of specialization. Ejiwa Ebenebe – AWESOME LINKS ::

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46:28

Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/03/28

Brynn Metheney puts the “dragons” in Dungeons & Dragons. While many of her animals come from imaginary worlds, they look like they could exist in this one… In part one of our interview, we talk about Brynn’s childhood in the desert, how her father’s job as an engineer helped her understand creature design, and how she makes her animals feel so real… Spoiler alert: it does not involve sitting still. Ejiwa Ebenebe – now a producer on The ArtCast – joins me as co-host. AWESOME LINKS :: BrynnArt.com

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23:16

DIY Animation Show - Episode #6 - Jim Lujan [Pt. 3]

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2017/03/15

In parts one and two of our interview with Jim, we witness first-hand how his unstoppable spirit brings him to new exciting heights, from collaborating with Bill Plympton on Revengeance, to discovering on-the-fly DIY hacks, and more. It’s this indomitable spirit and ability to focus on what he likes that has enabled him to unapologetically make whatever he wants to make, however he wants to make it. His reward is a deep joy and excitement in his heart that shines through all his work. … And a

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32:28

Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/03/08

In part one, we talked about query letters and how to submit your work to an agent with Jennifer March Soloway, Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Today in part two we talk about: Beginning writer? Learn more on how to get started! What makes a great Critique Group – and why you need one. Why you should learn to think like an Editor. What Jennifer looks for in a writing submission. Important things to consider before signing with an Agent. AWESOME LINKS :: Connect with Jennifer on

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56:43

Interview with ‘Korra’ and ‘Dreamworks’ Artist,...

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2017/02/28

If Radiohead was a painter they’d be Frederic William Stewart. Fred’s experimental mark-making is simultaneously raw but refined, deliberately spontaneous, visceral and inviting. He was the first Background Painter on Nickelodeon’s epic animated series The Legend of Korra and today he holds a coveted role as a Dreamworks Visual Development Artist. In this episode we talk about the early days on Korra, pushing the limits of digital media and why a diversity of influences will make your work stand

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29:46

DIY Animation Show - Episode #5 - Jim Lujan [Pt. 2]

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/02/13

In part one of our interview with Jim Lujan, we heard about Revengeance – Jim’s uber collab with the legendary Bill Plympton – and Jim’s take on the DIY spirit. This time, in part two, we see how Jim’s joyful, resourceful approach to making his projects, whether by himself or with other people, continues to bring him a fulfilling and fresh creative experience. Today we learn: More on Revengeance and how Jim and Bill made their long-distance collab work Jim’s top tips for making truly DIY Animation

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36:01

Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/02/08

Jennifer March Soloway is an Associate Agent at the reputable Andrea Brown Literary Agency. In this interview: How to pitch your story to an Agent. What’s a query letter? …and how to write one. Why it’s important to keep revising, rewriting and resubmitting your story. What is the Big Sur Writing Workshop? …and why you should go. What do a Toy Inventor Liaison and a Literary Agent have in common? AWESOME LINKS :: Connect with Jennifer on Twitter Andrea Brown Literary Agency Word Count Dracula Big

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40:54

DIY Animation Show - Episode #4 - Jim Lujan [Pt. 1]

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2017/01/23

Jim Lujan is truly a DIY Animation Champion. Having created 50+ original shorts as well as co-creating Revengeance, a full-length feature collaboration with legendary animator Bill Plympton, Jim understands just how powerful a ‘Do It Yourself’ attitude can be. Today we cover: Revengeance, Jim’s collab with DIY Animation Pioneer Bill Plympton Jim’s take on the DIY spirit Creating his own indie animation festival Nuts-and-bolts tips for creating impactful titles Jim’s thoughts on the key to a good

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52:22

Indie Vs Traditional Publishing with ‘Part Of My...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2017/01/11

For Children’s Book creators, it has never been easier to Self-Publish… But is Independent Publishing the best way? In today’s episode, Mike Sundy, former Pixar crew member and best-selling Children’s Book author talks about: Do you really need a big publisher? How to market your own independent Children’s Book. “Hybrid Publishing” and why you might want to try it. How Mike’s IT background influenced his career. The pros and cons of Self-Publishing. AWESOME LINKS :: Mike Sundy Legbug Jonathan

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44:55

Building Your Kidlit Career: Agents :: Stories...

You"re A Better Artist Than You Think ·

2016/12/14

Literary Agents and Artist Representatives can often open doors for Authors and Illustrators in the Children’s Book Industry… But is having an Agent essential for building your career? In today’s episode, publishing experts Giuseppe Castellano (Art Director: Penguin Random House), Julie Olson (Author/Illustrator: Discover America: From Sea to Shining Sea) and Russ Cox (Author/Illustrator: Far Away Friends) share insights on: What makes a good Agent? How to find the right Agent for you. The

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