http://manvsart.com Art, Animation, and Comics discussion to entertain and inspire Artists. Wed, 02 May 2012 05:55:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Occasionally brooding, deeply passionate, and always interesting L.A. artist, animator, writer, and director Raul Aguirre Jr. draws on his eighteen years of animation experience at Disney, Nickelodeon, and Fox to inform, inspire, and entertain all artists. Warning!! Once you hear the Man vs. Art Podcast! You can't unhear it! Raul Aguirre Jr. yes Raul Aguirre Jr. topdrawer99@gmail.com topdrawer99@gmail.com (Raul Aguirre Jr.) © 2012 Raul Aguirre Jr. all rights reserved Professional Artist Raul Aguirre Jr. informs, inspires, and entertains all artists with art, animation, and comics shenanigans! visual art, animation, drawing, sketching, cartoons, comics, comic books, cartoonist, animator, design, how to draw, http://manvsart.com/wp-content/uploads/MVALOGO2012_144.jpg http://manvsart.com/category/2d-traditional-animation/ TV-G South Gate, California http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-69-developing-animation-for-tv-vs-creating-your-own-animated-short/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-69-developing-animation-for-tv-vs-creating-your-own-animated-short/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:20:08 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=3196 The flawed development system. Developing and pitching ideas for animated TV shows to networks and studios is a tough way to go. I have been going at it for seven years. I've managed to sell one property, my short Hero Heights at Nickelodeon. I've spent hundreds and hundreds of hours developing other shows and pitching them to all the networks only to be rejected time and time again, usually for silly reasons. Plus all of this development work is done for no pay]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-69-developing-animation-for-tv-vs-creating-your-own-animated-short/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,help artists.,mind of the artist,pitching stories,podcast,TV development The flawed development system. - Developing and pitching ideas for animated TV shows to networks and studios is a tough way to go. I have been going at it for seven years. I've managed to sell one property, my short Hero Heights at Nickelodeon. The flawed development system. Developing and pitching ideas for animated TV shows to networks and studios is a tough way to go. I have been going at it for seven years. I've managed to sell one property, my short Hero Heights at Nickelodeon. I've spent hundreds and hundreds of hours developing other shows and pitching them to all the networks only to be rejected time and time again, usually for silly reasons. Plus all of this development work is done for no pay Raul yes 1:01:26 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=3196-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-67-super-hero-movies-and-saturday-morning-cartoons/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-67-super-hero-movies-and-saturday-morning-cartoons/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:22:10 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=3118 2012 the year of the Super Hero Movies. Marvel has been dominating at the box office for the last couple of years. Warner Bros and DC are hoping to crush Marvel with Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated third and final chapter of his Batman Saga The Dark Knight Rises. Batman is going up against serious competition and going mano a mano a mano with Marvel's The Avengers and Sony's reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. Why Saturday Morning Cartoons are Dead. When I was a wee lad no matter how crappy things got at school every week I always had one beacon of a hope. One thing to look forward to, and that was Saturday Morning cartoons. Sadly Saturday Morning cartoons are now dead. People ask all me all the time. "WTF happened to Saturday morning cartoons?"]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-67-super-hero-movies-and-saturday-morning-cartoons/feed/ 0 animation,cartooning,cartoons,podcast,super hero movies 2012 the year of the Super Hero Movies. Marvel has been dominating at the box office for the last couple of years. Warner Bros and DC are hoping to crush Marvel with Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated third and final chapter of his Batman Saga The... 2012 the year of the Super Hero Movies. Marvel has been dominating at the box office for the last couple of years. Warner Bros and DC are hoping to crush Marvel with Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated third and final chapter of his Batman Saga The Dark Knight Rises. Batman is going up against serious competition and going mano a mano a mano with Marvel's The Avengers and Sony's reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. Why Saturday Morning Cartoons are Dead. When I was a wee lad no matter how crappy things got at school every week I always had one beacon of a hope. One thing to look forward to, and that was Saturday Morning cartoons. Sadly Saturday Morning cartoons are now dead. People ask all me all the time. "WTF happened to Saturday morning cartoons?" Raul yes 54:56 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=3118-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-66-the-thief-and-the-cobbler/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-66-the-thief-and-the-cobbler/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:09:44 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=3079 The Thief and the Cobbler was supposed to be the greatest animated feature film ever created! The film is master animator Richard Williams life's work, a highly revered legend in the animation industry.Williams labored on his dream project for over 30 years. Sadly, his masterpiece suffered a similar fat such as The Magnificent Ambersons and the unfinished Don Quoxite by Orson Welles. Imagine how much it sucks to have your life's work taken away from you because of money and then released to the public in a form totally different from that you intended. I call this artist's hell. That's the tragic and sad story behind The Thief and the Cobbler. When he began production in 1964, Williams wanted The Thief and the Cobbler to be his masterpiece, and a milestone in the art of animation. Because its complicated animation and independent funding, The Thief and the Cobbler was in and out of production for over three decades. Williams worked for years as a producer of incredible TV commercials. Every cent he earned went into the gradual independent production of The Thief.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-66-the-thief-and-the-cobbler/feed/ 0 2D,2D traditional animation,animation,animation drawings,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,disney,don bluth,DRAWING The Thief and the Cobbler was supposed to be the greatest animated feature film ever created! The film is master animator Richard Williams life's work, a highly revered legend in the animation industry.Williams labored on his dream project for over ... The Thief and the Cobbler was supposed to be the greatest animated feature film ever created! The film is master animator Richard Williams life's work, a highly revered legend in the animation industry.Williams labored on his dream project for over 30 years. Sadly, his masterpiece suffered a similar fat such as The Magnificent Ambersons and the unfinished Don Quoxite by Orson Welles. Imagine how much it sucks to have your life's work taken away from you because of money and then released to the public in a form totally different from that you intended. I call this artist's hell. That's the tragic and sad story behind The Thief and the Cobbler. When he began production in 1964, Williams wanted The Thief and the Cobbler to be his masterpiece, and a milestone in the art of animation. Because its complicated animation and independent funding, The Thief and the Cobbler was in and out of production for over three decades. Williams worked for years as a producer of incredible TV commercials. Every cent he earned went into the gradual independent production of The Thief. Raul yes 1:07:07 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=3079-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-65-assorted-tales-of-art-and-stuff/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-65-assorted-tales-of-art-and-stuff/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:42:10 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=3058 Today's show is a collection of assorted tales about art and stuff. First, I share the true story of a Jewel performance I attended at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. In the second segment Minion Mike Garvey nominates the great Terry Gilliam for the Man vs. Art Pantheon of Awesomeness! In the third segment Minion Jim Richardson shares his thoughts on the 2011 CTN EXPO and on his quest to get hired by Disney. In the fourth segment I give some advice on things visual artists can do to sharpen their creativity.The Final segment is a bit I wrote called "Every Artist's Dream." It's a tongue in cheek look at what we all fantasize about when we're sitting at the coffee shop scribbling away in our sketchbooks!