Rob Corley

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:11:00 +0000

This was one of many images that I created for a variety of short stories to be used on ABCMouse. Color provided by my buddy Chuck Vollmer.

Joseph - Test image

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:24:00 +0000

This was a test image I was asked to create as part of an job application process. The company had already started work on a project and an established style that I was required to match. It's always a challenge to quickly adapt to a new way of doing things and match another painting technique that didn't come easy for me to duplicate, but gave it my best shot. While I was told I was under serious consideration for the position they decided to go with another applicant....sigh. LOL!

Saxum - Age of Learning "Adventure Academy"

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Thu, 30 May 2024 17:09:00 +0000

This is one of the characters I designed for "The Young Explorers Society" grammar quest that I co-created for the Age of Learnings "Adventure Academy" site. Saxum's role was to educate and instruct players in the use of proper grammar while earning XP/Coin rewards through video messages, site exploration, animation and NPC interactions.

Art Monkeys

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:05:00 +0000

This was a personal request to create a caricature of someone with their performing art monkeys and pretty much all I'll say about it. I did a few rough concepts and Chuck Vollmer painted the final design.

ABC Mouse poses

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:32:00 +0000

A few samples out of hundreds of poses I created over the years for Age of Learnings main hero character ABC Mouse that were added to the master asset library and available for multiple team initiatives. They would be used on the main site, or by the marketing team to place in banners to announce different site events, updates or seasonal ads and promotions. Chuck Vollmer would follow up to do final color once my art was approved.

Escape From Fred - animated series - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:38:00 +0000

Escape from Fred is another original series I co-created prior to the launch of "Adventure Academy". Our Hero Madi and her robot assistant Rolo are accidentally miniaturized and find themselves trapped inside the body of Fred, a clumsy lab assistant. Over the course of the series our heroes attempt to escape from Fred while our viewers are taken on a learning adventure through the human body. I love these shorts, and created the show open, directed/art directed,created the character designs, props, brainstormed with the writers, worked with the vendor on animation, directed the voice talent and composer on all 26 episodes. Escape From Fred sample episodes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt6GEMwwlRI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aDhWjPYfa0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCU596GmwCY

Sun - Mascot design concepts

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 21:14:00 +0000

These are a few of several early concepts for a sun mascot character I was asked to create for a presentation. The project was eventually canceled, but it was a fun idea to play around with.

Nolensville, TN - Old building along Mill Creek

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:44:00 +0000

Something unrelated to my professional work, but I really enjoy going out and working on something that allows me to step away from my desk. I usually carry my sketchbook with me everywhere, but wanted to draw this old shed along Mill Creek in Nolensville, TN. using Procreate. I did a lot of preliminary sketches and took photos to help with some of the details, and then spent several days finishing it on my iPad.

GooLoo GooLoo

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:31:00 +0000

These are a series of fun spot illustrations I created at Age of Learning for a show I co-created, art directed and directed called GooLoo GooLoo. These were created to teach opposites, and some were stand alone spots to be used online. The roughs are from another series I started that were going to teach simple words like Cat, Dog and Fish. Chuck Vollmer did all of the final color.

Science Alliance

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:54:00 +0000

Science Alliance is one of many original series I co-created prior to the launch of "Adventure Academy". I love these shorts and created the opening for the show, art directed and directed, created the character designs, props, and worked with the vendor on show designs and animation, brainstormed with the writers, directed the voice talent and composer on all 26 episodes. Here are a couple of episodes to check out. https://www.facebook.com/AdventureAcademyUS/videos/275476960239547 https://www.facebook.com/AdventureAcademyUS/videos/753157241828280

ABC Mouse and SunMaid Raisins Literacy Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:58:00 +0000

I was asked by the head of marketing at Age of Learning to create a younger version of the classic SunMaid Raisins mascot that would be used to announce and promote the collaboration of ABCMouse with the SunMaid Raisin brand of products. These were used both in-store and online and included ad's, downloadable coloring pages and a counting book that I also illustrated titled "Math with Raisins". I worked very closely with our head of marketing and brand team to develop the overall look of the final product. I've included a few samples of some of the final art and a rough to final line example. FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a summer of fun and play, kids everywhere are preparing to head back to school. To mark the beginning of the new school year, Sun-Maid Growers of California, maker of innovative snacks that feed imagination one little red box at a time, has announced a new collaboration with ABCmouse, the leading and most comprehensive digital learning program for children ages 2 – 8, and Little Free Library to expand access to literacy resources and bring bite-sized learning to every pack of its classic Sun-Maid Raisin boxes. The multi-faceted literacy campaign presented by Sun-Maid, ABCmouse and Little Free Library will provide widespread access to at-home reading activities and books that inspire young readers, all while promoting better-for-you eating habits. As of August 7, the iconic and beloved red Sun-Maid box will feature exclusive, limited-edition ABCmouse flash cards with a sight word lesson on every carton. In addition, each pack of six boxes will feature a custom link to an interactive and engaging microsite hosted by ABCmouse that includes a variety of imaginative and engaging activities, ranging from a full collection of sight word flash cards to worksheets and coloring pages.

