CHIUSTREAM

#186 Catching Lightning with Djamila Knopf: Part 3 - Using Reference

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Independent artist and illustrator, Djamila Knopf, keeps TONS of reference handy for her work. In Part 3 of this mini series, she talks about how to use (and how NOT to use) reference, and how to get the absolutely perfect reference for whatever you're working on.

STORY-DRIVEN ILLUSTRATIONS WITH DJAMILA KNOPF
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=48

DJAMILA KNOPF
https://www.instagram.com/djamilaknopf

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#185 Michael Kurinsky: Say Yes and Figure It Out

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Michael Kurinsky's current job is to take an iconic property like Scooby Doo, and make it "different" from any other version in the last 50 years, and yet "familiar" to old and new fans alike. This sounds difficult on paper and, in this interview, Michael explains why it's even harder in practice.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

Michael Kurinsky
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mkurinsky

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#184 Catching Lightning with Djamila Knopf: Part 2 - Generating Ideas

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

A lot of artists say that one of the two hardest things in art is art is starting. (The other, of course, is finishing.) In Part 2 of this mini series, independent artist, Djamila Knopf, explains how writing helps her drawings, and her other strategies for taming the blank page.

STORY-DRIVEN ILLUSTRATIONS WITH DJAMILA KNOPF
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=48

DJAMILA KNOPF
https://www.instagram.com/djamilaknopf

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#183 Building Characters with Wouter Tulp: Part 1 - Idea Incubation

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Dutch illustrator and character designer, Wouter Tulp, has worked on hundreds of books, editorials, and now, movies at Sony Pictures Animation. In Part 1 of this mini series, Bobby talks to him about his new Schoolism class, "Conceptual Characters with Wouter Tulp", beginning with what Wouter does to generate ideas.

CONCEPTUAL CHARACTERS WITH WOUTER TULP
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=49

WOUTER TULP
https://www.instagram.com/woutertulp

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#182 Jordan Lamarre-Wan: The Life in Life Drawing

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby didn't realize at first that he had actually taught Respawn Lead Concept Artist, Jordan Lamarre-Wan, in college! As a result, this interview partly becomes a reunion as Jordan talks about what he learned from Bobby besides life drawing, how he missed a flight and nearly lost his career, and what it means to be a self-fulfilled artist in the industry.

Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter by James Gurney
Alla Prima II: Everything I Know About Painting by Richard Schmid

#181 Catching Lightning with Djamila Knopf: Part 1 - Evoking Emotion

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Independent artist, Djamila Knopf, is loved by her 300,000+ Instagram followers and other social media fans for her evocative paintings and illustrations. In Part 1 of this mini series, she talks to Bobby about her new Schoolism class, "Story-Driven Illustrations", and shares some tips for evoking emotions from the viewer, which she believes is the foundation of her art.

STORY-DRIVEN ILLUSTRATIONS WITH DJAMILA KNOPF
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=48

DJAMILA KNOPF
https://www.instagram.com/djamilaknopf

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#180 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 13: Creating Depth

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Every failure contains a lesson, which is why veteran concept artist, Nathan Fowkes, wants you to keep your work ESPECIALLY if you think it's a disaster! A lot of failures are actually, say, 75% successful. In Part 13 of this mini series, Nathan gets to the core of creating depth and how to fix paintings by focusing on three main things.

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=26

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

PICTORIAL COMPOSITION
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=31

LANDSCAPE SKETCHING IN WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=36

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#179 From Coat Check to Grand Master: Donato Giancola

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Did you know that Spectrum's newest Grand Master, Donato Giancola, was once lord of the coat check at the Society of Illustrators? This was just one of the tidbits that he and Bobby talk about as they disucss how the art industry has changed, what would Donato save first in a fire, and how he has adapated as a traditional artist in a digital world.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

DONATO GIANCOLA
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/donatoarts

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#178 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 12: Landscape Sketching From Life

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Every artist who paints plein air landscapes runs into the problem of too much information. In Part 12 of this mini series, veteran concept artist and landscape painter, Nathan Fowkes, relates landscape sketching to figure drawing and challenges you to get to the core of any landscape by capturing its "gesture" in 20 strokes or less.

LANDSCAPE SKETCHING IN WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=36

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#177 Riot Illustrator, Jennifer Wuestling

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

By all accounts, Jennifer Wuestling, now illustrating at Riot Games in Los Angeles, is a long way from the German countryside where she grew up. In this interview, she talks to Bobby about how she went from making do with an education in graphic design to creating fan-favorite splash art for one of the biggest games in the world!

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

JENNIFER WUESTLING
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwuestling

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#176 Imogene Chayes: Gravity and Funny Feet

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400

While binging our favorite shows, we've all thought, "Man, I would love to work on this show!" It sounds impossible when sitting on our couch, and yet this is what happened to Imogene Chayes. In this interview, she tells Bobby how an internship on a hit HBO series launched her career, the challenges she still had to face, and her recent projects, including the prequel series to a show that rhymes with Rain of Scones.

Software discussed in this interview: ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, and Daz 3D.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

IMOGENE CHAYES
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imogeneann_art

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

MATT JOHNSON
Website: https://www.artofmattjohnson.com

#175 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 11: Limited Color Palette

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

When doing plein air painting, you can't possibly bring enough paints to capture all the colors you will see in the landscape. In Part 11 of this mini series, veteran concept artist and avid landscape painter, Nathan Fowkes, gets to the core of limiting your palette to help you master the relationships of colors to one another. This can be your saving grace if you bring the wrong blue on a plein air painting session!

LANDSCAPE SKETCHING IN WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=36

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#174 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 10: Landscape Sketching

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Veteran entertainment industry concept artist, Nathan Fowkes, teaches a class on Schoolism.com on painting landscapes in watercolor and gouache because it's something that he loves and is passionate about. In Part 10 of this mini series, he gets to the core of how painting in watercolors helps with his concept art.

LANDSCAPE SKETCHING IN WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=36

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#173 Charlotte Belland is Bringing a Wolf to LightBox!

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

LightBox Expo is THIS WEEKEND! For tickets, go to https://www.lightboxexpo.com! Charlotte Belland is the Chair and an Associate Professor of Animation at the Columbus College of Art & Design. She is a prolific teacher and animal illustrator who, through fortuitous serendipity, will be bringing a frickin' wolf to her life drawing presentation at LightBox Expo!

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

LIGHTBOX EXPO
https://www.lightboxexpo.com

CHARLOTTE BELLAND
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellandpixel

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

JOURNEY
https://www.facebook.com/AmbassadorJourney

#172 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 9: Architecture

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400

"Paint this cityscape full of windows and doors and lights and have it done by the end of the week." Heard this before? This was veteran concept artist, Nathan Fowkes' unenviable assignment on Sinbad: The Legend of the Seven Seas. In Part 9 of this mini series, he gets to the core of architecture and the shortcuts he used to deliver on time.

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=26

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#171 Bobby's Youngest Role Model, Finnian MacManus

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400

From speaking to Finnian MacManus, you can tell that he has given his art -- his philosophy, methodology, and workflow -- a LOT of thought. Partly this was out of necessity because of the high profile work he has done, and partly because, well, he's just like that. In this interview, he goes deep into how he organizes, the technology he uses, and how he works smarter not harder in general. He even teaches Bobby a thing or two!

Finnian uses Groboto, SpeedTree, JSplacement, Gravity Sketch (VR), Oculus Medium (VR).

#170 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 10: Going Outside

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

It's not surprising that award-winning plein air painter, John Burton, is a big proponent of taking your art outside. But what if you're a digital artist who works exclusively on the computer, or a concept artist who paints out of your imagination? No matter! In Part 10 of this mini series, John explains going outside is equally important for everyone.

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#169 Rachael Dunk: Senior Look Development Director

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Rachael Dunk first encountered 3D drafting programs as an architecture student and immediately fell in love. She eventually quit architecture to focus on 3D, independently learning, and re-purposing her skills towards the entertainment industry where she is now a Senior Look Development Director.

#168 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 8: Edge Design

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Turning a 3D scene or object into a 2D image is complicated. In Part 8 of this mini series, veteran entertainment industry concept artist, Nathan Fowkes, gets to the core of edge design and how these principles applied to his work on How to Train Your Dragon.

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=26

PICTORIAL COMPOSITION
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=31

LANDSCAPE SKETCHING IN WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=36

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#167 The Next Phase of Max Ulichney

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

By the time you're watching this video, art director Max Ulichney will have probably already left Elastic, the design studio he'd been at for over a decade, and gone into the film industry. This move is news to Bobby and they spend the rest of the interview talking about Max's revelation moment and what's next.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

MAX ULICHNEY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxulichney

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#166 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 9: Making Shapes

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

To award-winning plein air painter, John Burton, shape-making is the common denominator between all kinds of art. His goal is always to present interesting shapes--shapes that might not look like anything specific up close but then you back up a few steps and, lo and behold, it's a tree on a coastline. That's the reward of art!

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#165 Matt Thorup: Baptism by Fire

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Epic Games 3D Character Artist, Matt Thorup, started his art career by jumping in with both feet. In this interview, he talks about the amazing things that he launched into with enthusiasm -- in his career and in his life -- and how that made all the difference.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

MATT THORUP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_redbeard

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#164 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 7: Contrast

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby starts off Part 7 of this mini series by posing a question to veteran concept artist, Nathan Fowkes: if contrast is what controls the eye, why don't great artists ever use the entire value range from white to black? To explain, Nathan shares an exercise taught to him by his mentor, Paul Lasaine, that helped him get to the core of contrast.

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=26

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#163 Brittany Myers: Over the Moon

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

As a kid, Brittany Myers was an artist in secret. At first, no one knew of her passion, not even her dad. And certainly no one knew how good she was for her age, not even Brittany herself. In this interview, she talks to Bobby about how, even as a kid, she had a very adult art-training regimen and how GOING FOR IT made all the difference in the world.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

BRITTANY MYERS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittmyersart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#162 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 8: Design & Composition

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

To award-winning plein air painter, John Burton, the gestation cycle of a painting starts with drawing, then value, then color. However, at every stage of this process, he considers design and composition--the contrast, value structure, shapes, even the brushstrokes! In Part 8 of this mini series, John explains what goes into the outstanding design and composition of a painting.

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#161 Ahmed Aldoori: Taming Monsters

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Ahmed Aldoori has been out of the studio life for the last few years, choosing instead to build up his social media brand and support himself through Patreon. In this interview, he tells Bobby how he tamed the various monsters on this journey: anxiety, insecurity, procrastination, and the apex predator of them all, the social media monster, coming out the other side and succeeding on his own terms.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

AHMED ALDOORI
Website: https://ahmedaldoori.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/revolutions34

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#160 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 6: Managing Complexities

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Scenes often take place against a backdrop of chaos. If you were the artist in charge, how would you handle it? In Part 6 of this mini series, veteran concept artist, Nathan Fowkes, gets to the core of managing complexities using some of his recent work as an example and gives invaluable tips from his Schoolism classes.