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-65-assorted-tales-of-art-and-stuff/feed/ 2 animation,animator,art theory,artist,artistic fulfillment,creativity,disney,help artists.,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast,theory Today's show is a collection of assorted tales about art and stuff. First, I share the true story of a Jewel performance I attended at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. In the second segment Minion Mike Garvey nominates the great Terry Gill... Today's show is a collection of assorted tales about art and stuff. First, I share the true story of a Jewel performance I attended at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. In the second segment Minion Mike Garvey nominates the great Terry Gilliam for the Man vs. Art Pantheon of Awesomeness! In the third segment Minion Jim Richardson shares his thoughts on the 2011 CTN EXPO and on his quest to get hired by Disney. In the fourth segment I give some advice on things visual artists can do to sharpen their creativity.The Final segment is a bit I wrote called "Every Artist's Dream." It's a tongue in cheek look at what we all fantasize about when we're sitting at the coffee shop scribbling away in our sketchbooks! Raul yes 53:21 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=3058-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-64-creator-harry-partridge/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-64-creator-harry-partridge/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:48:02 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=3044 Mad man Harry Partridge is a UK based animator, writer, voice actor and musician who started his one man show of making cartoons for the web at 16. Since then he has directed shorts for the BBC, Playboy and Nintendo among others and has racked up over 50 million views on his youtube channel alone.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-64-creator-harry-partridge/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation,animation drawings,animator,art,artist,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,DRAWING,Flash Mad man Harry Partridge is a UK based animator, writer, voice actor and musician who started his one man show of making cartoons for the web at 16. Since then he has directed shorts for the BBC, Playboy and Nintendo among others and has racked up over ... Mad man Harry Partridge is a UK based animator, writer, voice actor and musician who started his one man show of making cartoons for the web at 16. Since then he has directed shorts for the BBC, Playboy and Nintendo among others and has racked up over 50 million views on his youtube channel alone. Raul yes 1:12:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=3044-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-62-minion-opinion-art-buffet/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-62-minion-opinion-art-buffet/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:38:59 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2975 Get your ART ON! Hola Minions. Today's podcast has a bunch of really cool things going on! So put down that weak little salad dish, grab that big honkin' plate and belly up to the Man vs. Art Buffet! Today I read some listener email and we induct Rod Serling into the Pantheon of Awesomeness. Steve Seivers and Dahveed the creators of the independent animated web series Supa Pirate Booty Hunt drop by to talk about their kickstarter campaign. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-62-minion-opinion-art-buffet/feed/ 3 2D traditional animation,animation,animation drawings,animator,art,artist,cartoon,cartoonist,character design,comic book Get your ART ON! Hola Minions. Today's podcast has a bunch of really cool things going on! So put down that weak little salad dish, grab that big honkin' plate and belly up to the Man vs. Art Buffet! Today I read some listener email and we induct Rod S... Get your ART ON! Hola Minions. Today's podcast has a bunch of really cool things going on! So put down that weak little salad dish, grab that big honkin' plate and belly up to the Man vs. Art Buffet! Today I read some listener email and we induct Rod Serling into the Pantheon of Awesomeness. Steve Seivers and Dahveed the creators of the independent animated web series Supa Pirate Booty Hunt drop by to talk about their kickstarter campaign. Raul yes 1:06:34 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2975-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-58-raging-raul/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-58-raging-raul/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:11:14 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2685 In this episode I go off on an a couple of things that really make me mad. First, A certain talent network of creatives that gave me the runaround all summer. Second, People who want artists to work for free, or offer a "back-end deal". Third, I really lay into some jackass Flash Developer that thinks treating artists like crap is the way to go. I don't like seeing Artists being pushed around, or taken advantage of. It's a Pet Peeve of mine. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-58-raging-raul/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,getting ripped off,help artists.,mind of the artist,podcast In this episode I go off on an a couple of things that really make me mad. First, A certain talent network of creatives that gave me the runaround all summer. Second, People who want artists to work for free, or offer a "back-end deal". Third, In this episode I go off on an a couple of things that really make me mad. First, A certain talent network of creatives that gave me the runaround all summer. Second, People who want artists to work for free, or offer a "back-end deal". Third, I really lay into some jackass Flash Developer that thinks treating artists like crap is the way to go. I don't like seeing Artists being pushed around, or taken advantage of. It's a Pet Peeve of mine. Raul yes 58:52 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2685-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-54-interview-with-3-time-emmy-award-winning-director-of-the-simpsons-mark-kirkland/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-54-interview-with-3-time-emmy-award-winning-director-of-the-simpsons-mark-kirkland/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:55:06 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2527 Interview with Mark Kirkland three time Emmy Award winning Director (The Simpsons). Multi Award winning Filmmaker, Writer/Director/ Antique movie camera collector and cinematographer.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-54-interview-with-3-time-emmy-award-winning-director-of-the-simpsons-mark-kirkland/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,directing,director,disney,DRAWING,help artists. Interview with Mark Kirkland three time Emmy Award winning Director (The Simpsons). Multi Award winning Filmmaker, Writer/Director/ Antique movie camera collector and cinematographer. Interview with Mark Kirkland three time Emmy Award winning Director (The Simpsons). Multi Award winning Filmmaker, Writer/Director/ Antique movie camera collector and cinematographer. Raul yes 1:23:23 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2527-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-50-greatest-hits-50th-show-celebration/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-50-greatest-hits-50th-show-celebration/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 21:59:43 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2292 Holy smokes! Has it been 50 episodes already?! I've had a blast producing the show. I've learned so much about art, artists, and about myself. Since day one, I decided to produce my show to a higher standard of quality than most others in terms of production value, editing, writing, music, comedy, and honesty in the content. The inherent difficulty and comedic irony of producing a show about Visual Arts in audio. Why on Earth would I choose to produce an audio podcast about visual art? What am I stupid?!