December 7, 2013 21:07
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December 7, 2013 21:01
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All my life I’ve been extremely negative and mean, so I want to change that!!
I completely understand why a lot of us feel that we’re not good enough artists. Especially in animation, it’s a competitive field. And we’re constantly pressured to go to an art school, get a degree, get an internship, and work in an industry before we turn 30 and we’re “old”.
The anxiety and stress is unhealthy and just lowers our self-esteem dramatically. I personally blame the internet.
More tips:
- It’s never too late! Who cares if you’re 15 or 40. Don’t feel inadequate if someone younger has accomplished more or if someone is more admired than you.
- It’s okay to dream to work in certain studios, but your other big goal is to be the best artist you can be. I know that sounds cliche but it’s a good way to feel proud of yourself. That is still my biggest ambition and the amount of friends and contacts I’ve made over the past couple of years is a tremendous bonus.
- Be nice to yourself!! I’m a self-critique but it’s okay to feel proud of your work. Accept every compliment you receive and be grateful. I’m a bit nervous towards any form of adulation but I’m thanking everyone regardless.
- Sometimes it’s okay to whine. I used to be against that but that just bottles up your emotions until it explodes and you’re depressed for 3-4 whole months. Write it out in a journal or talk to someone. Then cheer yourself up because you deserve to be happy.
Yeesh I’m sorry for the all the blabbering. I hope this helps everyone. This is also for me too so I don’t always feel crummy. It stinks but we can pull through it!
Let’s get confident!!
December 6, 2013 20:10
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- Mandy Patinkin on Charlie Rose last night. (via jsmooth995)
Damn Mandy!!! Hella wise!!
(via magnoliapearl)
December 6, 2013 20:09
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December 6, 2013 20:02
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December 2, 2013 02:14
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does anyone have any tips on how to make new characters
i’m completely and utterly stuck, and i want new brainbabies
Think of an idea that you believe in or have recently learned and create a character that represents the opposite of it and needs to learn it. This way you have a built in arc for your character. In terms of design, just make the design reflect the character’s personality in a symbolic way. This is what I do at least.
November 30, 2013 12:20
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I like this time of year for all sorts of reasons.
Yeah, it’s commercial and whatever. But in some ways, in little ways, people remember to be human (or frog!).
November 27, 2013 23:55
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It’s easy to become a raincloud this time of year. Keep your mind and body warm!
Trillian’s drawings are so beautiful
November 27, 2013 23:30
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walk walk fashion baby
November 27, 2013 23:29
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other thing, it will be a pokemon
November 27, 2013 23:23
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thing
November 27, 2013 23:21
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November 27, 2013 23:15
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November 26, 2013 18:32
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Caricatures of my pals Adam Hines and Andrew Murray!
The two do a weekly podcast called Guys with Pencils! If you’re interested in art/animation or indie games, definitely check it out! I’ve learned a lot about the industry because of them!
November 26, 2013 00:04
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“Nature’s Most Underappreciated Creatures”
Amazing guy, that Bob.
November 25, 2013 23:08
November 25, 2013 22:50
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November 23, 2013 18:51
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another totally indulgent break from commissions in order to celebrate hannibal’s airdate! SO EXCITED.
November 22, 2013 20:01
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spx:
SO AMAZE!My Drake’s Duck poster got accepted into the Advertising category in Society of Illustrator’s annual this year!
The poster is part of a series of artworks featuring the Drake’s Duck having adventures in New York. Also the first advertising job I took as a new graudate back in June! :)
Thank you, Illustrator 56 judges & congratulation to everyone who made amazing pieces this year!
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Hi, I'm Tim Lai! I'm a cartoonist living in Ontario, Canada. I like drawing cute and colourful things. This blog is a hub where you can find all of my Tumblr, DeviantArt, Flickr, Blogspot, and other posts in one place.
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I write and draw Lemon Inc., a comic about a seven-year-old who wants to be a business tycoon when he grows up. Until then, he runs a lemonade stand. You can read it at www.lemon-inc.com.
I have done some professional web and graphic design work, including designing the website for the webcomic, Just Joel. I'm also a member of the webcomic collective, Ink Bomb Comics.
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This looks great! Guh, you’ve been so much more productive than me.