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=26

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#159 Disney Character Modeler, Alena Wooten

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Alena Wooten was the artistic outlier in her family. Like Bobby, she studied business in college because she didn't know art was a career option. Then all her fidgeting with Super Sculpey paid off. In this interview, she shares her origin story, how character designers can make 3D modeling easier, and her essential advice for new sculptors.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

ALENA WOOTEN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alenawooten

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#158 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 7: Atmospheric Perspective

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

To award-winning plein air painter, John Burton, painting is about creating the illusion of depth, which is what atmospheric perspective is. In Part 7 of this mini series, he talks about the things to consider when communicating distance and how to avoid the peril of painting what you THINK instead of what you OBSERVE.

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#157 Sophie Diao's Audience of Billions

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

You've probably seen Sophie Diao's art before -- and probably multiple times -- even if you don't realize it. Sophie is a Doodler at Google and in this interview she tells Bobby what it's like to be an illustrator at the #1 website in the world, reaching billions of eyeballs with every piece of artwork.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

SOPHIE DIAO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowpeasnow

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#156 The Core (Series 2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 5: Atmosphere

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

How would you paint atmosphere in the mountains or in space where there is little to no literal atmosphere? In Part 5 of this mini series, Bobby poses this question to veteran concept artist, Nathan Fowkes, who gets to the core of atmosphere with an exercise that he teaches in his Schoolism classes.

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#155 Claire Hummel: In the Valley of Gods

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The great thing about art is that your interest in and passion for other, unrelated things can only improve your work. In this interview, Claire Hummel, Art Director at Campo Santo, tells Bobby how her upbringing and varied interests made her art unique and gave her a niche.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

CLAIRE HUMMEL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoomlah

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#154 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 6: Temperature

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

When award-winning plein air painter, John Burton, sits down to paint, he analyzes what he's looking at by going over his mental checklist: 1) shape, 2) value, and 3) temperature. In Part 6 of this mini series, he talks about an exercise he teaches that will help you understand color temperature in your paintings.

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#153 Weta Workshop Concept Artist, Russell Dongjun Lu

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Russell Dongjun Lu has an engineering degree that he didn't want and has never used. He got it out of social obligation but what he REALLY studied and worked on was his art. Since then, in the face of every challenge in his career, he let his art do the talking.

ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com

LIGHTBOX EXPO https://www.lightboxexpo.com

RUSSELL DONGJUN LU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russell_dongjun

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#152 The Core (S02) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 4: Emotions & Color

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Is it naturally ingrained in us to associate certain feelings with certain colors? In Part 4 of this mini series, veteran concept artist, Nathan Fowkes, gets to the core of the relationship between emotion and color and issues a challenge to help you exercise your color chops.

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#151 Loic Zimmermann: Connection / Reaction

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

For Loic Zimmermann, it has been a long climb from a life of manual labor in Champagne to becoming a designer for Hollywood blockbusters to filmmaker. In this interview, he traces the connections and reactions that make up his colorful career and speculates on what's next.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

LOIC ZIMMERMANN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loic_zimmermann

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#150 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 5: Where Color Lives

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Award-winning plein air painter, John Burton's contention is, there is almost no pure black or white, which makes what we interpret as black or white in a painting a kind of optical illusion. In Part 5 of this mini series, he explains how you can use this knowledge to go to where color lives and paint more vividly and realistically.

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#149 Davison Carvalho: Good UI is Like a Baby Pigeon

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

LightBox Expo tickets on sale now at https://www.lightboxexpo.com!

Davison Carvalho didn't go to art school; he learned art through passion and grind, improving out of necessity in order to scrape out work as a teen in Brazil, too young to legally earn a wage. Now he's a Lead UI Artist at 343 Industries. This is his wild journey.

ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com

DAVISON CARVALHO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_colorblindmess

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#148 The Core (S02) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 3: The 5 Thumbnail Challenge

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In Part 3 of this mini series, veteran concept artist, Nathan Fowkes breaks down one of the assignments from his course, "Designing with Color & Light", using the same environment and creating 5 different thumbnails each with its own color harmonies.

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#147 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 4: Color & Authenticity

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In Part 4 of this mini series, award-winning plein air painter, John Burton, explains how the color you see isn't really the color you THINK you're seeing, which is why color is vital for authentic art.

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#146 Neysa Bové: Cinderella in Lavender

Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Growing up, Neysa Bove knew she wanted to work at Disney but not what she would do there. In this interview, she tells Bobby how a Cinderella in lavender helped her become a costume designer and vis dev artist working for her idols on Moana (and other projects).

NEYSA BOVE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neysabove

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#145 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 9: Portfolio Design for the Studios You Want to Work For

Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

To get a foot in the door of the studio you want to work at, make a portfolio that targets what they look for. How do you know what that is? Well, they practically TELL YOU, and in Part 9 of this mini series, visual development artist, Victoria Ying, explains where to look.

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#144 The Core (S02) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 2: Believability

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Schoolism Spring Sale on now until Jun. 3, 2019 at https://www.schoolism.com!

A lot of times, a believable image boils down to believable color and lighting. In Part 2 of this mini series, Nathan gets to the core of creating believability and explains how less is often more when it comes to audience participation and engagement.

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#143 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 3: Invaluable Values

Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Schoolism Spring Sale on now until Jun. 3, 2019 at https://www.schoolism.com!

After drawing, the next most important thing in award-winning plein air artist, John Burton's priority list is understanding value. In part 3 of this mini series, John explains why value is more important than color and how limiting your values can actually be incredibly freeing.

SIGN UP NOW!
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

JOHN BURTON
https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#142 New York Times Best-Selling Children's Illustrator, Kim Smith

Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Schoolism Spring Sale on now until Jun. 3, 2019 at https://www.schoolism.com!

Kim Smith has illustrated several New York Times best-selling children's books and has her own book, Boxitects, coming out soon. In this interview, Kim explains how someone can break into this industry and her advice for artists aspiring to do what she does.

KIM SMITH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimillustration

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#141 The Core (S2) with Nathan Fowkes, Part 1: Studying from Reference

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

A common question we get asked is, what's the best way to do master studies? In Part 1 of The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Series 2, Nathan explains the essential principles that he teaches students for doing studies from reference.

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#140 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 2: Applying Figure Drawing Principles to Trees

Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

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https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47

In Part 2 of this mini-series, award-winning plein air artist, John Burton explains to Bobby how he applies figure drawing principles such as rhythm and gesture to trees and landscapes to create images that engage and interest the viewer.

JOHN BURTON
https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#139 Origin Stories with Patrik Karlsson

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Schoolism Spring Sale on now until Jun. 3, 2019 at https://www.schoolism.com!

By all accounts, Patrik Karlsson is a long way from his impoverished childhood of milk soup and getting hit by the teacher. In this interview, Patrik talks to Bobby about everything, from his origin story in Russia, to becoming a Craft Director at BioWare (remotely from Sweden!), to the future of the gaming industry.

PATRIK KARLSSON
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/polygonemperor

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#138 Does Herman Ng Keep It A Little TOO Real?

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Maybe you can relate, maybe not: Epic Games Senior Concept Artist, Herman Ng loves art more than people. In this interview, he tells Bobby his one simple trick for dealing with people when, really, he would rather be learning and doing art.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

HERMAN NG
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/openanewworld

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#137 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 8: Finding Your Process

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In Part 8 of this mini series, visual development artist, Victoria Ying, admits images don't come fully formed out of her imagination and onto the page. This is where experimentation comes in! By trying new things -- such as overlay drawing -- interesting things can happen!

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#136 Plein & Simple with John Burton, Part 1: Big Shapes - Seeing the Forest for the Trees

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Award-winning plein air artist, John Burton's job begins with finding order in chaos, which he refers to as "seeing the forest for the trees". In Part 1 of this mini-series, he tells Bobby what this means, and explains his art mantra, which can help any artist of any skill level.

JOHN BURTON
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=47
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#135 Paul Briggs: Head of Billion Dollar Stories

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

According to Head of Story, Paul Briggs, Frozen had an bumpy start before they settled on the story that we all know today. In this interview, he talks about his creative process, what it takes to become a story artist, and how an audience can change everything.

LightBox Expo Sponor: CGMA
https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/

More interviews found on
https://www.schoolism.com/interviews.php

PAUL BRIGGS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_paul_briggs_xx

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#134 ChiuStream: The Power of Empathy in Art

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Some artists have cool ideas, some have amazing technique, yet many of these artists fail to connect with their viewers and, as a result, are easily forgotten. On this ChiuStream, Bobby Chiu and Matt Johnson discuss the power of empathy in art and how it's one of the most vital yet overlooked skills to develop for our portfolios and our careers.

Drawing by Jim Bryson http://www.instagram.com/jim_bryson
Bobby Chiu http://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#133 Nicholas Kole on Freelancing and Surviving the Deserted Island

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

When 38 Studios ended, Nicholas Kole's freelance career began. In this interview, he tells Bobby a familiar story about the anxiety of starting over but, in the end, surviving the deserted island of freelance and building a healthy career on his own terms.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

NICHOLAS KOLE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaskole

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#132 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 7: Lighting & Storytelling

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In school, we are taught how to render lights as realistically as possible. In Part 7 of this mini series, visual development artist, Victoria Ying, explains why vis dev lighting is more like cinematography than realistic lighting and talks about how she teaches it in her Schoolism class.

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#131 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 6: Color Theory

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Former Disney visual development artist, Victoria Ying, is impressed by artists who approach color intuitively. Victoria, however, is more experimental and technical when it comes to color. In Part 6 of this mini series, she tells Bobby a bit about her methods for compelling color.

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#130 Devon Cady-Lee: Dance & Freelance

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Devon Cady-Lee is a passionate dancer and freelance artist. Odd combination? In this interview, Devon talks to Bobby about how one love contributes to the other, his artistic journey, and his advice for serial studio artists who want to also go freelance.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

DEVON CADY-LEE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorrem
ArtStation: https://gorrem.artstation.com

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#129 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 5: Set Dressing for Success

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

If a room is a reflection of its occupant, then set dressing is an opportunity for a vis dev artist to contribute visually to a character's story. In Part 5 of this mini-series, visual development artist, Victoria Ying, talks about this and gives Bobby a great example of awesome set dressing.