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-50-greatest-hits-50th-show-celebration/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,art,artistic fulfillment,cartoons,DRAWING,help artists.,mind of the artist,podcast Holy smokes! Has it been 50 episodes already?! I've had a blast producing the show. I've learned so much about art, artists, and about myself. Since day one, I decided to produce my show to a higher standard of quality than most others in terms of pro... Holy smokes! Has it been 50 episodes already?! I've had a blast producing the show. I've learned so much about art, artists, and about myself. Since day one, I decided to produce my show to a higher standard of quality than most others in terms of production value, editing, writing, music, comedy, and honesty in the content. The inherent difficulty and comedic irony of producing a show about Visual Arts in audio. Why on Earth would I choose to produce an audio podcast about visual art? What am I stupid?! Raul yes 1:28:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2292-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-49-advice-for-artists-on-overcoming-the-fear-of-failure/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-49-advice-for-artists-on-overcoming-the-fear-of-failure/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:40:56 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2203 Ever notice that whenever you begin an new artistic project like a new book, painting, portfolio, short film, etc that the darned Fear of Failure Demon always seems to drop in to petrify you? You spend sleepless gut wrenching nights where all you can imagine is doom. You toss and turn with dark visions of both yourself and your art as objects of scorn, ridicule, or even worse objects of pity. So you put off trying for the thousandth time, and ditch your dreams. Ask the top painters, cartoonists, designers, illustrators, comic creators, animators, poets, writers, directors, and they will all claim that they are no different! They too have had to deal with the Fear of Failure Demon and have had their shares of crushing disappointment. I'd like to give a shout out to Krishna Sadashivam The creator of the killer web comic PC Weenies! He called in and left a voice mail question on the Man vs. Art Minion Hotline! He asks what animation studios are looking for in terms of Storyboard Artist Portfolios. Check out the podcast if you want to know what I had to say on that. Born in 1920 Isaac Asimov was a writer of some of the greatest classic Science Fiction stories of the last hundred years. Of his works The Foundation Series… The Galactic Empire series and his Robot series were major contributions to the world of sci-fi literature. And These are just a few among the 500 books that he wrote or edited in his lifetime. In particular Asimov’s Robot series generated 2 lasting concepts in science fiction including the invention of a robot’s ‘Positronic’ brain and the 3 laws of Robotics. Both concepts were featured in the movies ‘The Bicentennial Man’ and ‘I Robot’ which were loosely based on his characters. Lastly I'd like to present you with some samples of the 2D Traditional and some 3D digital Animation my students did from my History and Principles of Animation and Timing for Animation Classes at the Gnomon School of Visual effects in Hollywood California.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-49-advice-for-artists-on-overcoming-the-fear-of-failure/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,animation,animation drawings,animator,art,art theory,artist,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book Ever notice that whenever you begin an new artistic project like a new book, painting, portfolio, short film, etc that the darned Fear of Failure Demon always seems to drop in to petrify you? You spend sleepless gut wrenching nights where all you ... Ever notice that whenever you begin an new artistic project like a new book, painting, portfolio, short film, etc that the darned Fear of Failure Demon always seems to drop in to petrify you? You spend sleepless gut wrenching nights where all you can imagine is doom. You toss and turn with dark visions of both yourself and your art as objects of scorn, ridicule, or even worse objects of pity. So you put off trying for the thousandth time, and ditch your dreams. Ask the top painters, cartoonists, designers, illustrators, comic creators, animators, poets, writers, directors, and they will all claim that they are no different! They too have had to deal with the Fear of Failure Demon and have had their shares of crushing disappointment. I'd like to give a shout out to Krishna Sadashivam The creator of the killer web comic PC Weenies! He called in and left a voice mail question on the Man vs. Art Minion Hotline! He asks what animation studios are looking for in terms of Storyboard Artist Portfolios. Check out the podcast if you want to know what I had to say on that. Born in 1920 Isaac Asimov was a writer of some of the greatest classic Science Fiction stories of the last hundred years. Of his works The Foundation Series… The Galactic Empire series and his Robot series were major contributions to the world of sci-fi literature. And These are just a few among the 500 books that he wrote or edited in his lifetime. In particular Asimov’s Robot series generated 2 lasting concepts in science fiction including the invention of a robot’s ‘Positronic’ brain and the 3 laws of Robotics. Both concepts were featured in the movies ‘The Bicentennial Man’ and ‘I Robot’ which were loosely based on his characters. Lastly I'd like to present you with some samples of the 2D Traditional and some 3D digital Animation my students did from my History and Principles of Animation and Timing for Animation Classes at the Gnomon School of Visual effects in Hollywood California. Raul yes 57:40 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2203-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-48-interview-with-jerry-beck-from-cartoonbrew-com/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-48-interview-with-jerry-beck-from-cartoonbrew-com/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:50:27 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2164 Jerry Beck Cartoon Animation Super Curator on the Man vs. Art Podcast! Jerry Beck is an animation historian, cartoon producer and is the L.A Editor of the mind bogglingly cool animation blog http://www.cartoonbrew.com! He joined me for a little cartoon talk on Man vs. Art today and it's my pleasure to share it with you.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-48-interview-with-jerry-beck-from-cartoonbrew-com/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation,animation resources,animator,cartooning,cartoons,podcast Jerry Beck Cartoon Animation Super Curator on the Man vs. Art Podcast! Jerry Beck is an animation historian, cartoon producer and is the L.A Editor of the mind bogglingly cool animation blog http://www.cartoonbrew.com! Jerry Beck Cartoon Animation Super Curator on the Man vs. Art Podcast! Jerry Beck is an animation historian, cartoon producer and is the L.A Editor of the mind bogglingly cool animation blog http://www.cartoonbrew.com! He joined me for a little cartoon talk on Man vs. Art today and it's my pleasure to share it with you. Raul yes 1:02:18 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2164-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-43-interview-with-comic-creator-mike-white/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-43-interview-with-comic-creator-mike-white/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:59:17 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1947 Minions! I present you Mike White, the creator of the hysterically charming comic Amity Blamity! Born and raised in Canada, Mike has always dreamed about writing & drawing stories about his characters. After 5years working in TV and making award winning music videos, he moved to California enamored by the promise of opportunity. He is now back to his first love & childhood dream: creating memorable stories and characters in the spirit Bone, Calvin & Hobbes, Bloom County, and the many influences/inspirations of his youth. