Sankofa Animation Network Podcast

01:48:09

Ep. 23 - Master Drawing the Face – Week 1: The Skull...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/10/01

👍🏽 Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE for more great content! ✨Social Media: @sankofaanimation & @aliciadianneartWatch on Youtube: youtube.com/@AliciaDianneArtWebsite: https://www.aliciadianne.comDrawing References:ArtStation (Manuel Cadeño)SketchFab (model by HEC)Music: IncompetechWe’re kicking off our new Master Drawing the Face workshop series by going back to the foundation of the face: the skull! 💀✏️Before we start drawing eyes, noses, and mouths, we need to understand the basic shape

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00:51:10

Ep. 22 - Behind the Animation: Pose2Pose’s “The Fire”...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/09/16

👍🏽✨ Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, Rate our channel, and Share with a friend for more great content!! ✨What does it take to create an animated film from the ground up? 🎬 In this episode of the Sankofa Animation Network podcast, I sit down with the team behind Pose2Pose Animation Studio to talk about their very first animated project, The Fire—a short featuring their original characters, Goofus and Abby.We’ll go behind the scenes of the project and hear how the Pose2Pose team came together, where the idea

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01:07:33

Ep. 21 - Sketch to Story VIP Drawing Workshops - Week...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/09/02

✨ Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE & SHARE for more great content!!!A great story can entertain us, make us laugh or cry, and take us somewhere completely new—but the stories that stay with us often leave us with something to think about. In Week 8 of Sketch to Story VIP Drawing Workshops, we're exploring the moral or "theme" - discovering what your story is really trying to say.Your theme is the deeper idea or truth underneath the events of your story. It might explore identity, courage, friendship,

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01:04:08

Ep. 20 - Sketch to Story VIP Drawing Workshops - Week...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Join Sketch to Story on Kickstarter! VIP Tier: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aliciadianneart/sketch-to-story-creative-writing-for-visual-artists?secret_reward_token=af1eb04f A world becomes truly interesting when it has rules. In Week 7 of Sketch to Story, we’re taking our world-building a step further by exploring the laws, limitations, and systems that make your fictional universe work.Whether you're creating a fantasy kingdom, a futuristic society, a supernatural world, or a story grounded

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01:06:39

Ep. 19 - Sketch to Story VIP Drawing Workshop – Week...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/08/19

Sketch to Story: Creative Writing for Visual Artists is now on Kickstarter! Join the Campaign! ⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aliciadianneart/sketch-to-story-creative-writing-for-visual-artists⁠⁠ Please SUBSCRIBE & Rate for more great content!Your characters are starting to take shape—but where do they live, work, dream, and face their biggest challenges? In Week 6 of Sketch to Story, we’re stepping beyond the character sheet and into the world around them with an introduction to

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01:09:02

Ep. 18 - Sketch to Story VIP Drawing Workshop – Week...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/08/12

Sketch to Story: Creative Writing for Visual Artists is now on Kickstarter! Join the Campaign! ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aliciadianneart/sketch-to-story-creative-writing-for-visual-artists⁠ Please SUBSCRIBE & Rate for more great content!Every great protagonist needs a challenge—and sometimes that challenge comes in the form of a character who is determined to stand in their way. In Week 5 of Sketch to Story, we'll turn our attention to one of the most important characters in

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00:59:41

Ep. 17 - VIP Sketch to Story Drawing Workshop Week 4...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/08/06

Sketch to Story: Creative Writing for Visual Artists is now on Kickstarter!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aliciadianneart/sketch-to-story-creative-writing-for-visual-artists Every memorable hero has someone who helps shape their journey. Whether they're the comic relief, the voice of reason, the loyal companion, or the reluctant skeptic, sidekick characters often become some of the most beloved personalities in a story. In Week 4 of Sketch to Story, we'll explore how supporting

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01:01:02

Ep. 16 - VIP Sketch to Story Drawing Workshop Week 3...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/07/29

Who is your story really for? One of the first decisions every storyteller makes—whether they realize it or not—is choosing an audience. In this week's Sketch to Story: VIP Drawing Workshop, we'll explore how the age of your protagonist often reflects the age and experiences of the audience you're hoping to reach.Through guided discussion and live sketching exercises, we'll draw models from different age groups—from young children and teens to adults and elders—and examine how age influences