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#128 How Djamila Knopf Succeeds Without Clients

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

When Bobby first heard Djamila Knopf's story, he was dumbfounded. Djamila is an independent artist, but you can't really even call her a freelancer because she has no clients! She makes her living doing her own work every day. How? Let her tell you in her own words.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

DJAMILA KNOPF
https://www.instagram.com/djamilaknopf

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#127 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 4: Space - Perspective, Camera, Lens

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In Part 4 of this mini-series, visual development artist, Victoria Ying, talks about learning the principles of space by using photography to study perspective and to draw in different lenses for a variety of effects.

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#126 Naughty Dog Concept Artist, Alexandria Neonakis

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Alex Neonakis moved to LA and was jobless for over a year. But then as a shot in the dark, she applied to Naughty Dog and got in. In this interview, she talks about good timing, asking for what you want, and how her process is different from other artists (and that's OK).

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

ALEXANDRIA NEONAKIS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexneonakis

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#125 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 3: Character Design - Casting Characters

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

When visual development artist, Victoria Ying, first got to Disney, she learned that the character design techniques she was taught in art school were too limited. In Part 3 of this mini-series, Victoria explains how CASTING great characters is different from designing them.

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#124 Sharon Bridgeman: Storyboards and Rollerskates

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

First, storyboard artist, Sharon Bridgeman, was chastised by nuns. Then she was laughed at by a guidance counsellor. She wanted to help her mom out with bills, but her mom didn't want Sharon doing a regular job. Instead, Sharon went to animation school and wound up working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which launched her into a film and TV career spanning 30+ years. In this interview, Sharon talks to Bobby about her storytelling techniques, the dangers of getting typecast, and a warm story involving her mom and rollerskating in the hallway.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#123 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 2: Props that Pop!

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Lots of people want to be character designers or environment artists; to a lot of students and artists starting out, prop design is an afterthought. But then you think, what is the golden idol from Indiana Jones, or the Iron Throne, or a lightsaber? All props! Excited now? In Part 2 of this mini-series, former Disney visual development artist, Victoria Ying, talks about how much of vis dev is prop design and why sometimes a music box is much more than a music box.

VICTORIA YING
Schoolism Class: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#122 ChiuStream: What does it take to do Visual Development?

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Victoria's class 'Introduction to Visual Development with Victoria Ying' on Schoolism.
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=46

Victoria Ying is a visual development artist and illustrator who has worked on such films as Tangled, Moana, Big Hero 6, Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph and more. Bobby Chiu and Matt Johnson sit with Victoria to talk about art and her visual development.

Victoria Ying on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/

Bobby Chiu on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

Matt Johnson on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/

#121 Vis Dev Lab with Victoria Ying, Part 1: Vis Dev Fundamentals

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Art has its fundamentals, every sub-discipline of art has its own fundamentals, and so does every sub-discipline of those sub-disciplines. In Part 1 of this mini-series, Disney visual development artist, Victoria Ying, talks to Bobby about the design fundamentals that she teaches in her new Schoolism class, "Introduction to Visual Development with Victoria Ying", and why they're vital, even though you won't use these assignments in your portfolio.

VICTORIA YING
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaying

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#120 Insider Tips with Karla Ortiz, Part 4: #failurenotfailure

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

It often seems like our art heroes are infalliable, masterpiece-making machines while our own artistic mojo peaks and slumps because we're mere mortals. In Part 4 of this mini series, our film industry insider, Karla Ortiz, talks about a period of crippling insecurity she had when she first started at ILM. Then one of her own art heroes helped her realize that no failure is truly a failure if you can come back better tomorrow.

KARLA ORTIZ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kortizart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#119 Interview with Fabien Mense

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

If you've ever wondered if you're too old for art (spoiler: you're not), meet Fabien Mense. While most of our artist friends have known they wanted to be artists since they were little, it took prodding from his parents, a Ghibli-loving girlfriend, and the anime cult classic, Perfect Blue, to make a 20-year-old Fabien realize that this was the world he belonged in.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com/

FABIEN MENSE
https://www.instagram.com/fabienmense

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#118 Insider Tips with Karla Ortiz, Part 3: Working in Illustration

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Our film industry insider, Karla Ortiz, is also well-known for her illustration work. Although illustration is similar to live action in many respects, it has its own quirks and nuances that are very important for a good illustrator to understand. In Part 3 of this mini series, she talks to Bobby about how an illustration job is different from live action and where they overlap.

KARLA ORTIZ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kortizart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#117 ChiuStream: LightBox Expo January Update!

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

LightBox Expo has been like a magical beast of art and amazement that steadily grows every day! A lot has happened in the almost 3 months since it was announced, so this seems like the perfect time for Bobby to announce an exciting new development and answer some of your questions about the event!

#116 Talking Textures with Jonathan Hardesty

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Catch Bobby Chiu on the first ChiuStream of the year where he will talk to Jonathan Hardesty about his class on Schoolism -- "Understanding Textures with Jonathan Hardesty". Four new lessons have been added to help you understand SKIN textures -- light skin, dark skin, and reptilian skin!

#115 Insider Tips with Karla Ortiz, Part 2: Gaming vs. Live Action

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

From gaming to live action, there are unique nuances to every school of concept art. Our film industry insider, Karla Ortiz, used to work in gaming. In Part 2 of this mini series, she talks to Bobby about what makes live action different from gaming and, case in point, what details she hadn't considered when she designed Doctor Strange.

KARLA ORTIZ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kortizart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#114 Bryan Mark Taylor: Artist, Inventor, World Traveler

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Starting with oil paints at age 8, Bryan Mark Taylor was practically destined to be a painter. World traveler too? Sure, why not? But inventor and entrepreneur? That's where things get interesting! A decorated plein air painter, Bryan loves painting outside anywhere and everywhere in the world. That passion for seeing the world led him to invent an easel for plein air painters, which he turned into a thriving business. In this interview, Bryan talks to Bobby about his upbringing, those paints, and how seizing one opportunity can lead to another and another.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

BRYAN MARK TAYLOR
https://www.instagram.com/bryanmarktaylor

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#113 The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Part 7: Building a Portfolio

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In Part 7 of this mini-series, veteran entertainment industry artist, Nathan Fowkes, gets to the core of building a portfolio that will get you hired. He explains to Bobby how one amazing image doesn't make an good portfolio, what studios are looking for in the portfolio of their next hire, and the one vital thing that a good portfolio should demonstrate.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#112 Craig Mullins, Part 9: Refinement

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In the ninth and final part of this mini-series, Bobby asks the question that we all think when we see Craig Mullins painting: if simplification is so vital, how are his paintings always so epic and rich with detail?!

DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#111 The Founder of Gnomon, Alex Alvarez

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

If you're an art student, you have to hear what Alex Alvarez has to say about the education you're getting. Alex's film credits include Avatar, Star Trek, and Prometheus, but you probably know him best as the founder of the Gnomon School of Visual Effects. In this interview, Alex talks to Bobby about the almost accidental origins of Gnomon, A-list directors who are also fans, and the state of art education today.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

ALEX ALVAREZ
https://www.instagram.com/alvarez________

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#110 Marco Nelor: Journey of the Forbidden Artist

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

On more than one occasion, Marco Nelor went into an art test and was given his own work to use as reference. This and other anecdotes will give you an idea of his journey from the inner city where he didn't even know about concept art as a career, to working on such dream projects as Black Panther, Mortal Kombat X, Injustice: Gods Among Us, and A-list music videos. Marco used the tools available to him -- art and hard work -- to escape from his early, crime-ridden environment, just as his mother had dreamed for him. This interview with Bobby is his story.

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

MARCO NELOR
https://www.instagram.com/marconelor

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#109 Hyper Networking with Ovi Nedelcu

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

"This is Ovi, I'm a character designer at Warner Bros. Can I speak to..."

In this interview, freelance character designer, Ovi Nedelcu, recounts how, as a young and naive new artist, he got advice from Bruce Timm, had lunch with Nico Marlet, became penpals with Brad Bird, hung out with Glenn Keane, and pitched a book to Kobe Bryant, all by leveraging his skills and his willingness to simply pick up the phone and introduce himself.

OVI NEDELCU
https://www.instagram.com/ovi_nedelcu

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#108 Insider Tips with Karla Ortiz, Part 1: Your Portfolio

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Movies have taught us, when breaking in somewhere, it always helps to have someone on the inside. Today, we're breaking into live action films, and our insider is Karla Ortiz! She shares with Bobby her advice on how to build an effective portfolio that will help you not just hired, but get hired for the things you want to do!

KARLA ORTIZ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kortizart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#107 Rodney Rothman: Something Else

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Rodney Rothman was the head writer on the Late Show with David Letterman at 24 years old. When he transitioned from talk shows and sketch comedy to film, his comedy evolved into something else. 22 Jump Street, on which he was a writer, was unlike any other TV adaptations and sequels. Bobby first met Rodney while working on an unproduced project, The Something, which Rodney wrote and was directing. In this interview, he talks to Bobby about being one the writers and directors of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and how they crossed a superhero movie with an animated movie, with an animated comic book and turned it into something else: the #1 movie in the world!

RODNEY ROTHMAN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodneyrothman

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#106 Patrick O'Keefe: Wall-Drawer to Wall-Crawler

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

It's fitting that, early in Patrick O'Keefe's graffiti career, his art got him busted AND hired on the same day. From then on, his career has been a collision of timelines from across the art-verse, starting with graffiti, then studying animation at Sheridan College, painting at Emily Carr, followed by working in gaming, and more recently, art direction and visual development on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Patrick traces these threads with Bobby and they talk about the many points at which their lives have intersected even before this interview.

PATRICK O'KEEFE
https://www.instagram.com/okeefe_artist

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#105 Resolutions for 2019

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

#104 Common Art Mistakes Beginners Make

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0500

Bobby's tips are usually about things to do in order to get ahead in your career. In this ChiuStream, Bobby will give you the reverse angle on the action and talk about the things that you should STOP doing in order to advance yourself. All this and he will answer your questions too!

#103 What are the art fundamentals?

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Art fundamentals, art fundamentals. When working on our art, we hear this word all the time, but what does it actually mean? In this video, I talk about what SPECIFICALLY is fundamental to your art.

Notes:
Art education at http://www.schoolism.com

#102 What are Bobby's New Year's Resolutions?

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:00:00 -0500

Bobby's New Year's resolution is... 4K. That is, it's clear, well-defined, and gets his high fidelity. In this ChiuStream, Bobby shares his macro vision for the year: his New Year's Resolutions. Join him live and talk about what you resolve in 2019. Starting this hour, take your resolutions seriously and don't expect them to fail and start next year on a launching pad with booster rockets!