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-43-interview-with-comic-creator-mike-white/feed/ 4 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,mind of the artist,podcast,subjects,technique Minions! I present you Mike White, the creator of the hysterically charming comic Amity Blamity! Born and raised in Canada, Mike has always dreamed about writing & drawing stories about his characters. After 5years working in TV and making award winnin... Minions! I present you Mike White, the creator of the hysterically charming comic Amity Blamity! Born and raised in Canada, Mike has always dreamed about writing & drawing stories about his characters. After 5years working in TV and making award winning music videos, he moved to California enamored by the promise of opportunity. He is now back to his first love & childhood dream: creating memorable stories and characters in the spirit Bone, Calvin & Hobbes, Bloom County, and the many influences/inspirations of his youth. Raul yes 1:13:29 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1947-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-42-setting-artistic-goals-and-finishing-your-projects/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-42-setting-artistic-goals-and-finishing-your-projects/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:10:20 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1893 Today I want to talk about setting goals and finishing your projects, both client work and personal projects. Sometimes life gets in the way of our art and that’s just the way the charcoal crumbles kids. The last couple of months have been really busy for me.  I have tons of projects going all at [..see full post.]]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-42-setting-artistic-goals-and-finishing-your-projects/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation,animation drawings,animation instruction,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,help artists.,indy animation,mind of the artist,podcast Today I want to talk about setting goals and finishing your projects, both client work and personal projects. Sometimes life gets in the way of our art and that's just the way the charcoal crumbles kids. Today I want to talk about setting goals and finishing your projects, both client work and personal projects. Sometimes life gets in the way of our art and that's just the way the charcoal crumbles kids. The last couple of months have been really bus... Raul yes 50:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1893-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-40-animator-and-author-nancy-beiman-interview/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-40-animator-and-author-nancy-beiman-interview/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:05:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1809 My guest today is the exceptionally talented Artist, Animator, Director, Professor, and Writer Nancy Beiman. Nancy Beiman hails from New Jersey, likes to travel and owns a cat named Gizmo! She wasn't the first woman to work at the Disney Studio. There were many women before her who worked on Disney films. But Nancy has earned the distinction of being the second woman to be credited on a Disney film. She has taught animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, and taught at Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Film & Animation until 2008. She now teaches at Sheridan Institute's Animation department in Canada. Nancy was offered a scholarship to be part of the inaugural class of the Character Animation program at CalArts straight out high school. Her classmates included John Lasseter, Jerry Rees, John Musker, Tim Burton, and Brad Bird. Nancy was the first woman to graduate from the CalArts Character Animation Program. After CalArts, She went to work at Jack Zander's Animation Parlour in New York. She has animated Bugs and Donald, Snoopy and Goofy, friends of Fievel Mouse and Mickey Mouse, and Don Martin cartoons! She worked with Chuck Jones, Bill Melendez, Gerhard Hahn, Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney Feature Animation, the Disney Channel, Disney television movies, and Warner Bros. Nancy Beiman entered an industry that was pretty much a boy's club. Her raw talent and hard work, combined with an appreciation of tradition, tenacity and courage in the face of adversity served her well.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-40-animator-and-author-nancy-beiman-interview/feed/ 4 2D traditional animation,animator,art theory,Bill Melendez,cartoonist,Chuck Jones,comic book,disney,disney animator,mind of the artist,podcast,storyboard My guest today is the exceptionally talented Artist, Animator, Director, Professor, and Writer Nancy Beiman. Nancy Beiman hails from New Jersey, likes to travel and owns a cat named Gizmo! She wasn't the first woman to work at the Disney Studio. My guest today is the exceptionally talented Artist, Animator, Director, Professor, and Writer Nancy Beiman. Nancy Beiman hails from New Jersey, likes to travel and owns a cat named Gizmo! She wasn't the first woman to work at the Disney Studio. There were many women before her who worked on Disney films. But Nancy has earned the distinction of being the second woman to be credited on a Disney film. She has taught animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, and taught at Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Film & Animation until 2008. She now teaches at Sheridan Institute's Animation department in Canada. Nancy was offered a scholarship to be part of the inaugural class of the Character Animation program at CalArts straight out high school. Her classmates included John Lasseter, Jerry Rees, John Musker, Tim Burton, and Brad Bird. Nancy was the first woman to graduate from the CalArts Character Animation Program. After CalArts, She went to work at Jack Zander's Animation Parlour in New York. She has animated Bugs and Donald, Snoopy and Goofy, friends of Fievel Mouse and Mickey Mouse, and Don Martin cartoons! She worked with Chuck Jones, Bill Melendez, Gerhard Hahn, Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney Feature Animation, the Disney Channel, Disney television movies, and Warner Bros. Nancy Beiman entered an industry that was pretty much a boy's club. Her raw talent and hard work, combined with an appreciation of tradition, tenacity and courage in the face of adversity served her well. Raul yes 59:57 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1809-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:38:29 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1671 Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon character 9 out of 10 times you should have the character looking at us. It is much more powerful to have the figure make eye contact with the viewer. A lot of artists show their lack of confidence by having the character looking away. Not good! Unless the eye direction is dictated by the story in a panel or action you should have your cartoon making good eye contact with us.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/feed/ 3 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comics,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon characte... Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon character 9 out of 10 times you should have the character looking at us. It is much more powerful to have the figure make eye contact with the viewer. A lot of artists show their lack of confidence by having the character looking away. Not good! Unless the eye direction is dictated by the story in a panel or action you should have your cartoon making good eye contact with us. Raul yes 48:42 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1671-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-34-bill-plympton-idiots-and-angels-interview/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-34-bill-plympton-idiots-and-angels-interview/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:32:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1611 Hola Minions! My guest today on the Man vs. Art Podcast is a legendary animator whose signature technique and dazzling visuals have been tickling your animation cockles for over 25 years. "Your Face" which garnered a 1987 Oscar nomination for best animated short. "How to Kiss," "25 Ways to Quit Smoking", and most recently "The Guard Dog" He has also produced a string of awesome feature length animated films, " The Tune", "I Married a Strange Person", "Mutant Aliens", and " Hair High". But we're here to talk about his most recent project: THE MOVIE THE NEW YORK TIMES IS CALLING "RELENTLESS AND BRILLIANT"! “Idiots and Angels” is a dark comedy about a man’s battle for his soul. Of course I'm speaking of the King of Independent animation, the one and only Mr. Bill Plympton! Jim Lujan and I had a wonderful time talking to Bill Plympton. Sit back enjoy the podcast and get your butt to a screening of Bill's latest release Idiots and Angels.