Author: Angela Entzminger

Nickelodeon Artist Program
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/artist-program

Illustration Academy
http://www.theillustrationacademy.com/

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Ep. 038: Louise Smythe – Pixar Story Artist – Part I

By Angela Entzminger February 14, 2017 February 14, 2017 animation, Animation Interview, Pixar Animation Studios, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards

Annie-nominated Story Artist Louise Smythe shares her story today on the podcast! Growing up in Memphis, TN Louise dreamed of becoming an illustrator. While in college she discovered the magic of animation via Disney behind-the-scenes segments on DVD, and then worked to make her dream a reality. Join us as we discuss her college career and interning and working full-time at Pixar Animation Studios!

Louise Smythe’s Websites

Website
http://louise-smythe.blogspot.com/

Instagram
@Miss.Louise.S

Animation Events & More!

Fan*Alley 2017 Ground Zero Animation Expo
http://shopfanalley.com/2017-ground-zero-animation-expo

The Animation Network Mixer
http://www.theanimationnetwork.org/mixer

Women in Animation Events
http://womeninanimation.org/calendar/

Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/writing-program

Nickelodeon Artist Program
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/artist-program

Illustration Academy
http://www.theillustrationacademy.com/

The Show

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@animjourney

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@animjourney

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Ep. 037: Morghan Gill – 2D Artist at Kabam and More!

By Angela Entzminger January 31, 2017 January 31, 2017 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Character Design, Concept Art, Concept Artist, Illustration, Illustrator, Kabam, Layout Designer, LCAD

In today’s episode artist and animator Morghan Gill shares how her love of animation inspired her to attend Laguna College of Art Design and pursue her dreams of becoming a professional artist. She discusses what it’s like working for various studios, teaching at her alma mater, tabling at conventions and her successfully funded Kickstarter campaign for her latest sketchbook, Project Pink. It’s a fantastic episode you won’t want to miss, and make sure to sign up for her painting workshop at the Ground Zero Animation Expo in February!

Morghan Gill’s Websites

Website
www.mogiarts.com

Instagram
@TeaTigerCafe

Twitter
@TeaTigerCafe

Tumblr
TeaTigerCafe.tumblr.com

YouTube Channel
Skydiamond7

Etsy Store
TeaTigerCafe

Los Angeles Area Events And More!

The 44th Annie Awards
http://annieawards.org

Fan*Alley 2017 Ground Zero Animation Expo
http://shopfanalley.com/2017-ground-zero-animation-expo

The Animation Network Mixer
http://www.theanimationnetwork.org/mixer

Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/writing-program

Nickelodeon Artist Program
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/artist-program

The Show

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@animjourney

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@animjourney

The Host

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@SketchySoul

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Ep. 036: Mallory Carlson – Background Designer & Children’s Book Illustrator

By Angela Entzminger January 17, 2017 January 17, 2017 2D Animation, animation, Background Designer, Background Painter, Children's Book Illustrator, Nick Artist Program, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Pig Goat Banana Cricket

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Freelance Artist Mallory Carlson’s first memory was coloring the walls of her home with a crayon, and from that first moment she knew that her destiny awaited her in the arts. In the years since Mallory has made her mark on the world as a children’s book illustrator, character designer, an alumna of the Nickelodeon Artist Program, and a background designer on shows such as Pig Goat Banana Cricket. Hear her amazing story and what it takes to stay true to yourself and persevere in the world of animation!

Mallory Carlson’s Websites

Instagram
@MalloryCarlson

Website
http://www.mallorycarlson.com/

Twitter
@MalloryCarlson

Tumblr
My Mallory Gallery

Animation Events!

Women’s March Los Angeles
http://womeninanimation.org

The 44th Annie Awards
http://annieawards.org

Fan*Alley 2017 Ground Zero Animation Expo
http://shopfanalley.com/2017-ground-zero-animation-expo

T.A.N. Mixer
http://www.theanimationnetwork.org/mixer

Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/writing-program

The Show

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@animjourney

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Ep. 035: Eivind Andvig – 3D Animator for Red Thread Games

By Angela Entzminger December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 3D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Game Industry, Gaming, Video Games

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Growing up in Norway Eivind Andvig and his friends created super 8 films, played video games, watched movies and enjoyed being kids in the 90s. His passion for storytelling led him to studying illustration in England and eventually studying in the United States to learn how to become a 3D animator. Now he works as a professional animator for independent video game studio Red Thread Games. Join us today as we discuss his amazing journey from fan to professional!

And special event this week: The Star Wars Pilots Show at Pop Secret Gallery! Check it out: http://bit.ly/2hvZKtD

Eivind Andvig’s Websites

Twitter
@eivind_andvig

Blogger
http://eivind-the-animator.blogspot.com/

Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/user6132670

The Show

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@animjourney

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@animjourney

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@SketchySoul

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Ep. 034: Scotland Barnes – Storyboard Artist for Disney TV Animation and Former Academy of Art University Instructor – Part II

By Angela Entzminger December 7, 2016 December 7, 2016 Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards

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In part two of my interview with Scotland Barnes we discuss what it was like working at various retail jobs to make ends meet, having an all or nothing mentality, how he found his freelance jobs, teaching at the university level, working at Disney and more!