#101 The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Part 6: Fundamentals and Constant Practice

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

In Part 6 of this mini-series, veteran entertainment industry artist, Nathan Fowkes, relates to Bobby how attention to the fundamentals and constant practice shaped his career. His steadfast painting exercises that he could never skip led him to simultaneously working at both Disney AND DreamWorks, which led him to teaching all over the world. Nathan credits this career trajectory to his masterful fundamentals and constant training. Spoiler alert: he tells Bobby, if he slacked off once, he could slack off again, and quickly, his dreams would die. Nathan wanted to do art more than anything -- even sleep! In return, art has given Nathan the world and it can do the same for you!

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#100 Craig Mullins, Part 8: Finishing a Painting

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Craig Mullins finishes a painting the same way that he starts, just more refined. In Part 8 of this mini-series, Craig talks to Bobby about how, yes, the big shapes are important, but a painting ends on details. Just as he begins by analyzing large structures and blocking in, he finishes by considering refinements like light striking a belt loop or the cast shadow from an eyelid. This is what makes him the Godfather!

DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#099 ChiuStream: How I fast-tracked my career

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:00:00 -0500

When he began his art career, Bobby was told that things were done this way, advancement happened like that, and that was how things were. But by doing things like everyone else, Bobby would inevitably have a career that was just like everyone else's. So instead of following what was already laid out in front of him, Bobby identified simple things that he could change to boost his career, go off the beaten track, and distinguish himself and his work early on. In this ChiuStream, Bobby will explain how a simple change in thinking and habit can help you do the same and fast-track you years ahead!

#098 Gregory Manchess: Going Above the Timberline

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

In this interview, Bobby spends an hour with one of his artistic heroes, award-winning illustrator, Gregory Manchess. They talk about how Gregory views himself and his art, what storytelling and painting have in common, and how he went about doing over 120 oil paintings (!!) for his masterwork, Above the Timberline, his novel published by Simon & Schuster.
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Get art education at http://www.schoolism.com

#097 Finish More Stuff with Bobby's 6 Tips

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0500

How many personal projects do you have unfinished in your computer or studio? How many of those are likely to EVER be finished? We all have stuff that we were super excited to start but haven't be able to finish. Bobby used to be the same way, until he adopted strategies for staying organized and keeping his projects on the rails.

#096 The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Part 5: Environments

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Entertainment industry veteran, Nathan Fowkes, learned early on that character designers had the glamor jobs while environment artists like himself had to settle for being unsung heroes. To raise the stature of environments on his projects, he aimed to design them into supporting actors. In Part 5 of this mini-series, Nathan recalls to Bobby how he did exactly this on How to Train Your Dragon and gives Bobby the urge to fire up his DVD player!

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN WITH NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=26

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#095 How to Make Your Art Memorable?

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0500

Quick! When we say artwork, what's the first piece that comes to mind? For this experiment, it doesn't matter whether the artwork in your mind is the Mona Lisa or a Banksy piece sticking out of a shredder, the important thing is that you remembered it. There's a certain alchemy to making art memorable and memorable art. In this Chiustream, Bobby talks about his tips for creating art that sticks!

#094 Craig Mullins, Part 7: Edges

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Craig Mullins isn't so much AGAINST edges as much as he doesn't feel they are as important as shape, value, or other aspects of art. This might come as a heavy blow considering that most of us learned art in the first place using hard lines. In Part 7 of this mini-series, Craig explains why artists get into edges too quickly, what artists should consider instead of edges, and when should edges be properly deployed.

DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#093 Self-Taught Concept Artist, Jana Schirmer

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Jana Schirmer is a concept artist from Germany who has done what a lot of us want to do: she is entirely self-taught but her passion helped drive her career to where it is today in the gaming industry, having worked for Blizzard Entertainment, Guerilla Games, Ubisoft, Riot Games, and Wizards of the Coast.

Sign up for Schoolism House!
https://www.schoolism.com/house.php

ART EDUCATION
https://www.schoolism.com

JANA SCHIRMER
https://www.instagram.com/janaschirmer

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#092 The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Part 4: Quoting

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

It's a taboo topic for some, but if you're trying to succeed as an artist AND make ends meet at the same time, this is something you need to hear: in this episode, veteran entertainment industry artist, Nathan Fowkes, talks money with Bobby. How to quote a client, how to charge for your services is something that every artist needs to know but few are ever taught. Nathan shares the common styles of quoting, which he prefers, and how you can set yourself up for success joining a pipeline.

DESIGNING WITH COLOR AND LIGHT WITH NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22

NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#091 Craig Mullins, Part 6: Color

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Even Craig Mullins admits that he's trolling us when he says that "color is not important". In Part 6 of this mini series, Craig stresses to Bobby the idea that color and value are completely different things; if the shape and the values are correct, ANY color will do -- there is no "wrong color".

DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#090 The Live-Action JimBob Drawing Show!

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby is joined in the studio today by his good friend, Jim Bryson. Jim and Bobby go way back: they went to school together, won an Emmy together for "Niko and the Sword of Light", and did the JimBob Drawing Show (Instagram: @jimbobdrawingshow) together. Now they're doing a Kickstarter together for the official "JimBob Drawing Show" artbook! Along the way, they talk about the experience of putting together a crowdfunding campaign and answer viewers' questions. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bobbychiu/the-jim-bob-drawing-show-books-prints-and-original/description

JIM BOB DRAWING SHOW
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimbobdrawingshow

JIM BRYSON
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim_bryson

BOBBY CHIU
https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#089 John Park: Brainstorm a New Kind of Education

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Blockbuster film concept artist, John Park, figures the average art student uses about 30% of their education in their eventual job. Does that sound right? John and Bobby talk about their own college experiences, share what they've learned from starting art schools, and discuss how the heck they manage to squeeze so much productivity into a single day.

Sign up for Schoolism House!
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ART EDUCATION
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JOHN PARK
https://www.instagram.com/jparkedart/

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#088 The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Part 3: Freelancing

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Nathan Fowkes worked in-house at DreamWorks Animation for 15 years before going out on his own as a freelancer. In part 3 of this mini-series, Nathan gets to the core of something that they don't teach in school: quality of life as a studio artist, the pros and cons, and how one can go about building a thriving business as a freelance artist.

LANDSCAPE SKETCHING IN WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE WITH NATHAN FOWKES
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=36

NATHAN FOWKES
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart

BOBBY CHIU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#087 Rafael Grassetti: God of War

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Rafael Grassetti started his career in advertising in his native Brazil before working his way into the gaming industry with BioWare in Canada and eventually to the US with Sony Santa Monica. Rafael talks to Bobby about his career and how he was able to travel the path that a lot of artists outside of North America try to take and find himself the principle artist on one of the greatest and best-selling action game franchises of all time, God of War. ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com RAFAEL GRASSETTI https://www.instagram.com/rafagrassetti BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#086 Understanding Textures with Jonathan Hardesty

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Today we talk heavily about the importance of textures with artist Jonathan Hardesty. We also discuss Jon's 8 aspects of textures that will help you understand and catergorize textures easier. Jon has a new class on Schoolism "Understanding Textures" https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=45

#085 The Intersection of Art and Technology with Stan Prokopenko

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Some artists seek to master classic skills and ultimately join the pantheon. Then there are artists like Stan Prokopenko who take their traditional skills and innovate a whole new pantheon altogether! In this interview, Bobby talks to Stan not just about his art but how he translates his work and his teaching into the modern world of social media and artificial intelligence. ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com STAN PROKOPENKO https://www.youtube.com/user/ProkoTV BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#084 James Paick: Launch Pad to Scribble Pad

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby and Scribble Pad Studios founder and creative director, James Paick, have fun sharing stories of how they went from black sheep to professional artists: the aimless energy, the parental negotiations, and the student debt -- oh my goodness, the debt! From their throes of rebellion came the clarity of becoming artists, growing talent in groups, and eventually the success that they enjoy today. If you're a little lost and art is your guiding light, maybe this interview will convince you you're on the right path. ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com JAMES PAICK https://www.brainstormschool.com BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#083 Craig Mullins, Part 5: Basic Types of Lighting

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

You don't need mystical materials to paint like the old masters. In Part 5 of this mini series, Craig Mullins talks with Bobby about classical lighting, what kind of lighting gives a "classical" look, what you can discover when you compare an image of a old master work online versus the real thing in a museum. DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#082 Free workshop: Creativity as a Profession

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Inspiration can strike anyone at any time. Whatever your field is, there have been people in it who caught lightning in a bottle and came up with one great idea. But one great idea doesn't make a career; MANY great ideas do. In this free workshop for artists in Puerto Rico, Bobby talks about his strategies for generating creativity at will and how to use them to turn a passion into a professional career. APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#081 1 Percent Door

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Art is easy. You just have to go against the crowd and do the things that 99% of other artists don't want to do, like get up early, draw and paint a LOT, and simply do what's difficult. Behind every amazing piece of art that you love is lots of toil and unsexy effort. That's the 1% door. If you can open that door and step through, art is easy.

#080 The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Part 2: Engagement

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The most important thing in any piece of art is not technical skill or accuracy but how well it engages the audience. To Nathan, pictorial composition is the umbrella for the foundations of engagement, which he breaks down further into unity with variety, and the poetry of balance and rhythm. In part 2 of this series, Nathan continues his dive with Bobby into the core of pictorial composition. PICTORIAL COMPOSITION WITH NATHAN FOWKES https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=31 NATHAN FOWKES https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#079 Thomas Fluharty and the Unforgiving Prismacolor 901

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Much like the marks you make in life, Thomas Fluharty notes that you can't erase and redo lines from a Prismacolor 901; whatever happens, you have to do the best you can with what you've got. In this most meta interview, Thomas talks to Bobby about his Kickstarter dedicated to this pencil, the unbelievable rewards he's offering (Bobby got one on the spot!) and why it's so stinkin' cool to be alive and drawing! KICKSTARTER: Thomas Fluharty The Prismacolor 901 Indigo Bleu Series Book https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/283475028/thomas-fluharty-the-prismacolor-901-indigo-bleu-se?ref=545938&token=eec27d51 ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com THOMAS FLUHARTY https://www.instagram.com/thomasfluharty BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#078 Craig Mullins, Part 4: Values

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

To Craig Mullins, values is often about separating lights and darks and making decisions about shapes, but not always. In Part 4 of this mini series, he tells Bobby why values is an infinite regression problem and how every rule about value has an exception. DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#077 Helping a Country Recover Through Art

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Armand Serrano has worked on such blockbusters as Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and many others. But when Typhoon Haiyan struck his home country of the Philippines in 2013, he felt powerless to help. Then his wife conceived of Icon Manila, which became their way of giving back to a people who desperately needed aid. In this interview, Armand talks to Bobby about the process of creating and growing Icon Manila, who he invited to start this journey, and why the only thing that feels better than doing good art is doing good WITH art. SCHOOLISM NEWSLETTER https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING WITH SAM NIELSON https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=3 ARMAND SERRENO https://www.instagram.com/armand_serrano BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#076 The Core with Nathan Fowkes, Part 1: Pictorial Composition