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-34-bill-plympton-idiots-and-angels-interview/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,artistic fulfillment,Bill Plympton,cartoonist,cartoons,DRAWING,podcast,technique Hola Minions! - My guest today on the Man vs. Art Podcast is a legendary animator whose signature technique and dazzling visuals have been tickling your animation cockles for over 25 years. "Your Face" which garnered a 1987 Oscar nomination for best ... Hola Minions! My guest today on the Man vs. Art Podcast is a legendary animator whose signature technique and dazzling visuals have been tickling your animation cockles for over 25 years. "Your Face" which garnered a 1987 Oscar nomination for best animated short. "How to Kiss," "25 Ways to Quit Smoking", and most recently "The Guard Dog" He has also produced a string of awesome feature length animated films, " The Tune", "I Married a Strange Person", "Mutant Aliens", and " Hair High". But we're here to talk about his most recent project: THE MOVIE THE NEW YORK TIMES IS CALLING "RELENTLESS AND BRILLIANT"! “Idiots and Angels” is a dark comedy about a man’s battle for his soul. Of course I'm speaking of the King of Independent animation, the one and only Mr. Bill Plympton! Jim Lujan and I had a wonderful time talking to Bill Plympton. Sit back enjoy the podcast and get your butt to a screening of Bill's latest release Idiots and Angels. Raul yes 46:19 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1611-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-31-animator-writer-director-tom-sito/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-31-animator-writer-director-tom-sito/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 08:37:49 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1481 On today's podcast I have a nice long chat with Animation Great Tom Sito! He's an artist, animator, director writer, teacher and historian! He has more cartoon knowledge and experience in one fingernail than any of us have collectively! ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-31-animator-writer-director-tom-sito/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,Bill Melendez,cartoonist,cartoons,Chuck Jones,comics,director,disney,Filmation,help artists. On today's podcast I have a nice long chat with Animation Great Tom Sito! He's an artist, animator, director writer, teacher and historian! He has more cartoon knowledge and experience in one fingernail than any of us have collectively! On today's podcast I have a nice long chat with Animation Great Tom Sito! He's an artist, animator, director writer, teacher and historian! He has more cartoon knowledge and experience in one fingernail than any of us have collectively! Raul yes 1:39:50 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1481-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-29-don-bluth-interview-pt-2-plus-webcomic-diva-onezumi-hartstein/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-29-don-bluth-interview-pt-2-plus-webcomic-diva-onezumi-hartstein/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:57:00 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1408 In part 2 of the interview, we get into the nitty gritty of 2D traditional animation. Don talks about the times he got to watch the Great Milt Kahl animate. Don also mentioned how Frank Thomas explained to him how to show weight in your characters when animating! For the second segment of the Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing webcomic creator / illustrator Onezumi Hartstein and her partner in crime, web developer James Harknell. Onezumi (Oni for short) lives in New Jersey, loves Heavy Metal, and Disney World. She writes and draws the web comic Stupid and Insane Defenders Against Chaos.Oni is one of the most active contributors to and supporter of the webcomics scene:]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-29-don-bluth-interview-pt-2-plus-webcomic-diva-onezumi-hartstein/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,comic book,comics,disney,don bluth,DRAWING,help artists. In part 2 of the interview, we get into the nitty gritty of 2D traditional animation. Don talks about the times he got to watch the Great Milt Kahl animate. Don also mentioned how Frank Thomas explained to him how to show weight in your characters when... In part 2 of the interview, we get into the nitty gritty of 2D traditional animation. Don talks about the times he got to watch the Great Milt Kahl animate. Don also mentioned how Frank Thomas explained to him how to show weight in your characters when animating! For the second segment of the Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing webcomic creator / illustrator Onezumi Hartstein and her partner in crime, web developer James Harknell. Onezumi (Oni for short) lives in New Jersey, loves Heavy Metal, and Disney World. She writes and draws the web comic Stupid and Insane Defenders Against Chaos.Oni is one of the most active contributors to and supporter of the webcomics scene: Raul yes 1:39:57 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1408-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-28-animation-legend-don-bluth-interview-part-1/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-28-animation-legend-don-bluth-interview-part-1/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:37:55 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1377 Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with the the great Don Bluth, one of animation's most respected figures and one of my greatest inspirations as a kid. We had a great time and hit it off really well. Since then, I have been eagerly anticipating the chance to share the interview with you Minions. Like many of you, I totally realize how extremely valuable of an opportunity it is to speak with my guest. We both joked and laughed and shared with each other our mutual respect and deep passion for Traditional 2D Animation.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-28-animation-legend-don-bluth-interview-part-1/feed/ 5 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,disney,don bluth,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with the the great Don Bluth, one of animation's most respected figures and one of my greatest inspirations as a kid. We had a great time and hit it off really well. Since then, Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with the the great Don Bluth, one of animation's most respected figures and one of my greatest inspirations as a kid. We had a great time and hit it off really well. Since then, I have been eagerly anticipating the chance to share the interview with you Minions. Like many of you, I totally realize how extremely valuable of an opportunity it is to speak with my guest. We both joked and laughed and shared with each other our mutual respect and deep passion for Traditional 2D Animation. Raul yes 1:00:33 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1377-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-27-giant-double-sized-1-year-anniversary-special-podcast-content-vs-form/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-27-giant-double-sized-1-year-anniversary-special-podcast-content-vs-form/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:45:36 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1338 Hola Minions! I'm happy to announce that this episode marks the one year anniversary of The Man vs. Art Blog and Podcast! So I decided to do something special for you guys and put together a Giant Sized Podcast! It's a two hour Man vs. Art extravaganza made up of purely new stuff! I was able to collect together a whole bunch of short visits with my past guests, friends of the show, and the 3 Prime Minions!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-27-giant-double-sized-1-year-anniversary-special-podcast-content-vs-form/feed/ 10 2D traditional animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast Hola Minions! I'm happy to announce that this episode marks the one year anniversary of The Man vs. Art Blog and Podcast! So I decided to do something special for you guys and put together a Giant Sized Podcast! It's a two hour Man vs. Hola Minions! I'm happy to announce that this episode marks the one year anniversary of The Man vs. Art Blog and Podcast! So I decided to do something special for you guys and put together a Giant Sized Podcast! It's a two hour Man vs. Art extravaganza made up of purely new stuff! I was able to collect together a whole bunch of short visits with my past guests, friends of the show, and the 3 Prime Minions! Raul yes 2:18:37 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1338-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:37:52 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1311 Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! It's a brief outline of the Studio's principal departments and an explanation to artists of its employment policies! The drawings are all from production drawings!