Whenever I draw my brothers… I tend to draw them as if they were still 8 - 10 years old. In fact, They just turned 20. TODAY! It all seemed to happen so quickly. So today, my brothers, I draw you as the men you are. You earned it.
Anonymous: Since you work for Disney as a visual development artist, was it hard to get that job? What do they look for in a visual development artist?
Good question. Let me spell out first what big studios such as Disney look for in a visual development artist. They have to have a solid grasp of visual storytelling through ideas (imagination), composition (perspective/camera, staging, and values/lighting), and color on top of their solid draftsmanship. In addition, good attitude, respectful, and being a team player complete the requirements.
Now let me rephrase your question. Instead of asking, “was it hard for me to get that job?”, you should ask “was I ready to get that job?”. Honestly and in humility, it wasn’t that difficult for me because I knew I was ready. Now if I wasn’t, it would be difficult or even impossible.
So anybody who wants to be a visual development artist at a big studio like Disney, check the requirements first then compare your artworks with those who are already working at that studio. Ask yourself if you’re close, at par, or even better than those artists. If you can honestly say yes, then it’s time to apply. Do not compare your artworks to your classmate or even your art teachers. Unless you want their job, compare your artworks to those artists you want to take the job from. Its a tough industry but you can thrive and survive if you have the right attitude, talent, and priorities. Hope these help. All the best to you.
I was wondering how many webcomics there were out there with black protagonists (for my own reference). Then I figured plenty of other folks would love to see a list. So heeeeere we go! (Please reblog and add more!)
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.
About My Work
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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