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

To master artist and painter, Nathan Fowkes, pictorial composition is an underestimated, unappreciated part of art, so it's only fitting that Nathan starts this series by getting to the core of composition. He talks to Bobby about why he loves composition, some subtle, elegant ways to guide the viewer's eye, and how good composition can save you if other parts of your work get messed up. PICTORIAL COMPOSITION WITH NATHAN FOWKES https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=31 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#075 Personal Growth From Personal Work: Bobby Interviews Atey Ghailan

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Atey Ghailan is a senior illustrator at Riot Games but in this interview, he talks to Bobby about his regimen for his personal work, which he sticks to, even after 11- or 12-hour days. The discomfort of learning something new and struggling at it is an experience to be relished, not feared, a philosophy that Bobby wholeheartedly agrees with. SCHOOLISM NEWSLETTER https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com ATEY GHAILAN https://www.instagram.com/snatti89 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

Craig Mullins, Part 3: The Concept of Perspective

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

It's the Schoolism Summer Sale! Get $100 off access to 20+ art courses from now until Aug. 3, 2018. https://www.schoolism.com/lp/yearly/access-all-courses/ To Craig Mullins, perspective is an all-encompassing concept applicable to anything that's drawn naturalistically -- or even expressively, for that matter. In Part 3 of this Mini Series, he explains to Bobby why perspective is so much more than just a little house with vanishing points on the horizon and why your eye level can make all the difference. DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#074 Ms. Marvel, Karla Ortiz

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In this interview, Bobby makes his case to bundle of energy and woman artist of power, Karla Ortiz, about why he considers her the de facto designer of Doctor Strange. They chat about her work on the phenomenally successful Marvel movies, and what her origin story is. (Parental advisory: just listening to Karla talk is super entertaining but we have to caution you about some use of adult language in this interview.) SCHOOLISM NEWSLETTER https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com KARLA ORTIZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kortizart BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#073 How Art Can Save the World One Drawing at a Time

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In addition to being a multi-talented artist working in advertising, gaming, and films, the amazing Manu Carrasco is also an accomplished falconer, MMA practitioner, nature-lover, and conservationist. In this interview, he and Bobby talk about something that's near and dear to all our hearts: saving wildlife and the environment. Manu tell us how he and Expedition Art are doing this one drawing at a time. SCHOOLISM NEWSLETTER https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com MANNY CARRASCO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manucarrasco33 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#072 Craig Mullins, Part 2: Shapes

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

It's the Schoolism Summer Sale! Get $100 off from now until Aug. 3, 2018. https://www.schoolism.com/lp/yearly/access-all-courses/ To the Godfather of Digital Painting, Craig Mullins, art as a subject is overwhelmingly broad. So as a proper start to his class, he talks to Bobby about the importance of shapes and structure as the "meat and potatoes" of good art. Join Bobby as he continues his deep dive into the mind of a master with part 2 of this Schoolism Mini Series with Craig Mullins. DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#071 The Undreamed-of Life of a French Adrenaline Junkie

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Growing up in France in the '90s, David Levy couldn't even call becoming a Hollywood artist "a dream" because it was so far out of the realm of possibility for him, he might as well have "dreamed" of sprouting wings and gills and returning to the sea. Which incidentally was what he occupied himself with. Now having gone from skipping school to go windsurfing in France, to working on hush-hush sequels to a James Cameron franchise and Episode 9 of something in Los Angeles, to moving to the opposite coast, how does he make it all work? It's a fascinating story and you can hear it here. SCHOOLISM NEWSLETTER https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com WATERCOLOR FUNDAMENTALS WITH GONZALO CARCAMO https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=43 DAVID LEVY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vyleart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vyle.art Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidvylelevy BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#070 Five ways to get over artistic road blocks

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Despite being an Emmy Award-winning creator and artist, Bobby hits artistic roadblocks just like any other creative person. If it happens to you -- and it inevitably will! -- DON'T PANIC. Try employing one (or more) of Bobby's strategies and hopefully one of his tips will help you clear that mental block and have you drawing and painting again posthaste!

#069 Craig Mullins, Part 1: Why Teach?

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

It took Bobby literally 12 years to convince the Godfather of Digital Painting, Craig Mullins, to teach on Schoolism. The class he made has been so popular, so mind-blowing that the first question we all have is, what took so long, and why now? In Part 1 of this Schoolism Mini Series with his hero, Bobby digs into Craig's mind to learn how this humble master feels about art in general, his art in particular, and how he could insist that, despite what anyone might think, there really isn't a secret to his work. DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#068 Chiustream: Let's Start with What is Absolutely True, Except It's Not

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In this Chiustream, Bobby talks about the artist's life with Masae Seki and Matt Johnson, starting with what preconceived notions they had in school about art that turned out to be false. Bobby also shares an insight about getting on a Tim Burton film by NOT doing what Tim Burton would do, which really strikes a chord with Matt. SCHOOLISM NEWSLETTER https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com ART OF CARICATURE WITH JASON SEILER https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=8 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert MASAE SEKI https://www.instagram.com/masaeseki MATT JOHNSON https://www.instagram.com/artofmattjohnson

#067 From Master to Student to Master Again: Bobby Interviews Sculptor, Damon Bard

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

When Bobby first met him, Damon Bard was one of the top clay sculptors working in animated film. Then ZBrush became the industry standard, forcing him to become a student again. In this interview, Damon talks to Bobby about his journey and subsequent rebirth as a digital 3D sculptor and artist, returning to the peaks of his career. Damon's is a story of adaption, evolution, and how you can always benefit from learning, even (ESPECIALLY) after reaching the top. ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com Characters for Animated Film with Daniel Arriaga: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=28 DAMON BARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonbard BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#066 Your Value in Art

Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Should you work at being good at a lot of things or great at one thing? Bobby and the Little Plant People tackle the topic of Specialist vs. Jack of All Trades.

#065 Leaving the Mouse: Interview with Bobby Pontillas and Andrew Cheswick of TAIKO Studios

Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby is joined in this interview by former Disney feature animators, Bobby Pontillas and Andrew Chesworth. Bobby (Pontillas) and Andrew, now with TAIKO Studios, are co-directors of the new animated short, "One Small Step". They share their experiences leaving their dream jobs at Disney in favor of a smaller start-up, the pros and cons, and ultimately what makes it all worth it. ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com Painting with Light and Color with Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=30 TAIKO STUDIOS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taikostudios Website: http://www.taikostudios.com/ BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#064 Lost at Sea: the Literal and Metaphorical (Art) Life of Aaron Blaise

Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Two of the internet's leading art educators together in one interview! Bobby talks to adventurer and former Disney animator Aaron Blaise about his wild youth in Florida, studying his craft at the feet of Glen Keane, and eventually creating CreatureArtTeacher.com. One of Aaron's adventures once left him lost at sea; he recounts this story to Bobby and it's crazy! ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com AARON BLAISE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronblaiseart Art Education: https://creatureartteacher.com/ BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#063 Chiustream: The Little Known Story of the Original "Schoolism House"

Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby reminisces with Masae Seki and Thierry Lafontaine about the ORIGINAL "Schoolism House" while answering viewers' questions in this Chiustream. BONUS: can you guess where Thierry got his tattooed baby idea from? Sign up for Schoolism In-House Workshop https://www.schoolism.com/house.php BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert THIERRY LAFONTAINE https://www.instagram.com/thierrylafontaine MASAE SEKI https://www.instagram.com/masaeseki

#062 From the First Avenger to Infinity War: Bobby interviews Marvel Artist, Rodney Fuentebella

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Including Avengers: Infinity War, there have been 18 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Rodney Fuentebella has worked on 14 of them -- every MCU film since Captain America: The First Avenger. Rodney talks to Bobby about working at Marvel, shares what he loves most about being a part of huge MCU movies, and the secret sauce that got him onto the Marvel team in the first place. APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE https://www.schoolism.com/house.php ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php RODNEY FUENTEBELLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodneyimages Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodneyimages BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#061 The Godfather of Digital Painting, Craig Mullins

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

When Bobby gets the Godfather of Digital Painting, Craig Mullins, on the line, he turns into a fanboy like the rest of us! In this wide-ranging interview, Craig talks to Bobby about his style, speculates on how Monet would've painted an orc, and explains why on earth would he destroy all his art when he gets old. APPLY FOR DIGITAL PAINTING WITH CRAIG MULLINS https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=44 ART EDUCATION https://www.schoolism.com BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#060 Chiustream: Do More Faster and in Less Time

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

If you're overcome by chaos in your workflow, this is for you! In this stream, Bobby tells Masae Seki and the awesome Jonathan Hardesty the key thing he always does at night that helps him stay organized the next morning. They also talk about purposeful learning, breaking art blocks, and how much they have to hate a piece before they're willing to start over. All this while Jonathan paints his son in real time! ART EDUCATION at: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php JONATHAN HARDESTY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhardesty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanHardesty Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonHardesty BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#059 Is Talent Real?

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Is there such a thing called 'talent'? Is it real? Do you believe that a very small percentage of people are naturally talented at certain things? Bobby and Matt Johnson sit down the amazing Even Mehl Amundsen to discuss this intriguing topic as well as how independent projects like Even's new book 'Tegn Two' help with the overall art career. Order Even's books at http://www.tegn.shop/

#058 Zedig Overcomes the Pain You Feel with Alexandre Zedig Diboine

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In this candid conversation, color key artist for Revolting Rhymes, Alexandre "Zedig" Diboine tells Bobby why he thinks "creative" (a term he's not fond of) is a deceptive word, and how he overcomes frustration to power through (and still crush) jobs that he might not necessarily like. If you've ever felt insecure about your work, you have to watch this one! APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ALEXANDRE ZEDIG DIBOINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrediboine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandrezedig.diboine Twitter: https://twitter.com/a_zedig_diboine BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#057 From Madonna to Wakanda: Bobby interviews Phillip Boutte Jr.

