5 Artistic Influences
Paul Felix
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| Lilo and Stitch, Pencilwork Concept |
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| Tarzan, Pencilwork Concept |
Glen Kleane
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| Various concept work, Glen Kleane |
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| Beauty and the Beast (The Beast), Character Design |
James Baxter
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| Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron (Spirit Foal), Character Design |
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Oliver and Company (Jenny), Character Design
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Ross Stewart
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| Song of the Sea, Conceptual Art
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| Song of the Sea, Conceptual Art
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Genndy Tartakovsky |
Primal, Final Scenework
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Primal, Final Scenework
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My Work
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Among his Kin, Digital |
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| Shaman Bird Family, Digital |
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Zoma Concept Work, Digital
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Summary
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Being the artists of this generation, we know of the impact and inspiration that the animation industry has had on many of our creative minds. Iconic studios such as Disney, Don Bluth, and Cartoon Saloon have long inspired me and my work to the point that now I wish to pursue it as a career. It is at this point in my life that I would like to devote myself to my own stories and explore conceptual work. The beginnings of an animated piece, and the blueprint of everything that embodies these fantasy worlds. Basically, to assemble my own artistic puzzle to eventually deliver a wonderful, tailored masterpiece of whimsy and fun, reflecting the true me. But first, I wish to delve down and look through each influence that has impacted my creative choices. Not just in the studios but the artists that helped bring these beautiful stories to life.
So many conceptual artists come to mind that had helped bring many of these memorable films to life. But the first of many has to be Paul Felix, a visual development artist of Disney Animation since 1995, creating an immense amount of conceptual art for films such as Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch, etc. From the vast environmental designs to character interactions, Felix has inspired me to how immersive a world can be from a few drawings, to utilize every aspect to communicate your ideas.
Next, comes the animators of Disney, the most influential being Glen Kleane and James Baxter. Although both inspire me for similar reasons, they are inspirational in their own way. Glen Kleane, animator of Disney Animation studios since 1974 has taken part in critically acclaimed films such as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and The Rescuers. After viewing more personal works, such as an animated short called Duet, it made me further appreciate the art of visual storytelling and how expressions and gestures are critical to conveying an impactful story.
This extends further to James Baxter, a character animator of the Lion King, Hunchback of Notre dame, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He recently came into mind from his various collaborations with other animation networks, along with his influence in Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron, a personal favorite film of mine. His work sparked me to do more work concentrated on animal characters rather than humans. Through anthropomorphism, people can draw parallels between human-like traits and animals.
The last two influences are far more recent in discovery, but they are the pure reason I am pursuing my current goal for my BFA. After experiencing my favorite movies and learning how they constructed these final works, I've discovered that color is a common aspect that I find appealing. Animated works greatly utilize colors to convey emotions and set the tone of specific scenes. As a result, my BFA artwork was created in response to this realization.
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