<p>Imagine you’re walking along a street in a big, busy city. Despite all the noise and movement, something shiny catches your eye. It’s a key. You pick it up and realize it’s the most unusual and ornate key you’ve ever seen. You take it home, toss it in a drawer and forget about it. &#8230;or [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com/best-new-concept-art-books/">The Best New Concept Art Books (2019 Edition) :: VSP #4</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com">ChrisOatley.com</a>.</p> <div style="clear:left"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/613456150/0/diy-animation/" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div> <div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/613456152/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/613456152/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/googleplus20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/613456152/diy-animation/,https%3a%2f%2fi1.wp.com%2fchrisoatley.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2019%2f12%2fVSP04-ChrisOatley-2019ConceptArtBooks-PostArtV10-1013x1920-ForWeb.jpg%3fresize%3d1920%252C1013"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/613456152/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/twitter20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/613456152/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/613456152/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&nbsp;&#160;</div>

Imagine you’re walking along a street in a big, busy city. Despite all the noise and movement, something shiny catches your eye. It’s a key. You pick it up and realize it’s the most unusual and ornate key you’ve ever seen. You take it home, toss it in a drawer and forget about it. &#8230;or [&#8230;] The post The Best New Concept Art Books (2019 Edition) :: VSP #4 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp;&#160;

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The Best New Concept Art Books (2019 Edition) :: VSP #4

<p>In this short audio announcement, Chris Oatley shares updates on the return of his Composition &#38; Color Theory course called Painting Drama and his appearances at CTN-X 2019! Click through to hear the announcement&#8230; http://traffic.libsyn.com/oatley/VSP03b-Announcement-PD2020-CTNX2019.mp3 [ download the mp3 ] [ subscribe ] *The gorgeous illustration at the top of this post is by Alex [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com/pd-ctnx19/">[Announcement] The Return Of &#8216;Painting Drama&#8217; &#038; CTNX 2019!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com">ChrisOatley.com</a>.</p> <div style="clear:left"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/609647422/0/diy-animation/" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div> <div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/609647424/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/609647424/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/googleplus20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/609647424/diy-animation/,https%3a%2f%2fi0.wp.com%2fchrisoatley.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2016%2f06%2fSaraBurke-PD1G4-1280w.jpg%3fresize%3d1280%252C613"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/609647424/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/twitter20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/609647424/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/609647424/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&nbsp;&#160;</div>

In this short audio announcement, Chris Oatley shares updates on the return of his Composition &#38; Color Theory course called Painting Drama and his appearances at CTN-X 2019! Click through to hear the announcement&#8230; http://traffic.libsyn.com/oatley/VSP03b-Announcement-PD2020-CTNX2019.mp3 [ download the mp3 ] [ subscribe ] *The gorgeous illustration at the top of this post is by Alex [&#8230;] The post [Announcement] The Return Of &#8216;Painting Drama&#8217; &#038; CTNX 2019! appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp;&#160;

[Announcement] The Return Of ‘Painting Drama’ & CTNX 2019!

<p>Disney Storyboard Artist and Director Natalie Nourigat describes her book I Moved To Los Angeles To Work In Animation as “part Autobio Comic and part ‘How-To&#8217; guide.&#8217;” It’s hilarious, emotional, beautifully illustrated and I now consider it required reading for every aspiring Animation professional. Today, Natalie joins me for a lesson inspired by her book: 4 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com/artists-move-los-angeles-animation/">4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The Move To Los Angeles: With Natalie Nourigat :: VSP #3</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com">ChrisOatley.com</a>.</p> <div style="clear:left"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/609229140/0/diy-animation/" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div> <div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/609225684/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/609225684/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/googleplus20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/609225684/diy-animation/,https%3a%2f%2fi1.wp.com%2fchrisoatley.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2019%2f10%2fVSP03-MoveToLA-1920x1080-PostArt-ForWeb.jpg%3fresize%3d1920%252C1080"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/609225684/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/twitter20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/609225684/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/609225684/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&nbsp;&#160;</div>