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Phillip Boutte Jr.'s costume design credits over the last 10 years range from Oscar-winners to billion dollar box office juggernauts. In this interview, Bobby talks to the former child actor about "the rocket ship of success" that his second career has become, how he tapped into his love of African art for his costume concepts for Black Panther, and that time Madonna hired him to design costumes for THREE of her world tours. APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php PHILLIP BOUTTE JR. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pboutte/ BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#056 Seizing opportunities with Anthony Francisco

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Black Panther has been such a huge success, and Bobby recently interviewed sensational artist Anthony Francisco who not only worked on Black Panther, but SO many other Marvel films! Anthony was in the Navy in his 20’s to support his family and used art as an escape, and eventually he found his way into working the industry! He has a great attitude about life, art, and how to stay positive no matter the challenges you face! APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ANTHONY FRANCISCO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyFranciscoArt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_francisco_art BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#055 Youtube Superstar Ross Tran

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Get to know the Ross Tran beyond his online personality. Find out how and why Ross started his YouTube channel, Ross Draws! Hear how he started off at Art Center, then dropped out to pursue a career in acting if you can believe it! From there, you'll get to hear his journey of how he come to creating his online presence, how he found his brand, and also how he really makes a living being the YouTube celebrity that he is! APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ROSS TRAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossdraws Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEVrhumRsK67JkP3G4w5cQ BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#054 Chiustream: Getting past artistic roadblocks

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500

There are all types of artistic roadblocks from being unmotivated, uninspired to hitting plateaus in your artistic journey. Many roadblocks can keep us from progressing for weeks or months. Bobby, Masae Seki and Jonathan Hardesty share roadblocks that they've experienced and how they overcame them. ART EDUCATION AND WORKSHOP TICKETS: http://www.schoolism.com

#053 The art of paper sculptures with Megan Brain

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Megan Brain works with paper sculptures, and her creations are super refreshing! Find out how she has flourished working with handmade, organic material, when today’s entertainment industry seems to be saturated with CG! Her original goal had been to become a 2D animator, but we are so happy she found her way into paper sculptures! Megan’s work can be seen as the 'Origami' characters in the film “Kubo and The Two Strings”, (so if you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend it!) APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php MEGAN BRAIN Website: http://meganbrain.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mb_papersculpt BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#052 Chiustream: Conquering the Artistic Mind

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The Artistic Mind makes us passionate and creative, but it can also make us our own toughest critics. Bobby & Matt talk with Jonathan Hardesty about how the mental game, insecurities, and personal drive work together in an artist's life.

#051 Overcoming artist self-doubt with Linda YingJue Chen

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Linda is currently working at Dreamworks T.V. and her team was recently nominated for an Annie award for their show Trollhunters! Linda was not feeling fulfilled in her previous job for numerous years, and in an epiphany left one night to head to L.A. Two weeks later she got a phone call that changed the course of her career! Find out what it was like for Linda to get her first assignment, and what she thinks about trying to become a character designer in today’s saturated market. APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php LINDA YINGJUE CHEN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/praeclaris BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#050 Chiustream: Jack of all trades vs Specializing

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The question of whether specializing is better than being a jack of all trades is common among artists in the gaming, film and television industry. Bobby talks about his thoughts on the matter and discusses other questions about art and life as an artist.

#049 Finding a fulfilling career with Genevieve Godbout

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Genevieve Godbout is a charming artist out of Quebec, who originally studied traditional animation. She went to Paris and then London to further pursue her story, but is now back in Montreal as a full-time illustrator. She shared with Bobby in a recent interview her struggles of finding a job after school, what it was like having english as her second language, and how she fought through a period of her career where she felt lost and unfulfilled. Get inspired with her wonderous story about how she refound her passion for art by creating her children's books! APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php GENEVIEVE GODBOUT Website: http://www.genevievegodboutillustration.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenevieveGodboutillustration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievegodboutillustration BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#48 ChiuStream: the power of mistakes

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Bobby and Matt get back together to take questions from the audience. ChiuStream is a conversational podcast about art and being an artist. Join in on a live stream on Bobby's youtube channel http://www.YouTube.com/digitalbobert

#047 Creating art that sells with Jean-Jacque Launier

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What makes art sell? Jean-Jacque Launier is an expert in selling art, and organizing exhibitions! Jean-Jacque is the founder of the first museum to celebrate modern art, Art Ludique, and owner of art Gallery Arludik, which just celebrated its 15th year! Jean-Jacque believes in showcasing contemporary art, such as video games, animation and comic books! Figurative and narrative art is part of history, and Jean-Jacque will share his experience of how to approach a gallery, and how to show at one! APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Art education: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php JEAN-JACQUE LAUNIER Museum: http://www.artludique.com Gallery: http://www.arludik.com BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#046 Work hard and make it happen, with Sahil Lavingia

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

When Sahil Lavingia was 19 years old, he was already a lead designer at Pinterest! Today he is CEO and founder of Gumroad. Sahil learned early that in order to be successful, that you need to be strong in both the business and the creative side of your brand. In this interview, learn what Sahil’s 3 key filters are for life, and listen to his wisdom on how to be successful not only because of your ideas, but because of who you are as an individual! ART EDUCATION Visit https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php SAHIL LAVINGIA Gumroad: https://gumroad.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slavingia BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#045 Transitioning from Fine Art to Digital, John Burton

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

John Burton has been an accomplished fine artist for over 20 years, and just recently he has started exploring the vast world of digital art! Although the two worlds have spoken a different art language for a while, John and Bobby discuss the ways that the worlds are starting to share their knowledge; especially thanks to social media! John also shares some great advice for pleinair painting (such as how to make an easy set up), how he paints in temperatures, how to create simultaneous contrast and how to create harmony within your paintings! APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php JOHN BURTON Website: http://burtonartstudio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnburtonart BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#044 Creator of Bounty Hunters and killer art, Dan LuVisi

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Dan has gone through an incredible journey, and has fought hard for his dreams. He struggled in school, he struggled with people telling him that being an artist wasn’t possible, and he cycled through jobs all while trying just to pay rent. But all of this has propelled him forward to not give up on his dreams of creating LMS, Last Man Standing: Killbook of a Bounty Hunter. He talks to Bobby about battling through the highs and lows just like his character Gabriel battled through the notorious prison Level 9. APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php DAN LUVISI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DANLUVISIART Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danluvisiart BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#043 Effort + Time x Logic = Success

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The first ChiuStream for 2018 so we thought it would be fitting to make it about achieving our New Years resolutions. Goals are far more achievable with stratergy so Bobby sits down with Matt Johnson as they answer audience questions about art and creating a successful life as an artist. Schoolism Winter Sale ends Jan 20, 2018 https://www.schoolism.com/lp/yearly/winter-sale-2017-all/

#042 The Fantastical World of Alex Konstad

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Concept artist and illustrator Alex Konstad specializes in fantastical creature, character and environment design! He is current clients are Wizards of the Coast, and Blizzard. He tends to be a workaholic and can sometimes spends 10-14 hours painting a day! In this latest interview, Alex shares his process on designing characters and creatures from his imagination, and he even tells tales of his experiences with the supernatural! Get tips from Alex and Bobby on how to refocus your portfolio, and how to dig deep and keep pushing forward! APPLY FOR THE SCHOOLISM LAKEHOUSE Visit https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ALEX KONSTAD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.konstad Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexkonstad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkonstad BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#041 Thriving From Adversity with Jorge Gutiérrez

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

From negative influences, poor drawing skills and living with autism, listen to how award winning director Jorge R. Gutiérrez turned his so called 'disadvantages' into his best strengths. Bobby calls this one perhaps one of the most inspiring interviews he's done so far and we hope you do too! ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php JORGE GUTIERREZ Website: http://www.mexopolis.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jorge.r.gutierrez Twitter: https://twitter.com/mexopolis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mexopolis BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#040 Reviewing the Fundamentals

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

On the recent Chiustream Bobby was joined by our Schoolism Lakehouse artist Thierry Lafontaine while they answered your questions LIVE. They shared great advice on how to find motivation (this is important for any professional, since you are always making up your own projects!), how to stand out these days in a world overwhelmed with social media, and some of the best studies that any new artist should practice. Watch it now on youtube, and you’ll also see Bobby paint one of his newest creatures, his popsicle unicorn! ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Sign up for the Schoolism House: https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php THIERRY LAFONTAINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thierry.lafontaine Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThierryArt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thierrylafontaine BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#039 Master of Watercolor Gonzalo Cárcamo

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

As a child, Cárcamo has always been very interested in art and was fortunate to have started his creative endeavours at a young age. His art career has spanned the industries of advertising, journalism, literature, children's books and animation. He has gained wide recognition for his watercolor techniques and has graced many major newspapers and magazines in Brazil, Spain, and Chile. Many people recognize his work from children's books. When he's not doing commercial work, Cárcamo enjoys plein air painting and teaching watercolor at his studio at the heart of Vila Mariana in Sao Paulo, Brazil. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Sign up for Watercolor Fundamentals with Carcamo: https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=43 Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php GONZALO CARCAMO Website: https://www.gonzalocarcamo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gonzalo.carcamo Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonzalocarcamo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carcamo.aquarela BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#038 Visual Storytelling with Viktor Kalvachev

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Viktor was born in Bulgaria and now lives in France. He is known for being a "visual storyteller", and his career has taken him across the globe. He has worked for clients such as Disney, Pixar, Steven Spielberg, Hasbro and Nickelodeon, and has won several awards. In this interview he talks with Bobby about his new exciting book "Inspire" which is up on Kickstarter, and his journey within the art world. Although Viktor isn't an artist full-time, he shares his decisions that have taken him along the career path that he has today, and some incredible advice on his process. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php VIKTOR KALVACHEV Kickstarter Book - Inspire: The Art of Viktor Kalvachev: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/120326342/inspire-the-art-of-viktor-kalvachev Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Viktor-Kalvachev-642681229158711 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viktor_kalvachev BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#037 From the farm to the big screen with Zac Retz

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Bobby has known Zac from his early years before breaking into the movie business to now a professional visual development artist at Sony Pictures Animation. Even back then as more of a beginner, he already stood out so we wanted to be one of the first to interview this talented young man. He's a newer artist in the animation industry but his work is beyond his years and his work ethic is one to be admired greatly. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ZAC RETZ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zretz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacretz BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#036 The Perfect Bait audiobook - How to be an artist

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

There's many ways to be an artist but this is how artist Bobby Chiu was able to work on movies, create a tv show and even winning an Emmy. Over the course of 10 years, Bobby documented his career and journey as an artist, in hopes that one day, if he ever reached success, he would have his own personal thoughts and methods of HOW he did it. This audiobook is the accumulation of the thoughts and philosophies of how to develop a successful art career from Bobby and many of his favorite artists. In learning from other inspirational artists along the way, Bobby now hopes that this audiobook can give motivation and insight to others, who are still on their journey and are determined to reach their goals. Notes: http://www.SCHOOLISM.com Online art classes, Live Workshops, Artist interviews Follow Bobby at http://www.instagram.com/DIGITALBOBERT @DIGITALBOBERT

