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Nachman Lhrar → Hannah Farrell: thank you! i think you were definitely on point with your critique :D
i was actually just reading a book which spoke of line variation and how to use thickness of line, then i looked through my drawings and realized i did that zero times, so youre just... morethank you! i think you were definitely on point with your critique :D
i was actually just reading a book which spoke of line variation and how to use thickness of line, then i looked through my drawings and realized i did that zero times, so youre just on time with that point
cheers hannah! hopefully we will meet in calarts :)
May 16
Hannah Farrell → Nachman Lhrar: Thanks for the critique! It was really helpful, I do know that's my weak spot and I'm going to precollege with a focus on figure drawing, so I think I will get better. NOW FOR YOU! This my just be m stylistic preference, but you have shaky lines. That's n... moreThanks for the critique! It was really helpful, I do know that's my weak spot and I'm going to precollege with a focus on figure drawing, so I think I will get better. NOW FOR YOU! This my just be m stylistic preference, but you have shaky lines. That's not a bad thing, it can be very useful, however when you are capturing a movement, shaky lines tend to make the figure go static. Additionally, I suggest working with more line variation, it your drawing I see a lot of contour wrk, remember that thin lines and thick lines with show where the light hits and give the figure more depth. And for your watercolor, it works, it really does, but I don't think it's as defined as it could be. I now what whatever color is, I know it's not necessarily meant for definition, but your images seem a little more abstract than they were intended to be. less
May 16
Nachman Lhrar → Hannah Farrell: a critique: from what i saw looking through your work, it seems you dont have anything realistic. everything tends to be very cartoony and over exaggerated. try doing gesture drawings that are as close to life as possible, then make specific choices on wh... morea critique: from what i saw looking through your work, it seems you dont have anything realistic. everything tends to be very cartoony and over exaggerated. try doing gesture drawings that are as close to life as possible, then make specific choices on what to exaggerate or what to play with. so far it looks like you found this one style of character and stuck to it. try different styles of drawing, continuous line, charcoal, negative, linear, minimalism, etc. i think you will benefit from it. also try to study anatomy, especially the joints, your knees, wrists and elbows tend to get lost. well, i hope i helped. good luck with applications! less
I'm a junior planning to apply to Calarts for the fall 2014 scho... moreI'm a junior planning to apply to Calarts for the fall 2014 schoolyear and don't really have much time to work on my portfolio, school going on and all. With Summer and the freetime that comes along with it on the approach though, I want to know if my sketchbook work at least is on the right track and general what I should most def. improve on. It would be most appreciated if you took a look and left some input; rip it apart if you please. And let me apologize now for the horrible documentation.
http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2144 <--there's the link woah less
So one of the career options I've considered is animation, I've ... moreSo one of the career options I've considered is animation, I've been surfing the web doing research and stuff (somehow led here) and the idea I got is you shouldn't just know how to draw cartoons, but also learn art itself (Figure Drawing, Color Theory, and stuff). The sad thing is, I don't understand it. The only thing I've done that is close to art is draw cartoons and anime-ish things but only as a sort of a hobby I enjoy a lot. I want to know though so maybe someone can explain to me.
Also after reading the paragraph I just typed it sounds awkward to me but I don't really know how to word it. I'm a confused person ._. less
Hello everyone. I've only been drawing for about a year and want... moreHello everyone. I've only been drawing for about a year and want some advice on where to go with my (admittedly small) portfolio from here. I'm a junior in high school so I need to make my portfolio, obviously, before college applications. I know I need to do more real-time sketches, but for digital work am I on the right path?
http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2130
Thanks so much!!
Sorry for the last minute post, but if there are any of you inte... moreSorry for the last minute post, but if there are any of you interested in this class, sign up now!
I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how many more of these classes I will be teaching, so if you intend on taking the class, I'd do it soon.
I have a lot to share, and I think it is a real bargain, especially for those that are out of state or out of the country. There isn't any innappropriate content (language, video, images, etc.) so it is safe for high schoolers.
I'm finishing up teaching a 2nd year story boarding class at Calarts...think about it...Calarts tuition is $40,000k+ a year...don't miss out on this class while it is around. I probably won't be teaching at Calarts again for a while either, I just don't have the time, with family and my own projects that I want to do.
If you have any questions about the class, let me know, I'll try and get back to you as quickly as possible.
Thanks.
-STEVEN
Here is a link for registeri... less
My company's doing a free six day retreat (including travel to S... moreMy company's doing a free six day retreat (including travel to San Francisco) and is looking for young Jewish animators - either current students, or someone who's graduated in the last three years. If you know of anyone, I'd love if you could help spread the word. Here's the details - www.g-dcast.com/sgcjm13
Any help is much appreciated.
Thank you,
-Jeremy
From CartoonBrew:
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/bre... moreFrom CartoonBrew:
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/breaking-disney-just-gutted-their-hand-drawn-animation-division-81043.html
It's just nine people ... but it's nine of their BEST people! It looks like Disney reportedly will have no traditional animation features in its pipeline for the near future and they're not planning on any.
I talked to someone in the industry and her advice to me was to make sure my skills are diversified and to be VERY, VERY comfortable with digital tools and with 3D animation. There still are, and probably will be, lots of 2D jobs out there but you never know where the best opportunities will be and how the industry will change. less
I know there are many threads here with this topic, but I just w... moreI know there are many threads here with this topic, but I just want give my perspective.