Disney Storyboard Artist and Director Natalie Nourigat describes her book I Moved To Los Angeles To Work In Animation as “part Autobio Comic and part ‘How-To&#8217; guide.&#8217;” It’s hilarious, emotional, beautifully illustrated and I now consider it required reading for every aspiring Animation professional. Today, Natalie joins me for a lesson inspired by her book: 4 [&#8230;] The post 4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The Move To Los Angeles: With Natalie Nourigat :: VSP #3 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp;&#160;

4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The Move To Los Angeles: With Natalie Nourigat :: VSP #3

<p>Is there more to you than what other people see? Character Design is a fundamental aspect of Visual Storytelling. …but there’s much more to Character Design than the visual aspects. Disney Visual Development Artist James Woods &#8211; best known for his Animation Character Design work on Mary Poppins Returns &#8211; joins me for today’s lesson: [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/">Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James Woods :: VSP #2</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com">ChrisOatley.com</a>.</p> <div style="clear:left"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/607141892/0/diy-animation/" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div> <div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/607141894/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/607141894/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/googleplus20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/607141894/diy-animation/,https%3a%2f%2fi1.wp.com%2fchrisoatley.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2019%2f09%2fJamWoodsBigCat_1920x1080.jpg%3fresize%3d1920%252C1080"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/607141894/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/twitter20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/607141894/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/607141894/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comments"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a>&nbsp; <div style="clear:left;"><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comments"><h3>Comments</h3></a><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comment-370286">By: Character Design Challenge &#8211; Mo Kapsaqi </a> <i>by Character Design Challenge – Mo Kapsaqi</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comment-370285">Chris and James, I really enjoyed this one. Your reminder ...</a> <i>by John</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comment-370283">Thanks for your reply Chris. At CTNX the Art Directors were ...</a> <i>by Melissa Peterson</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comment-370282">Hi, Melissa! Yes, we would love to have James return to the ...</a> <i>by Chris Oatley</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comment-370281">Thanks, Andrea. Yeah, one of the most common problems in ...</a> <i>by Chris Oatley</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/james-woods-character-design-illusion-life/#comments">Plus 2 more...</a></li></ul></div>&#160;</div>

Is there more to you than what other people see? Character Design is a fundamental aspect of Visual Storytelling. …but there’s much more to Character Design than the visual aspects. Disney Visual Development Artist James Woods &#8211; best known for his Animation Character Design work on Mary Poppins Returns &#8211; joins me for today’s lesson: [&#8230;] The post Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James Woods :: VSP #2 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp; CommentsBy: Character Design Challenge &#8211; Mo Kapsaqi by Character Design Challenge – Mo KapsaqiChris and James, I really enjoyed this one. Your reminder ... by JohnThanks for your reply Chris. At CTNX the Art Directors were ... by Melissa PetersonHi, Melissa! Yes, we would love to have James return to the ... by Chris OatleyThanks, Andrea. Yeah, one of the most common problems in ... by Chris OatleyPlus 2 more...&#160;

Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James Woods :: VSP #2

<p>“Show, don’t tell.” It’s every Visual Storyteller’s mantra. &#8230;but it’s easier said than done. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn four ways to write &#8211; with pictures! &#8230;a practice that will help you solve existing Story problems, make a Story more powerful or get started on a new project! Brian McDonald &#8211; Visual Storytelling consultant for [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/">The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional :: VSP #1</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com">ChrisOatley.com</a>.</p> <div style="clear:left"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/604282616/0/diy-animation/" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div> <div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/604282618/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/604282618/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/googleplus20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/604282618/diy-animation/,https%3a%2f%2fi2.wp.com%2fchrisoatley.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2019%2f07%2fVSP01-PowerOfPictures-16x9-TitleCardArt-1920x1080.jpg%3fresize%3d1920%252C1080"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/604282618/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/twitter20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/604282618/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/604282618/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comments"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a>&nbsp; <div style="clear:left;"><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comments"><h3>Comments</h3></a><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comment-370271">By: #AmWriting #thee100s Log96, Round 3 &#8211; nerueru </a> <i>by #AmWriting #thee100s Log96, Round 3 – nerueru</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comment-370270">Very true.. Thanks Chris n Brian!</a> <i>by Prem</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comment-370269">Wow, I never thought about it, but writing the silent version ...</a> <i>by Rebecca Weis</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comment-370268">I constantly go back to Charlie Chaplin, Rowen Atkinson, and ...</a> <i>by Sway Molina</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comment-370267">Hey Ben, I was once talking to a guy about a popular show ...</a> <i>by Brian McDonald</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/power-of-pictures/#comments">Plus 24 more...</a></li></ul></div>&#160;</div>