#035 Talking character design with Daniel Arriaga

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Today's guest is with Schoolism instructor and one of the top character designers in the world Daniel Arriaga. Daniel has worked on such films as Ratatouille, Up, Wall-E, Wreck-It Ralph, Toy Story 3, Monsters University, Inside Out, and his latest task was Art Director of Character Design on Pixar's Coco. Last time Bobby interviewed Daniel was in 2014 so we thought it was time to do a follow up focused on Character Design with one of the best character designers in the industry. We hope you enjoy! ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php DANIEL ARRIAGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielarriagaart Twitter: https://twitter.com/rrr_yaga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrr_yaga BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#034 Turning your disadvantages into advantages

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

With social media these days, it’s easier to connect and yet for artists it can be hard to stand out! In this Chiustream Bobby and Jonathan Hardesty were joined by students from the Schoolism Lakehouse, and they discussed topics such as how to be recognizable with your artwork, and how to find your presence in the industry. Bobby also shares the inspiring story of how Imaginism Studios got started, and how to formulate a plan for an inspiring future! Find what’s special about your art, and stick to it! ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com The Schoolism House: https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php JONATHAN HARDESTY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanHardesty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhardesty Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonHardesty BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#033 How one artist's love of faeries made over 100K€. Interview with Iris Compiet

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Today's guest is the super talented Iris Compiet. Iris is a wonderful artist from the Netherlands. Bobby met her at the Schoolism London workshop and has been an admirer of her work and whimsical sense of imagination ever since. Recently she generated over 110,000€ in a kickstarter for her book, Faeries of the Faultlines, an illustrated art book filled with magical creatures that will take you on an adventurous journey to the Other World. In this interview, Iris shares her artistic transformation from overcoming fear of failure, to taking a leap of faith, and rising above all insecurities. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php IRIS COMPIET Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iriscompietart Twitter: https://twitter.com/artofeyeris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iriscompiet Faeries of the Faultlines Art Book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/239564826/faeries-of-the-faultlines-an-art-book-by-iris-comp BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#032 Inside the Mind of Carter Goodrich

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Self-esteem and confidence can be an artist's best friend or worst enemy. Just ask our guest: the incredible Carter Goodrich. From illustrating multiple New Yorker covers to lead character designer for Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me to winning Annie Awards. Carter Goodrich has designed and illustrated many of the projects many of us only dream of. He's also worked on such films as The Prince of Egypt, The Croods, Finding Nemo; Monsters, Inc; The Lorax, Hotel Transylvania, Open Season and Coco. In this interview, Carter talks to Bobby about the challenges he faces when dealing with confidence and overcoming his introverted tendencies, as well as many other interesting topics. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php CARTER GOODRICH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carter-Goodrich-299950290154525/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cartergoodrich2 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#031 The Art of Learning

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Schoolism instructors Bobby Chiu and Jonathan Hardesty talk about the practices and tips that helped them learn the most about art and in the fastest ways possible. They also take questions from our Schoolism Subscriptions Student Group on Facebook. Take a listen if you're an artist or interested in art. This stream is full of wonderful practical advice for every artist. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php JONATHAN HARDESTY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanHardesty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhardesty Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonHardesty BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#030 Hard earned success with Marko Djurdjevic

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Today's guest is the incredible Marko Djurdjevic. He is the Creative Director and CEO of the concept art and illustration studio SIXMOREVODKA. Self-taught from an early age, Marko began work as a professional illustrator since he was 17. As a child he was unaware that artists used photo-referencing to produce work and assumed they worked only from their imagination. Because of this assumption, he taught himself to draw without the use of photo-referencing. In this interview we talk about his tough beginnings, the many lessons he's learned about the business side of art and running his studio. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php MARKO DJURDJEVIC https://www.facebook.com/SIXMOREMARKO BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#029 Marvel Studios Head of Visual Development: Ryan Meinerding

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

We're absolutely thrilled to give you this interview with Ryan Meinerding! Ryan is the Head of Visual Development at Marvel Studios. He has been with Marvel Studios since the early days of 'Iron Man,' helping to design the look and feel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His long list of credits include Iron Man, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, Cowboys & Aliens, John Carter, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: the Dark World, Captain America: the Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok and the highly anticipated Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War. ART EDUCATION AT SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php RYAN MEINERDING Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanmeinerdingart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_meinerding_art Twitter: https://twitter.com/meinerdingart BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#028 The most inspiring interview of 2017 with Armand Baltazar

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby invites the amazing Armand Baltazar, back on the Chiustream! Armand began his film career with DreamWorks SKG Animation then later with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Image Movers Digital. Currently he calls Northern California his home and is a Senior Designer for Pixar Animation Studios. Films include: Prince of Egypt, Shark's Tale, Cars 2, and Brave. In this interview, Armand shares his journey of inspiration and encourages everyone to live their passion and fulfill their purpose. SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php ARMAND BALTAZAR Purchase Timeless: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062402363/timeless-diego-and-the-rangers-of-the-vastlantic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armandbaltazar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armand_baltazar Twitter: https://twitter.com/armandbaltazar BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#027 The traveling artist with Ben Mauro

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Ben Mauro is a concept designer working in the entertainment industry. He studied industrial design and entertainment design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. After college he relocated to Wellington, New Zealand where he worked at Weta Workshop from 2009-2013, over that time he contributed to a vast array of Film, Television and Videogame projects such as ‘The Hobbit Trilogy’ and ‘Elysium’ among many others. He is currently working as an independent freelance concept designer where he continues to offer his design services to clients around the world including Boston Dynamics, Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, MPC, Legendary Pictures, LucasFilm, Rhythm & Hues, Activision, EuropaCorp, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Insomniac Games, Design Studio Press, SyFy and Discovery Channel. In this interview, Ben shares his experiences from traveling and how it broadens perspective about life and brings creativity and inspiration to his own artwork. SCHOOLISM Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php BEN MAURO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.mauro.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_mauro Twitter: https://twitter.com/benmauro993 BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#026 Growing your art business with Camilla d'Errico

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Camilla d'Errico is an Italo-Canadian artist who has been making waves in the fine art and comic industries with her manga-influenced style. Ever the prolific artist, Camilla is comic artist/creator and Pop Surrealist painter, while also contributing to the vinyl art toy movement, and expanding her style into fashion, accessories, toys and other merchandise. In this interview, Camilla provides a lot of tips on growing an art business, manufacturing products, publishing artwork, shipping and handling, and other strategies to help you succeed. Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php CAMILLA D'ERRICO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camilladerricoart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camilladerrico Twitter: https://twitter.com/Helmetgirl BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#025 A conversation with the master Kim Jung Gi

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Kim Jung Gi is an established artist from South Korea whose art work has attracted the international attention of millions over the last few years. He has the ability to visualize the drawing before making his marks. With mental pictures, he can draw without a photographic reference. In this interview, he tells us the importance of understanding the structure inside out and build on the form from memory. NOTES: Visit Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php KIM JUNG GI: Website: https://www.kimjunggius.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimjunggius Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimjunggius BOBBY CHIU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert

#024 Video game character design with Arnold Tsang

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Today's guest is artist Arnold Tsang. Bobby knew of Arnold when they were students at Sheridan college. Even back then as a student, Arnold has already been working professionally as a comicbook artist. Today Arnold Tsang is an assistant art director at Blizzard, working on their super popular game Overwatch.

#023 Great art requires great composition. Nathan Fowkes interview

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby Chiu and Nathan Fowkes discuss the importance of composition in making art, as well as some of Nathan's techniques, and what inspires him. Nathan is a highly respected and accomplished artist in the industry and the Schoolism community. Bobby has just recently taken one of his courses on Schoolism, "Pictorial Composition with Nathan Fowkes" and in this video, they discuss such topics like: - Why is it that if you paint something with a good composition, it almost doesn’t matter the subject matter? - When doing studies… how long do you typically sketch for? - How do you achieve an effective balance of color? - Tips to help bridge the gap between observation and invention of color and light NOTES: Follow Nathan and Bobby on Instagram Nathan Fowkes https://www.instagram.com/nathanfowkesart/ Bobby Chiu https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert/ Nathan's Pictorial Composition class on Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com/lp/pictorial-composition-nathan-fowkes/ This exercise is a study from a Fredrick Remington painting 1897 "Through the Smoke Sprang the Daring Soldier" oil on canvas

#022 Wisdom from a master: James Gurney interview

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby interviews one of his artistic heroes: James Gurney. James is the artist and author best known for his illustrated book series Dinotopia. He specializes in painting realistic images of scenes that can’t be photographed, from dinosaurs to ancient civilizations. He is also a dedicated plein air (outdoor) painter and sketcher, believing that making studies directly from observation fuels his imagination. Links: Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php Bobby Chiu: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Follow James Gurney: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgurneyart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesMGurney Twitter: https://twitter.com/gurneyjourney Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gurneyjourney

#021 Working on the biggest superhero movies in the world

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Andy Park is the current Visual Development Artist and Lead Character Concept Artist for Marvel Studios. Amongst the incredible list of credits include recent films such as Thor: Ragnarok (coming soon), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Dr Strange, Captain America: Civil War, Ant-man, and many many more! In this interview we talk about what it's like to work on the biggest superhero movies in the world. Links: Sign up for the Schoolism newsletter: https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php Instagram Links: Andy Park: https://www.instagram.com/andyparkart Bobby Chiu: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Matt Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/artofmattjohnson

#020 5 tips to boost your career

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby shares 5 tips that have helped to boost his career over the years and achieve many of his goals so far. Lots of people have different ways to boost their careers so these aren't the only ways but they've worked for Bobby and he hopes they'll help some others out there as well.

#019 How This Artist Became a Pro at Age 18

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

At age 18, Brian Kesinger was the youngest artist to be hired at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Over twenty years later, Brian has worked on such Disney films as Tarzan, Moana, Big Hero 6, Zootopia and many more. In this interview he accounts his artistic journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Instagram Links: Brian Kesinger: https://www.instagram.com/briankesinger Bobby Chiu: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Matt Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/artofmattjohnson

#018 Making the right career decisions

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

How do you know if you're really making the best career decisions for your future? Bobby Chiu and Jonathan Hardesty discuss with guest Peter Han on how they make decisions for their careers, the pitfalls to avoid and other important topics for artists.

#017 Achieving constant artistic growth

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

For many of the top artists, it's more about the journey than the destination. Always looking to take on new challenges and level up. Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo are perfect examples of this. They took some time out of their busy schedules to talk with Bobby and Masae about their thoughts about art, life and what they've been up to at their studio: Tonko House.

#016 6 Bad Artist Habits to Avoid

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Being an artist is a challenging thing and it's important to avoid bad art habits to have the best chance at an awesome career. In this video we cover 6 bad artist habits that everyone should avoid.

#015 Story artist Normand Lemay living the dream in L.A.

