Which term are you/ When did you graduate?
I graduated Fall 2012
1. How was getting ready for CTN?
This year was much different, I actually didn't know if I was going or not so I had very little preparation. In the past I did a lot before hand. I made business cards, put my portfolio together, printed it, and made sketchbooks to hand out.
What did you expect from CTN?
Well, it was my 3rd CTN so I kind of knew what to expect. I wanted to meet new people this time around, which really didn't happen. It was more of a reunion with Art Center friends.
How did you like it?
It was good. In the past I remember leaving very excited or very disappointed because of the feedback that I was given on my portfolio. I have to say though, every year I have left inspired and excited about creating new work and trying to become a better artist. Especially after seeing all the other amazing artists. It is a really good motivator.
Did you show your portfolio?
This year I did not show my work. I have a job I am happy at and it wasn't worth waiting in the long lines. I brought it just in case but I didn't end up having an opportunity to show it.
2. How was the crits? Was it helpful?
In the past the crits were good depending on who you talk to. I have found it, for me, unproductive to show my work to every possible person. If you show it to 20 people you are going to get 20 different opinions, and they will all contradict each other. It is important to know who you're showing your work to. Based on my experience, I would much rather show a recruiter or art director my work rather than one of many artist. If you are going to show someone wouldn't you rather it be someone who knows what the studio is looking for and could give you the best advice? If you do talk to an artist know which ones will give you the best possible crit rather than showing someone and all they say it, "awesome!" One of the best crits that I received was by Marcelo Vignali. He is an artist I'd recommend showing your work to. Chis Oatley and Stephen Silver are also really good people to talk to.
What would you do better or different next time?
I would like to talk to and meet more people. I like the idea of having a booth and promoting yourself that way. You stay put and people come to you. I think that is something I will do next time around.
Any tips or funny stories?
Everyone should go, network, show your work, and have an open mind. Know who you are showing your work to. Submit your work for the raising the bar. I was selected for my character designs last year for the personal reviews and I ended up getting a free pass because of it. I have also been selected to do the breakfast with the pros, which was a lot of fun.
Go to the panels, I have seen some amazing things at those and met some really legendary artist. Last year I saw Tyrus Wong, the year before during Andreas Deja's panel he brought out Richard Sherman who performed a lot of the old Disney songs that he and his brother wrote for Walt Disney. (I am a huge Disney nerd so I was very excited about that.)
I also got to meet my favorite artist one night, Peter DeSeve. I usually don't get nervous but with him I was extremely nervous. I saw he was kind of in a rush walking alone so I quickly introduced myself and geeked out for a second. I asked him if I could get a picture so he said yes. I have my friend take a picture of us. As we look at the camera Peter says,"so are we doing smiles with teeth, no teeth.." My friend says, " got it." Peter, "Oh already? Did it come out good? should we take one more?" My friend, "no its good. It's gestural." So Peter runs off. I'm excited to see the picture. This was my goal this weekend at ctn, meet Peter DeSeve, I did and now I have proof. So I look at the image and this is the "gestural" pic that my friend took.... He looks like he's about to sneeze, we should have taken another.
I graduated Fall 2012
1. How was getting ready for CTN?
This year was much different, I actually didn't know if I was going or not so I had very little preparation. In the past I did a lot before hand. I made business cards, put my portfolio together, printed it, and made sketchbooks to hand out.
What did you expect from CTN?
Well, it was my 3rd CTN so I kind of knew what to expect. I wanted to meet new people this time around, which really didn't happen. It was more of a reunion with Art Center friends.
How did you like it?
It was good. In the past I remember leaving very excited or very disappointed because of the feedback that I was given on my portfolio. I have to say though, every year I have left inspired and excited about creating new work and trying to become a better artist. Especially after seeing all the other amazing artists. It is a really good motivator.
Did you show your portfolio?
This year I did not show my work. I have a job I am happy at and it wasn't worth waiting in the long lines. I brought it just in case but I didn't end up having an opportunity to show it.
2. How was the crits? Was it helpful?
In the past the crits were good depending on who you talk to. I have found it, for me, unproductive to show my work to every possible person. If you show it to 20 people you are going to get 20 different opinions, and they will all contradict each other. It is important to know who you're showing your work to. Based on my experience, I would much rather show a recruiter or art director my work rather than one of many artist. If you are going to show someone wouldn't you rather it be someone who knows what the studio is looking for and could give you the best advice? If you do talk to an artist know which ones will give you the best possible crit rather than showing someone and all they say it, "awesome!" One of the best crits that I received was by Marcelo Vignali. He is an artist I'd recommend showing your work to. Chis Oatley and Stephen Silver are also really good people to talk to.
What would you do better or different next time?
I would like to talk to and meet more people. I like the idea of having a booth and promoting yourself that way. You stay put and people come to you. I think that is something I will do next time around.
Any tips or funny stories?
Everyone should go, network, show your work, and have an open mind. Know who you are showing your work to. Submit your work for the raising the bar. I was selected for my character designs last year for the personal reviews and I ended up getting a free pass because of it. I have also been selected to do the breakfast with the pros, which was a lot of fun.
Go to the panels, I have seen some amazing things at those and met some really legendary artist. Last year I saw Tyrus Wong, the year before during Andreas Deja's panel he brought out Richard Sherman who performed a lot of the old Disney songs that he and his brother wrote for Walt Disney. (I am a huge Disney nerd so I was very excited about that.)
I also got to meet my favorite artist one night, Peter DeSeve. I usually don't get nervous but with him I was extremely nervous. I saw he was kind of in a rush walking alone so I quickly introduced myself and geeked out for a second. I asked him if I could get a picture so he said yes. I have my friend take a picture of us. As we look at the camera Peter says,"so are we doing smiles with teeth, no teeth.." My friend says, " got it." Peter, "Oh already? Did it come out good? should we take one more?" My friend, "no its good. It's gestural." So Peter runs off. I'm excited to see the picture. This was my goal this weekend at ctn, meet Peter DeSeve, I did and now I have proof. So I look at the image and this is the "gestural" pic that my friend took.... He looks like he's about to sneeze, we should have taken another.
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