correction* "threefingersholdthepen.com" is now "threefingersholdthepen.blogspot.com"

Thank you for the input B.M., Cat Tuong Bui, and Amanda Candler. (I know this is a really late response) G.M. I checked the site "threefingersholdthepen.com" and it no longer exists. I plan on getting a few books now for those artists you've recommended. Thanks again. If anyone else has anything to add to this thread, I'd welcome any more advice!

G. M. said:

After looking at your portfolio (online) i suggest much more quick sketch life drawing.  More intimate observation. Don't listen to music while you do this, as no matter what anyone says, it obstructs observation.  Also, get the Donald Graham book on Composition--still the best on the market.  And learn to set yourself strong limitations in your work.  Tell one idea at a time, as simply and as clearly as you can.  Visit the great A. Film LA site and download the wealth of documents on composition and staging that Hans Perk has posted.  Great (and free) stuff.  And visit the great Scott Caple's site on drawing and composition.  

It's called "threefingersholdthepen.com."

 

 I am curious if you checked my portfolio on animated buzz alone or my other websites? Because I do spend time life drawing when at starbucks on my tumblr sketchbook. Also I do plan on improving my compositions. I'lll look into some of the things you've cited here.

 

 

 

 

I see. So I have to know animation first? I am working on a children's book with an author, does that count?

What is the best way to create a visual development portfolio? I've tried multiple times to submit to many animation studios but as an illustrator I have never gotten a single bite. Is there any way to get better results? Is there a way to break into the animation industry without having an BA in animation?