Ever since I was a child, it has always been my dream to make movies, especially animated movies. I used to draw comics and make flipbooks everyday, but up until eighth grade or so I completely lost interest in art and my desire to make movies was gone. It was not until recently in my late-junior year in high school that my love for art/animation have been restored.
The problem is, I feel as though I may never catch up to the standards the industry wants from artists. It's easy to tell aspiring artists to draw everyday, but I keep asking myself what if that is not enough? When I read about my favorite animators and artists, and how they got their first jobs in their early to mid twenties, I feel a little discouraged, feeling that I haven't made any progress. Even reading about how they were already making animated shorts when they kids gets me down. I also fear failing in... less
Im building my portfolio for college, i will be trying out for c... moreIm building my portfolio for college, i will be trying out for calarts, sheridan, risd, ringling and acadamey of art. i have 5 more months to puth this together and i SERIOUSLY need to know what to push harder on and what to leave behind. im 25 years old and waiting another year will be a serious draw back. i have never applied before so im taking a shot in the dark here. i have put a ton up there because im just trying to see what i need to push on and its not an actual portfolio. thank you for all of your help for anyone who does help.
life drawings
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2108
computer stuff
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I am a high school senior and primarily a stop motion animator, ... moreI am a high school senior and primarily a stop motion animator, I have been accepted to CalArts (experimental animation) and to SCAD. I have a full ride at SCAD, but I also have a pretty good scholarship at CalArts. While the scholarship helps, and I wouldn't be able to even consider it without it, If I go to CalArts I would have to take out some loans, but the only things I would be paying at SCAD would be dorms, books, etc. Is CalArts worth it to get into debt or does school really matter that much when you get out into the animation industry? With CalArts reputation and a scholarship it is hard to turn down, but SCAD is a great school as well and it would be cheaper. Anyone have any input? I am sort of conflicted!
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Hi, I too would really appreciate it if I could get some critiqu... moreHi, I too would really appreciate it if I could get some critique/advice for my rejected CalArts portfolio.
http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1930
What do you think I should develop over the coming months? I'm ready to give this another honest go, and I'm gonna spend another 8 months totally reshaping my perspectives on art and drawing. So, don't be afraid to be brutally honest.
One thing that Steve Brown (from CalArts) told me on Portfolio Day was that there wasn't much in my portfolio that showed that I wanted to be an animator. Any suggestions about how I should go about "proving" that I do want to be an animator?
Do you guys use any approaches to drawing (especially figure drawing) that you think are particularly "animatorly"?
Also, I noticed that a lot of you accepted and current students have a really great economy of line. How do you keep your line-making to a minimum? What is your thought process?
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Darren Houseman said:So Sheridan's motto should be: "We're the b... moreDarren Houseman said:So Sheridan's motto should be: "We're the best and most affordable animation school that you'd NEVER want to go to!"
Lol.I guess you could say that. I mean for domestic students tuition is only like $1300 maybe? I forgot. I'm sure my dad would be completely relieved if I didn't get accepted to CalArts xD. I think what gave Sheridan away was the winters up here in Ontario. They probably would've had a lot of animation students if they were located somewhere warmer, like Vancouver. less
So Sheridan's motto should be: "We're the best and most affordab... moreSo Sheridan's motto should be: "We're the best and most affordable animation school that you'd NEVER want to go to!"
Hey yo! I'm just gonna post it here bc it's an overall crit of y... moreHey yo! I'm just gonna post it here bc it's an overall crit of your sketchbook rather than just one piece.
Your life drawings show you understand anatomy, but your linework distracts me. Try to think about the quality of line next. As in, it's darker in the shadow, not fuzzy, you put down a line and that's your line. It looks like you just work really quickly and that's how you're getting your lines everywhere, so my advice would be to slow down and think before you place a line. The drawings would end up neater and be an easier read.
As an aside, when you do your life drawings, do you draw the skeleton first? Not necessarily the actual skeleton, I mean do you sketch the overall form of the person and what they're sitting on by drawing the angles and gestures first, then going into more detail? I only ask because I see no skeleton in your drawings and can't tell if you are drawing one or not because of how fuzzy your drawings end up.
Your animal drawings also show you understand how to... less
I'm a junior planning to apply to Calarts for the fall 2014 scho... moreI'm a junior planning to apply to Calarts for the fall 2014 schoolyear and don't really have much time to work on my portfolio, school going on and all. With Summer and the freetime that comes along with it on the approach though, I want to know if my sketchbook work at least is on the right track and general what I should most def. improve on. It would be most appreciated if you took a look and left some input; rip it apart if you please. And let me apologize now for the horrible documentation.
http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2144 <--there's the link woah less
Hey julie. For someone who is still a high school sophomore, you... moreHey julie. For someone who is still a high school sophomore, you are off to a good start in my opinion.
So, I think the biggest problem with your figure drawings is that you are still having some problems with anatomy and proportions. It is my advice that you try to do more "perfect" drawings, meaning, you measure every angle, head distance, etc. You need to learn to draw from life as closely as you can. I know it is a pain, and I would "hate" it too - doing academic figure drawings is practically the antithesis of animation-type drawing, but you need to perfect your general figure understanding first before you go into exaggeration and elimination. If you can't draw academically, you will not know when, or what to exaggerate or eliminate for animation-type drawing.
- http://www.animatedbuzz.com/public/album_photo/c7/de/dde9_b5a6.jpg?c=5ef1
In this image, you give us a good indication as to what is going on with the pose, but there are still problems worth considering. The arm should be. . . what should I... less