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,demo,disney,DRAWING Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! It's a brief outline of the Studio's principal departments and an explanation to artists of its employment policies! The drawings are all from production drawings! Raul yes <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1311-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-26-art-and-animation-school-confidential/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-26-art-and-animation-school-confidential/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:25:02 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1291 My time at Rowland Animation School taught me the most valuable lessons of my life! It really has helped me along in my career as a professional animator and cartoonist! Although it was tough work I had a blast and got to make some very dear friends in the process!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-26-art-and-animation-school-confidential/feed/ 3 2D traditional animation,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,Chuck Jones,disney,help artists.,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast My time at Rowland Animation School taught me the most valuable lessons of my life! It really has helped me along in my career as a professional animator and cartoonist! Although it was tough work I had a blast and got to make some very dear friends in... My time at Rowland Animation School taught me the most valuable lessons of my life! It really has helped me along in my career as a professional animator and cartoonist! Although it was tough work I had a blast and got to make some very dear friends in the process! Raul yes 47:47 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1291-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-025-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-02/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-025-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-02/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:25:30 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1200 Interview with Filmation Disney Animator Dana Reemes! Cartoons! Animation! We get into the mind of a veteran Artist. Drawing, Sketching and more!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-025-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-02/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comics,dark art,disney,DRAWING,Filmation Interview with Filmation Disney Animator Dana Reemes! Cartoons! Animation! We get into the mind of a veteran Artist. Drawing, Sketching and more! Interview with Filmation Disney Animator Dana Reemes! Cartoons! Animation! We get into the mind of a veteran Artist. Drawing, Sketching and more! Raul yes 1:05:35 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1200-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-24-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-1/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-24-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-1/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:35:01 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1119 Today I am going to introduce to you a very special friend of mine from way back in my Disney days. His name is Dana Reemes and he is the cat's pajamas! I used to stay late at the studio every night and work on my own animation projects. You know me, I'm always trying to better myself. I figured I wasn't going to be at Disney forever and wanted to take full advantage of my time there. Dana worked nights as well and we became friends. Dana met Robert Crumb in 1967 in the flea bag Miramonte Hotel on Mission Street where Robert was staying at the time. Dana brought his sketchbook and Robert kindly went over it with him! Not only that, Crumb gave some sage advice as well as a Crowquill Penpoint! Believe it or not Dana still has it!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-24-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-1/feed/ 6 2D,animation,animator,art,artist,artistic,black,Blood,book,cartoonist,cartoons,clean up comic Today I am going to introduce to you a very special friend of mine from way back in my Disney days. His name is Dana Reemes and he is the cat's pajamas! I used to stay late at the studio every night and work on my own animation projects. You know me, Today I am going to introduce to you a very special friend of mine from way back in my Disney days. His name is Dana Reemes and he is the cat's pajamas! I used to stay late at the studio every night and work on my own animation projects. You know me, I'm always trying to better myself. I figured I wasn't going to be at Disney forever and wanted to take full advantage of my time there. Dana worked nights as well and we became friends. Dana met Robert Crumb in 1967 in the flea bag Miramonte Hotel on Mission Street where Robert was staying at the time. Dana brought his sketchbook and Robert kindly went over it with him! Not only that, Crumb gave some sage advice as well as a Crowquill Penpoint! Believe it or not Dana still has it! Raul yes 1:36:21 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1119-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-23-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul-part-2/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-23-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul-part-2/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:31:44 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1058 Well I learned that there is no free lunch in Animation. The first hundred years of modern animation was no picnic! Especially for the Artists. Producing animation is tough. It takes hard work, devotion, and vision. Even animation that is "phoned in" or "hacked out" requires effort. Animation has dealt with B.S. and adversity at every turn. But more importantly I learned that the greatest achievements in animation no matter the era, always have the most humble of beginnings.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-23-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul-part-2/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,angst art,animation drawings,art theory,artistic fulfillment,Bluth,cartoonist,cartoons,disney,Dreamworks,help artists.,history of animation Well I learned that there is no free lunch in Animation. The first hundred years of modern animation was no picnic! Especially for the Artists. - Producing animation is tough. It takes hard work, devotion, and vision. Well I learned that there is no free lunch in Animation. The first hundred years of modern animation was no picnic! Especially for the Artists. Producing animation is tough. It takes hard work, devotion, and vision. Even animation that is "phoned in" or "hacked out" requires effort. Animation has dealt with B.S. and adversity at every turn. But more importantly I learned that the greatest achievements in animation no matter the era, always have the most humble of beginnings. Raul yes 1:41:13 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1058-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-22-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-22-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 06:48:32 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1016 Hola Minions! I certainly hope all is well. Today’s podcast is the first of a two part series on…. The History of Animation according to me. Why am I doing this? A good question to which I have a good answer. I  recently came to a big decision concerning my technique for producing animation. For [..see full post.]]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-22-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,podcast,technique,theory Hola Minions! I certainly hope all is well. - Today's podcast is the first of a two part series on.... The History of Animation according to me. Why am I doing this? A good question to which I have a good answer. Hola Minions! I certainly hope all is well. Today's podcast is the first of a two part series on.... The History of Animation according to me. Why am I doing this? A good question to which I have a good answer. I  recently came to a big decision concerning my technique for producing animation. For the longest time I've been clinging to my traditional animation shtick, and it has served me well. But now I need to scale down the fancy stuff and streamline my whole process. This is a must if I ever expect to increase my cartoon output. I want to tell stories that are more involved and work with a bigger cast of characters. I believe that by adopting a Ghettomation attitude  I can knock out more toons without sacrificing quality. I decided to research the history of Animation to learn  how our cartoon forefathers handled technique, technological change, and social conventions. That way I could find ideas on ways to scale back on my own process and learn what not to do from their past mistakes. When you want to make a giant leap forward sometimes it's a good idea to look back first. For as long as man has been creating art, he has also tried to depict motion. [youtube uvqLujgcLyI 480 385] Instead of the smoking gun, for animation there is The smoking pot. The images found on  five thousand year old clay pot in Iran shows  a sequence of a goat jumping up to take a nibble from a plant. Piper vs. Superfly Snuka! Here we see the a four thousand year old Egyptian Mural that clearly attempted to capture the motion of two wrestlers going mano y mano. Phantasmagorie by Emile Cohl. The earliest known paper drawn cartoon  is the 1908 French short. [youtube aEAObel8yIE 480 385] His exalted Holiness Winsor MCcay Winsor MCcay is considered one of the first true animators . In the early 1900's he took full advantage of the recently invented motion picture camera and used his love for drawing to animate films that were pure  genius.  