“Show, don’t tell.” It’s every Visual Storyteller’s mantra. &#8230;but it’s easier said than done. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn four ways to write &#8211; with pictures! &#8230;a practice that will help you solve existing Story problems, make a Story more powerful or get started on a new project! Brian McDonald &#8211; Visual Storytelling consultant for [&#8230;] The post The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional :: VSP #1 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp; CommentsBy: #AmWriting #thee100s Log96, Round 3 &#8211; nerueru by #AmWriting #thee100s Log96, Round 3 – nerueruVery true.. Thanks Chris n Brian! by PremWow, I never thought about it, but writing the silent version ... by Rebecca WeisI constantly go back to Charlie Chaplin, Rowen Atkinson, and ... by Sway MolinaHey Ben, I was once talking to a guy about a popular show ... by Brian McDonaldPlus 24 more...&#160;

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<p>Hello, my friends! Chris Oatley here with a few time-sensitive ArtCast Announcements! In this recording, I’ll provide updates on: Dream Machine my new Social Media course for Artists. My upcoming presentation at Artistacon 2019 (plus a discount code). &#8230;and what to expect as we begin re-branding The ArtCast! Here we go! Listen To The Announcement: [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/">[Announcement] The Future Of The ArtCast, Artistacon &#038; Dream Machine!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com">ChrisOatley.com</a>.</p> <div style="clear:left"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/599478336/0/diy-animation/" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div> <div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/599478338/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/599478338/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/googleplus20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/599478338/diy-animation/,https%3a%2f%2fi1.wp.com%2fchrisoatley.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2019%2f03%2fVSP-Album-Art-ToneBG-1280x720.jpg%3fresize%3d1280%252C720"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/599478338/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/twitter20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/599478338/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/599478338/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comments"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a>&nbsp; <div style="clear:left;"><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comments"><h3>Comments</h3></a><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comment-370239">Man I just wanna grab my backpack run- face in the wind- and ...</a> <i>by Neru</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comment-370237">Thank you, Chris, for keeping us motivated! We appreciate all ...</a> <i>by Melissa Peterson</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comment-370234">Yay! Congrats and awesome news! Really digging the new score ...</a> <i>by Captain Dutz</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comment-370233">I was so thrilled listening to the podcast and hearing that ...</a> <i>by Mike Pouch</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comment-370232">Really considering applying to your course, Artistacon sounds ...</a> <i>by yusef shokry</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/m19/#comments">Plus 13 more...</a></li></ul></div>&#160;</div>

Hello, my friends! Chris Oatley here with a few time-sensitive ArtCast Announcements! In this recording, I’ll provide updates on: Dream Machine my new Social Media course for Artists. My upcoming presentation at Artistacon 2019 (plus a discount code). &#8230;and what to expect as we begin re-branding The ArtCast! Here we go! Listen To The Announcement: [&#8230;] The post [Announcement] The Future Of The ArtCast, Artistacon &#038; Dream Machine! appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp; CommentsMan I just wanna grab my backpack run- face in the wind- and ... by NeruThank you, Chris, for keeping us motivated! We appreciate all ... by Melissa PetersonYay! Congrats and awesome news! Really digging the new score ... by Captain DutzI was so thrilled listening to the podcast and hearing that ... by Mike PouchReally considering applying to your course, Artistacon sounds ... by yusef shokryPlus 13 more...&#160;

[Announcement] The Future Of The ArtCast, Artistacon & Dream Machine!

