One of my latest favorite iphone app is instagram . You can play with your pictures then share it with social media. It works the 3gs, it’s perfect and you can share with your social media.

End of september, the school book, that I draw, came out . A lot of people, ask me about it as the Publishing House doesn’t not have yet a website, although they do have a facebook page . So, I set up a little site where you can have most of the information, and you can even have a look inside!  So if you wish to check up some info about the “manuel de maternelle” , just click over here, or the little green pic in the sidebar!

If you want to order the school book, please send your order via email to : eds_coelacanthe@yahoo.fr

Yeah, finally! I was able to finish one painting! Bare in mind that it’s one of my first painting, I’m still learning, and still have a lot to learn. In the meantime, I will daydreaming while looking at the website of Rebecca Dautremer.

You can check in my artblog the wip (work in progress).

And now I can cross two things in my goal list.

*Socialize the old way:

Your internet is not working,so you are very annoyed. You have to socialize to get your name/brand out there, but you can’t tweet,email or get into Fb.  How about snail mail?  Send a postcard with your art on it. How about pick up the phone and give a call?

*Back to basic

You can’t use you computer and you are a digital artist. That’s suck (I hate that when it happens) but you can grip your markers,pencils and draw, sketch or try something new.

*Go out to look for the informations

You were supposed to look for some information, go to the library, to the museum check out a gallery in town.

Don’t waste your time, moaning or be devastated, seek for the opportunity to do something else, or something new. Look for the bright side! Cheer up!

And how could I not finish this post without mentioning the movie of Monty Python “Life of Brian” ^3^  enjoy!

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How long have you been in the animation industry and how did you start?

I’ve been in since 1997 and I submitted my portfolio to Warner bros and was hired as a character designer.

What’s your background?

My background was a caricature artist at theme parks.

How would you define your style?

Organic, simple lines and flat

What’s are your influence?

Mort Drucker, Jack Davis, Al Hirschfeld and many more

How do you get inspire?

I draw and observe from real life a lot. How do you feed your creativity? by going to life drawing class

Have you ever been stuck creatively?

Sure.

What’s your remedy to get past it?

Walk away from my drawing for a bit, look through some art books

How do you work?

I usually work now on the computer using Photoshop.

Do you have a routine that you like to follow?

Just to create a schedule everyday of the work I need to do and follow it.

Do you allow yourself time for your personal project on a regular basis or only when you can?

Yes, all the time. And why? It is important for growth

Best and worst things of being a character designer?

Best things are getting to invent whatever you can think of, and worst part is when the ideas you think are good, get rejected

Mac or Pc? Software used:

I prefer a Mac

Favorite material to draw:

Col-erase pencils

Your favorite place to work:

My home studio

What project are you actually working on?

Different character designs for various studios

Of all the characters you designed, which one is your favorite?

Kim Possible

I think than both Bruce Timm and you, have made it possible for adults to enjoy animation shows that focus primarily on teens and pre teens.  What do you think of his artwork?

I think he is great !!! Ever thought of collaboration? Not really

And finally, one tips or advice for those who want to work in this industry:

Practice drawing all the time, and try to focus on the art you enjoy doing the most.

This funny video is for blackberry and apple fans or addicts. I really love British humour! And that reference to Apple is so funny but so true. I’ve seen that video in a marketing blog Marty Fahncke and it made me laugh , I thought I will share it with you. Enjoy!

Those are some of the christmas cards that I specially designed to send to my customers these years, it’s written in asturian “felices fiestes” which mean “Happy Holidays”.

All my best for the new coming year ! May all your wishes come true!

Here it goes :

-Read a book that doesn’t have anything to do with work.

-Blogging more and better

- Learn to use my oil paints (bought 2 years ago but still brand new)

- Paint a small oil painting

- Paint at least one acrylic painting

- Finish my UFOs ( unfinished project(object) )

-Visit a trade show

- Promote my work in various media (other than digital)

- improve my technique with markers

-Add at least one illustration done with markers in my portfolio

- Add a sponsor section in this blog (not too sure about it)

- Improve or redesign my blogs  (creatively thinking & my artblog ) one to go

- Get the new version of my website ready and online by the end of January    done !

-Create a little fabric collection

-Open a shop online

- Go to London or New York (no snow, no heat…)

- Go back to sport

- Create a more illustrations on canvas and paper