Scotland Barnes’ Websites

Blog: http://scotlandbarnes.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scotlandbarnes

Tumblr: http://scotlandbarnes.tumblr.com/

Twitter: @scotlandbarnes

Instagram: @scotlandbarnes

The Show

Twitter: @animjourney

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Website: www.sketchysoul.com

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Ep. 033: Scotland Barnes – Disney TV Animation Storyboard Artist and former Art Instructor at Academy of Art University – Part I

By Angela Entzminger November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016 Animation Interview, Caricature Artist, Cartoon Network, Disney, Disney TV Animation, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards, Warner Bros.

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Scotland Barnes is one of the hardest working people in the animation industry today. In part one of our interview he talks about graduating from undergrad and grad school during economic downturns, working at various survival jobs, and finding as many courses and books inside and outside of school as he could in order to improve his storytelling chops. Find out why it’s important to study all facets of art, how discovering your style of learning can help you level up and how teaching others can help you solidify your understanding of the field of animation!

Scotland Barnes’ Websites

Blog: http://scotlandbarnes.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scotlandbarnes

Tumblr: http://scotlandbarnes.tumblr.com/

Twitter: @scotlandbarnes

Instagram: @scotlandbarnes

The Show

Twitter: @animjourney

Instagram: @animjourney

The Host

Website: www.sketchysoul.com

Twitter: @SketchySoul

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Ep. 032: Everett Downing – Sony Pictures Animation Storyboard Artist and Creator of ‘The Book of Mojo’ – Part II

By Angela Entzminger November 16, 2016 March 27, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, 3D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards

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In episode 032 storyboard artist and animator Everett Downing discusses how he landed his various jobs at the top studios in the industry, what it was like getting interviewed on NPR, Wired Magazine, i09 and more for 365 Supers and his current project, The Book of Mojo. And if you’re going to CTNX 2016 in Burbank Nov. 18th – 20th you can hear him speak about his work and career and The Book of Mojo!

Everett Downing’s Websites

Website: http://www.edowning.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edogdowning

Instagram: @Edogdowning

Twitter: @Mr_Scribbles

The Book of Mojo: http://www.bookofmojo.com/

See Everett Downing Live at CTNX in Burbank, CA!

Saturday Nov. 19, 2016
The Virtual Studio – 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm

Sunday Nov. 20, 2016
Cultural Representation in Film and Books – 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm
Book Signing – The Book of Mojo – 2:00 pm to 3:30pm

Check out the link for more information and to purchase tickets:
http://ctnanimationexpo.com

Also, previous guests Steve Ahn, Mike Yates and Pat Marconett will be in attendance at CTNX and previous guest Christine Knopp will be at DesignerCon. Make sure to say hello!

DesignerCon 2016
http://www.designercon.com/
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Ep. 031: Everett Downing – Storyboard Artist for Sony Pictures Animation and Creator of ‘The Book of Mojo’ – Part I

By Angela Entzminger November 8, 2016 March 19, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, 3D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Big Idea, DreamWorks, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, Sony, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards

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Animator and Storyboard Artist Everett Downing turned his love of comics, movies and storytelling into a career at some of the most well-known studios in the animation industry including Big Idea, Blue Sky, Pixar, DreamWorks and Sony Pictures Animation. In part one of our interview he discusses how seeing Toy Story in college changed his artistic trajectory and how it’s important to pay attention to changes in the animation landscape. And if you’re going to CTNX 2016 in Burbank Nov. 18th – 20th you can hear him speak about his work and career including his latest collaborative project The Book of Mojo!

Everett Downing’s Websites

Website: http://www.edowning.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edogdowning

Instagram: @Edogdowning

Twitter: @Mr_Scribbles

The Book of Mojo: http://www.bookofmojo.com/

See Everett Downing Live at CTNX in Burbank, CA!

Saturday Nov. 19, 2016
The Virtual Studio – 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm

Sunday Nov. 20, 2016
Cultural Representation in Film and Books – 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm
Book Signing – The Book of Mojo – 2:00 pm to 3:30pm

Check out the link for more information and to purchase tickets:
http://ctnanimationexpo.com

The Show

Twitter: @animjourney

Instagram: @animjourney

The Host

Website: www.sketchysoul.com

Twitter: @SketchySoul

Instagram: @SketchySoul

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Ep. 030: Eliot Min – Cofounder of Indie Game Cerebrawl

By Angela Entzminger September 25, 2016 September 25, 2016 2D Animation, animation, Animator, Character Design, Concept Art, Concept Artist, Disney, Disney Interactive, Game design, Game Industry, Gaming, Video Games

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Eliot Min went from being a concept art at a video game studios like Harmonix, 38 Studios and Disney Interactive to forming a team and creating the epic 2D fighting game Cerebrawl. In today’s interview Eliot shares his journey from going to art school to being a game tester and eventually raising the funds needed to quit his day job and embark on his fantastic new journey. For anyone who loves games and dreams of choosing your own adventure, this interview is for you!

Eliot Min’s Portfolio Sites

Website
http://NIWindustries.com

DeviantArt
http://niw.deviantart.com niwindustries.com

Tumblr
http://niwindustries.tumblr.com

Twitter
@niwindustries

Instagram
@niwindustries

Cerebrawl’s Sites

Website
http://www.cerebrawl.in/

Twitch
https://www.twitch.tv/cerebrawlin

Twitter
@cerebrawlin

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