MCcay's animated films have stood the test of time and to this day are considered masterpieces. I think the word exquisite describes MCcay's work perfectly. Gertie the Dinosaur [youtube mnuhP2URCoo 480 385] [youtube ixK1DffOsbE 480 385] MCcay stunned audiences with this wonderful animated piece that showed a character with personality, solid anatomy and weight! While other animators were using quarters and nickels to trace out heads and bodies for their cartoons, He  was light years ahead of his peers producing elegant pieces that blew the pocket change brigade out of the water. How A Mosquito Operates, Set mind to blown. [youtube yvzAJouHh7k 480 385] Little Nemo. [youtube kcSp2ej2S00 480 385] Some really good drawing and acting in this work! The Sinking of the Lusitania. [youtube nN-KdPBhyjc 480 385] Brilliant depiction of the terrible maritime disaster that shocked the world. Walt Disney's Steamboat Willy It all started with a mouse that was a big F.U. to Universal. [youtube PRbzOm9dqMY 480 385] Steamboat Willy marked the beginning of a new era early on, barely in the infancy of animation. Cartoons could finally talk.  Disney Studio held vast influence over the development of the animation process for decades.. The Fleischer Brothers [youtube BPulJzMIzck 480 385] [youtube Mb8iYqIVBzQ 480 385] Best Superman Animation  adaptation ever. These guys created very unique cartoons  that I am a total sucker for. With their studio in Florida  they were able develop independently of  all the other cartoon studios for many years! Warner Brothers The cartoon asylum  known as Termite Terrace produced the unforgettable Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes. I think I now know what I must do. Speaking of awesome..... Jim Lujan's nominee for the Man vs. Art Pantheon of Awesomeness. Andy Kaufman Link: Ode to Andy. There can only be one "first time". You can only be a pioneer if something is undiscovered. Raul yes 1:09:46 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1016-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-20-sherm-cohen-from-cartoonsnap-com-talks-about-the-essentials-storyboards-comics-and-cartoons/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-20-sherm-cohen-from-cartoonsnap-com-talks-about-the-essentials-storyboards-comics-and-cartoons/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:50:13 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=896 Sherm is a storyboard artist with 16 years experience on many hit cartoons including The Ren & Stimpy Show, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Mighty B, Phineas and Ferb, and "Kick Buttowski, Suburban Daredevil." In addition to his storyboard work, Sherm has written and directed episodes of Hey Arnold, SpongeBob and Phineas and Ferb. When asked who his greatest cartoon influences were Sherm was all about Harvey Kurtzman. And lastly we talked about the highly inspirational video from the 2008 Comic Con featuring Ralph Bakshi.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-20-sherm-cohen-from-cartoonsnap-com-talks-about-the-essentials-storyboards-comics-and-cartoons/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,an,animation drawings,art theory,cartoon network,cartoonist,cartoonsnap,comic book,comics,disney,DRAWING,help artists. Sherm is a storyboard artist with 16 years experience on many hit cartoons including The Ren & Stimpy Show, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Mighty B, Phineas and Ferb, and "Kick Buttowski, Suburban Daredevil." In addition to his storyboard work, Sherm is a storyboard artist with 16 years experience on many hit cartoons including The Ren & Stimpy Show, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Mighty B, Phineas and Ferb, and "Kick Buttowski, Suburban Daredevil." In addition to his storyboard work, Sherm has written and directed episodes of Hey Arnold, SpongeBob and Phineas and Ferb. When asked who his greatest cartoon influences were Sherm was all about Harvey Kurtzman. And lastly we talked about the highly inspirational video from the 2008 Comic Con featuring Ralph Bakshi. Raul yes 1:05:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=896-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-18-the-comics-debate-what-are-comics-what-can-they-do/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-18-the-comics-debate-what-are-comics-what-can-they-do/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:36:52 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=826 I feel strongly that the future of comics is going to be in Motion comics. When done correctly they are very cool. They look like traditional comic books, but use sound sometimes and movement for effect. As of now the motion is pretty simple. A zoom-in or out, pans, light effects, etc. But in the hands of a comic artist with an understanding animation and acting, the sky's the limit. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-18-the-comics-debate-what-are-comics-what-can-they-do/feed/ 18 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,comic book,comics,comics debate,help artists.,how to draw,motion comics,podcast,selling a painting,theory I feel strongly that the future of comics is going to be in Motion comics. When done correctly they are very cool. They look like traditional comic books, but use sound sometimes and movement for effect. As of now the motion is pretty simple. I feel strongly that the future of comics is going to be in Motion comics. When done correctly they are very cool. They look like traditional comic books, but use sound sometimes and movement for effect. As of now the motion is pretty simple. A zoom-in or out, pans, light effects, etc. But in the hands of a comic artist with an understanding animation and acting, the sky's the limit. Raul yes 35:14 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=826-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-17-giving-your-art-as-a-gift-tips-for-drawing-people-in-public-plus-an-interview-with-steve-sievers-and-dahveed-the-creators-of-supa-pirate-booty-hunt/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-17-giving-your-art-as-a-gift-tips-for-drawing-people-in-public-plus-an-interview-with-steve-sievers-and-dahveed-the-creators-of-supa-pirate-booty-hunt/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:20:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=799 Some tips when sketching in public. When you are drawing people in public, it's a good idea to be discreet. You never know how some folks might react. Especially the ladies and vain guys. You know "Metro" guys. Try to be tactful also. Save the mean drawings to do at home. And for the love of god, if you are going to let people flip through your sketchbook make sure there isn't anything in there you don't wouldn't show to your mother! I recently attended a wedding where this lady fell victim to my pen.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-17-giving-your-art-as-a-gift-tips-for-drawing-people-in-public-plus-an-interview-with-steve-sievers-and-dahveed-the-creators-of-supa-pirate-booty-hunt/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonistas,comic book,DRAWING,geeks comics,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching Some tips when sketching in public. When you are drawing people in public, it's a good idea to be discreet. You never know how some folks might react. Especially the ladies and vain guys. You know "Metro" guys. Try to be tactful also. Some tips when sketching in public. When you are drawing people in public, it's a good idea to be discreet. You never know how some folks might react. Especially the ladies and vain guys. You know "Metro" guys. Try to be tactful also. Save the mean drawings to do at home. And for the love of god, if you are going to let people flip through your sketchbook make sure there isn't anything in there you don't wouldn't show to your mother! I recently attended a wedding where this lady fell victim to my pen. Raul yes 56:29 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=799-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:41:35 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=741 What should mindset as an artist be? I say you need to be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated. Most importantly you must have the love. If you don't love drawing, I mean really LOVE IT! You won't last. Sorry. Look, creating art is hard. You must love your art enough to get through the tough times. