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The Visual Storytelling Podcast

Disney Artist Chris Oatley helps you become a professional Visual Storyteller with Tutorials and Expert Interviews on Concept Art, Animation Visual Development, Character Design, Storyboarding, Comics... Read more

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

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 y... Read more

20 Dec 2019

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

[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... Read more

20 Nov 2019

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

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... Read more

13 Nov 2019

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

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 t... Read more

25 Sep 2019

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

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 l... Read more

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

[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 up... Read more

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

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 thi... Read more

19 Feb 2019

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

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-pe... Read more

1 Jan 2019

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

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 ... Read more

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The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113

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... Read more

26 Sep 2018

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