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These days, whenever I ask my industry colleagues where they’re finding work, the answer is almost always one of two things: Industry connections or Social Media. &#8230;but, despite the proliferation of Social Media success stories within the Entertainment Industries, many of us are still afraid of Social Media. &#8230;and if we’re not afraid, we’re often [&#8230;] The post 11 Social Media Habits That Hurt Your Art Career (And How To Break Them) :: ArtCast #115 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp; CommentsChris, thanks for helping us understand how to turn Social ... by Ron SandersThis is hands down one of the most wisdom filled, authentic ... by Coba BeukmanThanks so much Chris! A lot of valuable information to mull ... by LeonieChris I'm also interested in your view about 'the real you' ... by KristinaLove these! I took a buncha notes to summarise and plan on ... by Char ReedPlus 25 more...&#160;

11 Social Media Habits That Hurt Your Art Career (And How To Break Them) :: ArtCast #115

<p>How long did it take you to learn the “Happy Birthday” song? &#8230;and how long would it take you to learn to sing a pitch-perfect, note-for-note, Broadway power ballad? Years, right? Because style takes time. &#8230;and how many wrong notes would you produce in private before you gained the confidence to perform live? Millions. Process [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/">4 Keys To A Long and Healthy Illustration Career :: ArtCast #114</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://chrisoatley.com">ChrisOatley.com</a>.</p> <div style="clear:left"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/590023176/0/diy-animation/" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div> <div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/590023178/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/590023178/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/googleplus20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/590023178/diy-animation/,https%3a%2f%2fi1.wp.com%2fchrisoatley.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2018%2f12%2fChrisOatley-ButterflyVacation-WebOp-185Ratio-1920wX1080h.jpg%3fresize%3d1920%252C1080"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/590023178/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/twitter20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/590023178/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/590023178/diy-animation/"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comments"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a>&nbsp; <div style="clear:left;"><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comments"><h3>Comments</h3></a><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comment-370165">So good! I listened to this 3 times.</a> <i>by Mia Maria</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comment-370163">This talk, plus Drawn + Drafted link, are very timely to me ...</a> <i>by Ron</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comment-370162">I can always count on Chris to brighten my day, jostle the ...</a> <i>by Bryan</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comment-370161">Yay, excited for another artcast! Love it when you guys also ...</a> <i>by Cassandra</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comment-370160">YAY! New artcast!!! As per usual, I love it! Especially point ...</a> <i>by Britny Arnett</i><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://chrisoatley.com/long-healthy-illustration-career/#comments">Plus 10 more...</a></li></ul></div>&#160;</div>

How long did it take you to learn the “Happy Birthday” song? &#8230;and how long would it take you to learn to sing a pitch-perfect, note-for-note, Broadway power ballad? Years, right? Because style takes time. &#8230;and how many wrong notes would you produce in private before you gained the confidence to perform live? Millions. Process [&#8230;] The post 4 Keys To A Long and Healthy Illustration Career :: ArtCast #114 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&nbsp; CommentsSo good! I listened to this 3 times. by Mia MariaThis talk, plus Drawn + Drafted link, are very timely to me ... by RonI can always count on Chris to brighten my day, jostle the ... by BryanYay, excited for another artcast! Love it when you guys also ... by CassandraYAY! New artcast!!! As per usual, I love it! Especially point ... by Britny ArnettPlus 10 more...&#160;

4 Keys To A Long and Healthy Illustration Career :: ArtCast #114

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3 Lessons For Writing Timeless Stories :: “Toy Story” Edition

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The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113

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Theme Parks Concept Artist Chris Bradley On Building A Dream Career :: ArtCast #112

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Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! In part one of this series, Zach told the story of how he challenged his family’s expectations to pursue an artistic career, struggled through art school and avoided debt by working multiple jobs (including some uncomfortable internships). &#8230;and when he finally [&#8230;] The post Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111

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What would you do if you struggled for seven years to finally get an interview for your dream job at Disney&#8230; &#8230;and then completely blew it? Would you give up? &#8230;create a “Plan B”? What if you had already tried “Plan B”? &#8230;or would you hold onto hope for a second chance, humble yourself and [&#8230;] The post Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110

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