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/feed/ 3 2D,animation,animator,art,artist,cartooning,cartoonist,draw,DRAWING,how,podcast,technique What should mindset as an artist be? I say you need to be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated. Most importantly you must have the love. If you don't love drawing, I mean really LOVE IT! You won't last. Sorry. Look, creating art is hard. What should mindset as an artist be? I say you need to be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated. Most importantly you must have the love. If you don't love drawing, I mean really LOVE IT! You won't last. Sorry. Look, creating art is hard. You must love your art enough to get through the tough times. Raul yes 1:05:29 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=741-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-014-so-you-want-to-be-an-artist-5-unavoidable-truths-about-being-an-artist/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-014-so-you-want-to-be-an-artist-5-unavoidable-truths-about-being-an-artist/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:04:36 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=697 If you are serious about learning how to draw, there are a few things you need right off the bat. The desire to to learn, education, patience, dedication, and most important of all, you need tons and tons of practice! Before embarking on your lifelong quest to master drawing, you must be aware of what I call " 5 unavoidable truths of being an artist." If you can't accept ALL of these, perhaps you should try something other than art.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-014-so-you-want-to-be-an-artist-5-unavoidable-truths-about-being-an-artist/feed/ 3 art theory,artistic fulfillment,beginners advice on drawing,Disney 2D animation,DRAWING,help artists.,how to be an artist,how to draw,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast If you are serious about learning how to draw, there are a few things you need right off the bat. - The desire to to learn, education, patience, dedication, and most important of all, - you need tons and tons of practice! - If you are serious about learning how to draw, there are a few things you need right off the bat. The desire to to learn, education, patience, dedication, and most important of all, you need tons and tons of practice! Before embarking on your lifelong quest to master drawing, you must be aware of what I call " 5 unavoidable truths of being an artist." If you can't accept ALL of these, perhaps you should try something other than art. Raul yes 54:37 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=697-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-an-elf-going-postal-for-christmas-with-the-ramones-plus-a-2d-animation-of-a-dancing-girl/ http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-an-elf-going-postal-for-christmas-with-the-ramones-plus-a-2d-animation-of-a-dancing-girl/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:14:26 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=637 A little holiday revelry! Lily Feliciano at The Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood runs a website called Sketch Theater. They celebrate the process of sketching! Can you believe that?!  So awesome! They invite professional artists and film them from above as they draw. Then they speed up the footage and add some cool [..see full post.]]]> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-an-elf-going-postal-for-christmas-with-the-ramones-plus-a-2d-animation-of-a-dancing-girl/feed/ 0 http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-halloween-special-2009-edgar-alan-poe-bill-melendez-chuck-jones-and-why-todays-horror-movies-suck/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-halloween-special-2009-edgar-alan-poe-bill-melendez-chuck-jones-and-why-todays-horror-movies-suck/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:15:37 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=485 One of my absolute favorite Holiday specials ever in the history of the universe is without a doubt Charles’s Schulz’s t's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown produced on a shoestring budget and against an impossible deadline by the late great José Cuauhtemoc “Bill” Meléndez. To this day nothing comes close to the warmth and charm this cartoon radiates.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-halloween-special-2009-edgar-alan-poe-bill-melendez-chuck-jones-and-why-todays-horror-movies-suck/feed/ 4 2D traditional animation,artistic fulfillment,Bill Melendez,Chuck Jones,help artists.,podcast,The Raven One of my absolute favorite Holiday specials ever in the history of the universe is without a doubt Charles’s Schulz’s t's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown produced on a shoestring budget and against an impossible deadline by the late great José Cuau... One of my absolute favorite Holiday specials ever in the history of the universe is without a doubt Charles’s Schulz’s t's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown produced on a shoestring budget and against an impossible deadline by the late great José Cuauhtemoc “Bill” Meléndez. To this day nothing comes close to the warmth and charm this cartoon radiates. Raul yes 45:10 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=485-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:40:50 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=448 Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the drawing and work outwards with each element supporting the previous one. Don't believe me? Check out the video!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,artistic fulfillment,demo,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching,technique,theory Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the d... Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the drawing and work outwards with each element supporting the previous one. Don't believe me? Check out the video! Raul yes 15:30 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=448-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-gets-a-one-man-art-show-plus-a-candid-interview-with-talented-los-angeles-independent-animator-jim-lujan/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-gets-a-one-man-art-show-plus-a-candid-interview-with-talented-los-angeles-independent-animator-jim-lujan/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:39:51 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=392 Night of the Sparrow Raul Aguirre Jr.'s one man Art Show announced October 10th, at Geeks Comics in Whittier California! Interview with Jim Lujan local independent animator and nutjob!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-gets-a-one-man-art-show-plus-a-candid-interview-with-talented-los-angeles-independent-animator-jim-lujan/feed/ 5 2D traditional animation,artistic fulfillment,help artists.,theory Night of the Sparrow Raul Aguirre Jr.'s one man Art Show announced October 10th, at Geeks Comics in Whittier California! Interview with Jim Lujan local independent animator and nutjob! Night of the Sparrow Raul Aguirre Jr.'s one man Art Show announced October 10th, at Geeks Comics in Whittier California! Interview with Jim Lujan local independent animator and nutjob! Raul yes 34:40 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=392-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/king-taco-with-glen-keane-a-tale-from-the-days-when-animation-was-hand-drawn-and-heartfelt/ http://manvsart.com/king-taco-with-glen-keane-a-tale-from-the-days-when-animation-was-hand-drawn-and-heartfelt/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:54:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=356 What does A fat lady, a DVD, King Taco, Modelo Beer, and Glen Keane have in common?]]> http://manvsart.com/king-taco-with-glen-keane-a-tale-from-the-days-when-animation-was-hand-drawn-and-heartfelt/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,artistic fulfillment,disney,DRAWING,glen keane,podcast,Sketches What does A fat lady, a DVD, King Taco, Modelo Beer, and Glen Keane have in common? What does A fat lady, a DVD, King Taco, Modelo Beer, and Glen Keane have in common? Raul yes 41:40 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=356-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>