BoyRobo - animated series - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:03:00 +0000

This property is very near and dear to me and I created it many years ago. When we were designing Adventure Academy, I created an observatory behind the Academy that would eventually lead to an opportunity to present my BoyRobo idea as a possible option to go into series production and teach Space Science. It worked out and was able to negotiate a sale, and went on to direct and art direct over 30+ episodes and ancillary content related to the show. I was responsible for creating the character designs, props, and work with the vendor on animation, brainstormed with the writers, directed the voice talent and composer on the theme and score. A dream come true and had a blast. I was thrilled to see it on the site and the response we recieved.

GooLoo GooLoo - Animated series - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:47:00 +0000

GooLoo GooLoo is an original series I co-created with our team for Tencent to teach english language learning to children in China. I directed and art directed over 30+ episodes, was responsible for storyboarding the show open and pilot, created the character designs, props, and worked with the vendor on animation, brainstormed with the writers, directed the voice talent and composer on the theme and score. It's a great little show, and very funny gags with the little alien GooLoo GooLoo and his grumpy alien bosses.

Use Your Words - Animated series - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:26:00 +0000

Use Your Words is one of many original series I helped create prior to the launch of "Adventure Academy". I love these shorts and created the opening for the show, art directed and directed, created the character designs, props, and worked with the vendor on animation, brainstormed with the writers, directed the voice talent and composer on all 26 episodes. It's a great little show, and very funny gags with The Professor and Mir. A few episodes can be seen on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureAcademy/videos

Farm Kids concepts - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:15:00 +0000

A few discarded farm kid designs I did for a project at Age of Learning. We eventually decided to go in a different direction, but always liked these little characters.

3 Pigs - Roughs and finished art examples - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:02:00 +0000

3 Little Pigs roughs and finished color examples. This is just one example of the many books I illustrated over the years at Age of Learning. Final art was painted by Chuck Vollmer.

Baby Animal concepts - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:13:00 +0000

Some rough concepts of baby animals I created for an animated series on ABCmouse that was eventually cancelled.

Adventure Academy - House and Structure designs -Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:49:00 +0000

A few preliminary concepts as I explored the design of player houses and other structures that would be placed throughout "Adventure Academy" Color was provided by Chuck Vollmer.

Adventure Academy - Avatars and NPC designs - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:40:00 +0000

The boy and girl standard Avatar I created along with a few misc. NPC concepts for Adventure Academy.

Adventure Academy Exterior and Atrium design - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:33:00 +0000

As senior art director and head of all creative development on the team for "Adventure Academy" at Age of Learning, I was responsible for setting the site look and style and managed all aspects of creative design. I was also heavily involved in creating hundreds of pieces of art from character and prop designs, model sheets, locations, architectural elements and direct the translation of all 2D assets into 3D, working with Pipeworks Studio, prior to the official launch.

Adventure Academy Neighborhood - Age of Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:59:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:35:00 +0000

I created a series of stand alone nursery rhyme art for the ABCmouse website that would eventually have very subtle animation added along with music and narration. I included the rough art for comparison.

Age of Learning - Nursery Rhyme art

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:32:00 +0000

I created a series of stand alone nursery rhyme art for the ABCmouse website that would eventually have very subtle animation added along music and narration.

Age of Learning - Christmas card art

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:25:00 +0000

Each year I would be asked to create the company Christmas card using the main characters from ABCmouse, ABC, DoReMi, and 123 Mouse. I would do several rough compositions until the owners landed on a design they liked, and then I'd go to final. Chuck Vollmer provided the final color.

Age of Learning - Christmas Card

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Corley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:22:00 +0000

For several years I was asked to create the company Christmas card using the main characters from ABCmouse, ABC, DoReMi, and 123 Mouse. I would do several rough concepts until the owners landed on a design they liked, and then we were off to the races. Chuck Vollmer provided the final color.