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01:20:04

Ep. 15 - VIP Sketch to Story Drawing Workshop Week 2...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/07/23

Where do great story ideas come from? This week in Sketch to Story: VIP Drawing Workshop, we continue our exploration of inspiration by looking at one of storytelling's most powerful creative tools: genre.Together we'll discuss how genres shape the stories we tell, influence character design, and inspire the worlds we create. Through guided drawing exercises, we'll explore the visual language of thriller, coming-of-age, and fantasy, discovering how each genre evokes different emotions, themes, and

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01:06:28

Ep. 14 - VIP Sketch to Story Drawing Workshop Week 1...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/07/11

Sketch to Story: Creative Writing for Visual Artists is now on Kickstarter!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aliciadianneart/sketch-to-story-creative-writing-for-visual-artists Please SUBSCRIBE & Rate for more great content!Enjoy this sneak peak of Sketch to Story Drawing Workshops! Happening LIVE every week from July 11-August 30th on Zoom. Use link to register!Join the Drawing Workshop!: https://www.meetup.com/sankofa-animation-network/events/315559953/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

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00:19:40

Ep. 13 - All About Jaydi's Story | Studio Session...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/06/28

Be sure to like this episode & SUBSCRIBE for more great content!There's only a limited time & space available to join for FREE workshops during the KickStarter campaign for Sketch to Story:Creative Writing for Visual Artists! Join me HERE!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOacXe1eevp7errFEZi5Y7ha7sO3EMZvNe6lKafTBlyhYNWA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101613106762086632253Follow out Kickstarter campaign and get Sketch to Story at the LOWEST price with perks by being a Backer!!

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00:22:07

Ep. 12 - 5 Ways to Draw Stories from Your Experiences...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/06/10

Ever struggle with the blank page for story ideas? You may have a character and even a setting but you don't know what to make happen? This is the episide for you! I'm sharing 5 hacks to get you going with ideas from your own life experiences! No uncomfortable vulnerability or exposure required!

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00:30:39

Ep 11 - 5 Reasons You Need Secondary Characters That...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/05/31

Ever wonder why or even if you need to incorporate secondary characters into your comics, animations or other stories? Here's why you definitely SHOULD include them and why!!!

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00:49:28

Ep 10 - What It Takes to Thrive in Animation for 50+...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/05/24

What does it take to survive—and evolve—in the animation industry for more than 50 years?In this episode of Sankofa Animation Network, we sit down with legendary animator and character designer Dan Haskett for an honest and insightful conversation about animation history, artistic growth, industry challenges, and the legacy of Black artists in animation.Dan reflects on the iconic projects he’s contributed to throughout his career, the characters audiences still ask him about today, and the lessons

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00:36:16

Ep 09 - 6 Reasons Why You Need to Start Making Art in...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/05/16

Ever feel like your work is all over the place? There's no cohesiveness between your paintings, drawings, or even practice studies? Here's how to change that TODAY and begin creating cohesive work that SELLS in the Arts Marketplace!

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00:43:27

Ep 08 - Why Healthy Competition is Good for You.. And...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/05/05

Do you hate competition? I did too before I saw the benefits of HEALTHY competition and learned how to avoid the unhealthy ones! Here's what I've learned...

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00:16:20

Ep 07 - Dear Artists, Are You Begging to Tell OPS...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/05/05

Find freedom in your work instead of repeated frustration. Here's how!

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00:25:42

Ep 06 - Are Backgrounds a Back PAIN for You? | Studio...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/05/05

Insight, tips and insights on simplifying background design for hassle-free props, composition and layout for animation and illustration.

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00:34:03

Ep 05 – Building What Lasts: Faith, Mission, and...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/04/14

What does it truly mean to answer a calling—and build something that lasts beyond you?In this episode of Sankofa Animation Network, we sit down with Khy Traylor, founder of Khy Traylor Ministries, to explore his journey from the corporate world into full-time ministry and global community-building.Apostle Traylor shares how he navigated that life-changing transition, supported his family through uncertainty, and stepped into a mission that now spans multiple countries. Through church planting,

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00:53:27

Ep 04 - Dear Artists, Trust Your Instincts! | Studio...

Sankofa Animation Network Podcast ·

2026/04/04

Ever feel like your spinning down a drain in the complex world of the animation and illustration industries? Not sure how to deal with set-backs, bad contracts or the rise of AI? This talk is for you!

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