Why Brushes Matter (with Procreate's Kyle Webster)

Procreate's Kyle Webster, the Internet's favorite digital art brush builder, on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize.
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Writing Comics For Kids (with Shawn Pryor)

Shawn Pryor, author of over sixty published books and graphic novels (most for all ages), offers insights on outlining, working with artists and the e...

Solve Plot Problems with "Mirrored" Story Structure

KM Weiland, author of "Creating Character Arcs" and "Structuring Your Novel" reveals how to solve plot problems using "chiastic" or "mirrored" story s...

Can't Find Time For Art? Try This...

In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Why "time management" so rarely works for artists and four tips for a more effective solutio...

12 Tips For Finishing Ambitious Creative Projects (with Victoria Ying)

Victoria Ying, animation visual development artist (Tangled, Frozen, Big Hero 6) and comics creator (City Of Secrets, Harvey winner Hungry Ghost) join...

Jim Henson's Creative Legacy

The Jim Henson Company Archives’ Director and Historian Karen Falk offers insights into Jim’s creative process, his collaborative style of leadership...

Interacting With Color: Insights From Josef Albers

Author Fritz Horstman of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation reveals how color "lies" to our eyes and why that matters to artists.
PLUS: Changi...

Did Disney Learn His Lesson? Inside The Animation Strike Of 1941

"The Disney Revolt" author Jake Friedman surveys the infamous animation strike of 1941, and explains why it matters to present-day artists.
We c...

The ImagineFX "Rising Stars" of 2D & 3D Art [Part 2]

Nine of my current mentees were named “Rising Stars” of 2d & 3d art by ImagineFX magazine.
In this two-part interview series, they’re here to sh...

ImagineFX Magazine's "Rising Stars" Of 2D & 3D Art

What would you do if you learned that your artwork would be featured in an industry-leading magazine for creative professionals all over the world?

Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Part 2] [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]

In part one of this series, graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shared tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design, and the cha...

Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]

Graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shares tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design and the challenge of creating honest art...

Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis - Part 2]

Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis shares insights about the vitality of professional networking, balancing perfecti...

Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis]

Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis (SpongeBob, Moominvalley) talks about establishing a freelance animation career f...

What Artists Should Look For In A Mentor

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*At the time of this recording, Chris' mentorship The Clockwork Heart is accepting applications. Email...

De-Stress Your Creative Process (With This Classical Practice)

In this episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” Chris Oatley, founder of The Magic Box Academy and Visual Development Artist for Disney, D...

Is Drawing Or Painting From Reference "Cheating"?

Pixar Animation Studios was always known for quality storytelling, but in the early years of CG feature animation, they also set the standard for desi...

Why Artists Need To Slow The Hell Down [YAB 2.1]

One of the most important mindset shifts in the career of any professional artist is a shift in focus from performance to practice.
Our culture...

The Crucial Question That Could Save Your Art Career [YAB 1.3]

In parts one and two of this series, I emphasized that most artists will never find a financially sustainable career until they develop a complete, pr...

The Crucial Question That Could Save Your Art Career [YAB 1.2]

In part one of this series, I posed a mostly rhetorical question:
Are professional artists (whether aspiring or experienced) foolish to believe...

The Crucial Question That Could Save Your Art Career [YAB 1.1]

To pursue a career as a professional artist is to expect a lot from your job.
…more, it seems, than most people expect from their own.
Pro...

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

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 ke...

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

In this short audio announcement, Chris Oatley shares updates on the return of his Composition & Color Theory course called Painting Drama and his app...

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

Hey, friends. Chris Oatley here. Thanks for downloading the deleted scene from The Visual Storytelling Podcast, Episode 3: 4 Ways Animation Artists Ca...

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

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...

[Bonus Clip] Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James Woods :: VSP #2

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

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

Is there more to you than what other people see?
Character Design is a fundamental aspect of Visual Storytelling.
…but there’s much more t...

[PDF] Dream Machine :: Student Success Stories - LoRes

[GUIDE] The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional :: VSP #1 - 300dpi

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[GUIDE] The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional :: VSP #1 - HiRes

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The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional :: VSP #1

“Show, don’t tell.”
It’s every Visual Storyteller’s mantra.
…but it’s easier said than done.
In today’s lesson, you’ll learn four wa...

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

Hello, my friends!
Chris Oatley here with a few time-sensitive ArtCast Announcements!
In this recording, I’ll provide updates on:
He...

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

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

These days, whenever I ask my industry colleagues where they’re finding work, the answer is almost always one of two things:
Industry connection...

[Transcript] 4 Keys To A Long And Healthy Illustration Career :: ArtCast #114

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

How long did it take you to learn the “Happy Birthday” song?
…and how long would it take you to learn to sing a pitch-perfect, note-for-note, Br...

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

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

What makes Toy Story a timeless classic?
In this short video tutorial, I share three lessons to help you create stories that resonate – to infin...

The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113

When author Mindy Johnson set out to write a book about of the history (or as Mindy says, the “HERstory”) of Walt Disney‘s definitively female “Ink &...