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Feb 2024
59m 42s

Character Design and Artistic Growth: In...

SCHOOL OF MOTION: DESIGN & ANIMATION TRAINING FOR MOGRAPH ARTISTS
About this episode

In our latest podcast episode, Emma Gillette, a professional illustrator and instructor of the newly released Character Design Fundamentals course, shares her experiences and insights, providing actionable lessons for fellow artists and designers.

Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/emma-gillette

 

Show Notes

Emma Gillette

People

Brent Adams

Sam Nielson

Maike Plenzke

Maxine Vee

Cory Loftis

Pieces

SpongeBob SquarePants

Encanto (2021)

Hercules (1997)

Tangled (2010)

Frozen (2013)

Moana (2016)

The Boxtrolls (2014)

Homer Simpson 3D by Miguel Vasquez

Monster High

Resources

Brigham Young University Animation Program

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