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What forges great professional artists? That's the simple question we try to answer as we interview professional creators with careers in the Entertainment Industries.

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What forges great professional artists? That's the simple question we try to answer as we interview professional creators with careers in the Entertainment Industries.

    The Hard Truth About Fantasy Illustration With Bruce Brenneise

    The Hard Truth About Fantasy Illustration With Bruce Brenneise

    Pat Interviewed fantasy illustrator Bruce Brenneise (pronounced Bren-EYE-zee) is an award- winning fantasy illustrator. He is known for world-building via vibrant, epic, otherworldly environments. 
    We discussed his creative education, whether or not art school is a good choice, how he broke into the fantasy illustration industry, over saturation of the illustration field, and how AI "art" may change the industry and careers.
    www.brucebrenneise.com
    https://www.artstation.com/brucebrenn
    https://www.artstation.com/brucebrenn
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    JonBoy Meyers - Part 2 - Surviving The Business of Comic Book Art

    JonBoy Meyers - Part 2 - Surviving The Business of Comic Book Art

    • 1 hr 5 min
    The Future of Animation Careers - Interview with Ginger Tontaveetong and Jeff Yu Part 2

    The Future of Animation Careers - Interview with Ginger Tontaveetong and Jeff Yu Part 2

    Jeff and Ginger are the unknown super champions of Animation Workers. Check out the incredibly important work they are doing to help guide employers and employees to a better, more sustainable way of working that will impact the future of the industry. We also discuss job hunting, the future of remote work (did you catch what Elon Musk is trying to pull), and unionization of Animation Studios. It's all here, gang. Link in bio.
    Also available on YouTube:
    https://youtu.be/jS8pwlNfZ4c
    ASIFA-South (International Animation Society - South US Chapter)
    https://www.asifa-south.com
    ASIFAC - Animation Festival and Conference
    https://www.asifa-south.com/asifac-festival
    Ginger Tontaveetong: Executive Director of ASIFA-SOUTH
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-tontaveetong-animator
    Jeff Yu: VR Artist and Content Developer for Themed Attraction Industry
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffyuart
    https://www.artstation.com/jeffyuart
    https://www.jeffyuart.com
    Resources: 
    https://www.asifa-south.com/resource
    https://ggda.org/
    https://www.georgiaproduction.org
    http://s3.siggraph.org
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    • 42 min
    How Animation Careers Changed in the Last 2 Years - Part 1

    How Animation Careers Changed in the Last 2 Years - Part 1

    We discuss the changing landscape of careers in Animation, games, and attractions amid the challenges of the Last 2 years with ASIFA-South Execs, Ginger Tontaveetong and Jeff Yu.
     
     
    ASIFA-South (International Animation Society - South US Chapter)
    https://www.asifa-south.com/
     
    ASIFAC - Animation Festival and Conference
    https://www.asifa-south.com/asifac-festival
     
    Ginger Tontaveetong: Executive Director of ASIFA-SOUTH
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-tontaveetong-animator/
     
    Jeff Yu: VR Artist and Content Developer for Themed Attraction Industry
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffyuart/
    https://www.artstation.com/jeffyuart
    https://www.jeffyuart.com
     
    Resources: 
    https://www.asifa-south.com/resource
    https://ggda.org/
    https://www.georgiaproduction.org
    http://s3.siggraph.org
     
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    • 38 min
    JonBoy Meyers: Comic Book Artist

    JonBoy Meyers: Comic Book Artist

    Interview with Comic Book Artist JonBoy Meyers. We cover his early inspirations to draw, his art education and what advice he has for anyone who wants to start a career in comics.
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Coran Kizer Stone: Animation Character Designer

    Coran Kizer Stone: Animation Character Designer

    Coran Kizer Stone - Animation Character Designer - how to use social media to start your art career
    Pat chatted with Coran Kizer Stone about his inspirations, how he got his start in the Animation Industry, and how he maintains his incredible social media presence. Listen to the end for all the great knowledge that this incredible professional artist offers us in this fantastic interview.

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    • 53 min

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