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s guest is the talented story artist, Normand Lemay. He graduated from Sheridan College Animation and worked for years in Toronto. He contributed to many projects ranging from animated pilots, TV shows, feature films and commercials. But in 2009, Norman moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of being part of the Walt Disney Feature Animation family. His list of credits include Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Wreck It Ralph 2 (coming soon). Norman was also nominated for an Annie Award for his work in Moana.

#014 From an intern to a director for an Emmy-winning TV show

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Sung Jin Ahn went from being an intern at Titmouse doing scans to a director for Niko and the Sword of Light, which ended up winning an Emmy…all of this in his 20’s! In this interview, he talks about how he went from a shy kid in high school to getting his big breaks and lessons he learned that contributed to his successes so far. This is a really good interview for many of the people out there looking to be inspired.

#013 From Indonesia to her dream job at Disney

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay, affectionately known as “Griz”, was born in Indonesia and fell in love with animation as a little girl watching Walt Disney’s Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. She graduated as a valedictorian from Art Center College of Design. She then joined Dreamworks Animation at first, but in 2015, Griselda’s dream of being a Walt Disney artist came true. A couple of her upcoming projects she has contributed to is Disney’s Frozen Holiday Special, Wreck It Ralph 2 (coming soon). Her contributions can also be seen in movies such as Moana, Inner Workings, Home, Penguins of Madagascar, How To Train Your Dragon 2, The Croods, Rise Of The Guardians, Puss In Boots and many many more.

#012 Where Concept Art is Heading...

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Zbrush is being incorporated more and more into today's concept art and illustrations. Today's guest is artist Justin Goby Fields. He's been incorporating ZBrush into his concept art illustrations for years now. Justin has worked on such films as Iron Man 3, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Maleficent, Noah, The Wolverine and many more. He also teaches his Zbrush/Photoshop techniques on Schoolism.com. NOTES: Sign up for the Schoolism Newsletter to know about future streams, workshops, classes and news for artists. https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php Schoolism class mentioned: Justin Goby Fields is teaching Introduction to Zbrush https://www.schoolism.com/lp/introduction-to-zbrush-justin-goby-fields/ Instagram: Justin Goby Fields https://www.instagram.com/jfields217 Bobby Chiu https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Masae Seki https://www.instagram.com/masaeseki

#011 The Art of Simplifying with Pernille Ørum

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The art of simplifying is deceivingly challenging to do it right. What to leave in, what to leave out and how to stylize when needed. Today's guest is Pernille Ørum from Denmark. She is an incredibly popular illustrator and visual development artist with over 360K followers on Instagram. Besides being a successful freelancer, Pernille has also launched 2 very successful Kickstarters for her art books Blush and her upcoming book Coral that you can pledge for as of this recording. NOTES: Sign up for the Schoolism Newsletter to know about future streams, workshops, classes and news for artists. https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php Schoolism class mentioned: Pernille Ørum is taking Environment Design with Nathan Fowkes https://www.schoolism.com/lp/environment-design-nathan-fowkes/ KICKSTARTER: Pernille Ørum's Coral Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pernilleoe/coral-the-art-of-pernille-rum Instagram: Pernille Ørum https://www.instagram.com/pernilleoerum Bobby Chiu https://www.instagram.com/pernilleoerum Jonathan Hardesty https://www.instagram.com/jonhardesty

#010 From Simpsons to WB to Pixar with story artist Kevin O’Brien

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

From living in Brooklyn during the crack epidemic in the 80s to working on many of the most important animated shows of our time, Kevin O’Brien shares his stories of hard times and successes in this inspiring interview. Some of his huge list of credits include The Iron Giant, The Simpsons, Ice Age, Cars 2 & 3, The Good Dinosaur, Wall-E, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and many more. Visit Schoolism.com for art classes.

#009 Creativity Wisdom

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

We sit down with the Emmy winning creators of Amazon’s new show Niko and the Sword of Light: Jim Bryson, Adam Jeffcoat, Kei Acedera and Bobby Chiu to talk about how to be creative, where they get their ideas and how to turn that creative idea into something like a tv show. Listen in and watch as Jim Bryson and Bobby Chiu create a painting together.

#008 Matte painting and design with Paul Topolos

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Paul Topolos is 1 of only a small handful of matte painters at Pixar animation studios. He's worked on such films as Cars 3, The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out, Monsters University, Brave, Toy Story 3, Up, Wall-E, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo and a couple of live action movies for Lucasfilm, namely Star Wars Episode I & II. In this interview, Paul shares stories of his challenges, triumphs and the many lessons he's learned along the way.

#007 Advice from Eric Canete. League of Legends art director

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Today's guest is the amazing Eric Canete. Starting his artistic career at 17 years old working on various animated television shows like “The X-Men” and “EXO Squad”. Since then he's worked on such shows as Aeon Flux, Men In Black, Dark Fury, The Batman, Justice League Unlimited, Ben10 and (in comic books) Cybernary 2.0, Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin, Comic Book Tattoo, The End League, The Amazing Spider-Man and New Avengers: Luke Cage. Currently he is a principal art director at Riot Games working on one of the most popular games in the world "League of Legends" NOTES: The painting is my assignment from Lesson 3 of "Painting with Color and Light with Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo" https://www.schoolism.com/lp/painting-light-and-color-shorta/ Eric Canete https://www.twitch.tv/ericcanete https://www.instagram.com/ericcanete Bobby Chiu https://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Jonathan Hardesty https://www.twitch.tv/jonhardesty https://www.instagram.com/jonhardesty

#006 The Artist's Routine with Tuna Bora

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk about the routine of an artist, how to get out of an artistic slump and much more. This ChiuStream guest is the wonderful Tuna Bora. She this year’s Annie Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Production Design in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production for her work on the short film Pearl. Tuna Bora http://tunabora.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tunamunaluna/

#005 Studio Life vs Freelance

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of big studio life versus being a freelancer. Our guest is the incredibly talented Victoria Ying. Currently she is enjoying her life as a freelance artist but has also had the privilege of working at Disney Feature Animation for over 7 years. Her credits include such films as Tangled, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen, Paperman, Big Hero 6, Moana. Victoria Ying www.instagram.com/victoriaying/ www.victoriaying.com

#004 Methods and practices for exceptional art

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

In this ChiuStream, Bobby Chiu and Jonathan Hardesty welcome the incredible Thomas Fluharty. They discuss how they use reference and the various other methods/practices for creating art. INSTAGRAM: Thomas Fluharty @thomasfluharty Jonathan Hardesty @jonhardesty Bobby Chiu @bobbychiu

#003 From a rural town to Weta Workshop with Paul Tobin

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Paul Tobin was raised in rural New Zealand. He applied for Wellington Polytechnic’s School of Design 3 yr program and was rejected twice. He was also rejected by Christchurch Polytechnic at the same time which led him to doing volunteer archaeology and travelling the world whenever possible. This lasted for a little under 4 years when Paul came back to art. After developing his skills further, Paul Tobin landed a job a Weta Workshop and has since then worked on films like Avatar, Ghost in the Shell, Hercules, Hobbit trilogy, The Adventures of Tintin, Chronicles of Narnia, King Kong and many more. It just shows again that hard work, dedication and constant learning can get you far in life and many of the detours along the way often becomes our advantage later on. Please enjoy the interview. Paul Tobin on ArtStation https://www.artstation.com/artist/paul_tobin

#002 Creating expressive character designs with Wouter Tulp

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What goes through an artist’s head when creating believable, interesting and expressive characters? What are the things to observe or look out for? What are some practices we can do to strengthen our character designs? Bobby Chiu and Jonathan Hardesty talk with the amazing Wouter Tulp about these and other great topics. Classes on Schoolism.com Expressive Characters with Wouter Tulp Essentials of Realism with Jonathan Hardesty

#001 Finding balance as artist, animator and a parent with Eliza Ivanova

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Eliza Ivanova is a Bulgaria born artist and mother to a 3 year old daughter. She is currently working as an animator for Pixar Animation studios with credits that include Coco (coming out this year), The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out, Monsters University, Brave, Cars 2, Toy Story of Terror and The Dam Keeper. She's doing all of that and still manages time to work on her own art. She talks about how she maintains everything in her life and how she got to where she is today.

Do you REALLY know how to make things feel realistic?

Mon, 29 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Many of us are good at copying angles, copying tones but do you REALLY know how to make things feel realistic? My guest today is realist painter Jonathan Hardesty. He's been a fine artist for over 10 years and he also teaches the Essentials of Realism on Schoolism.com

Working in games with concept artist Ashley Swidowski

Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Today our guest is Ashley Swidowski, concept artist at Naughty Dog. Ashley has worked on such titles as The Last of Us: Left Behind and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. In this video we talk about women in the gaming industry, learning to work in collaborative settings and the most important things she's learned working at Naughty Dog that she never learned in school and more. You can follow her on twitter @coyotehackles

How to train to be a better artist with Even Mehl Amundsen

Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

How would you train to be a better artist? What's the difference between studying versus sketching? What are the advantages between drawing fast versus slow? These are just a few of the topics we discuss with the super talented Even Mehl Amundsen. For art education, visit Schoolism.com

The path of learning art with Kelsey Eng

Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Before going professional, Kelsey Eng interned at numerous companies from studios to galleries. Even as a professional, Kelsey is still constantly looking for more knowledge. Inspired by her art on social media, Bobby has invited artist Kelsey Eng on the Schoolism interviews today. To his pleasant surprise, Kelsey shares some really wonderful insights about the industry, how to get started and her plans for the future.

The art of effective learning... for artists

Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Today's guest is one of Bobby’s best buddies... Thierry Lafontaine. Otherwise known as “Tbear.” He lives in a lake house in the woods of Saint Juilenne just outside of Montreal Canada and runs the Schoolism house 30 day workshop. https://www.schoolism.com/house.php Why's it a house? Because participants don't just learn from Tbear, they LIVE with him. Just like the olden days where the student would live with the artist they’re learning from. Not only that but towards the end of the workshop, we fly in a guest artist to teach and stay with the artists as well. Sometimes it's Bobby and Kei, sometimes it's someone else. There's been people like Nathan Fowkes, Stephen Silver, Jonathan Hardesty, tons of amazing artists so not only is Tbear a fascinating artist and teacher but he's also been learning from all these incredible guest artists that visit him in the woods :)

The stunning work of J.A.W. Cooper

Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

J.A.W. Cooper is a commercial artist/ fine artist but you probably only know of her work as a fine artist because she doesn’t post any of her commercial work. When she is able, Cooper loves to go camping or spending time by herself, sometimes for a month or more at a time. Her love of wildlife and unique look on the world is highly reflective in her stunning work. Her outlook on life is mature far beyond most people her age. She explains her philosophies about freedom vs income and many other things that many people can take away from this interview.

Custom brushes that really make a difference

Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby welcomes guest Kyle T. Webster, the creator of http://www.KyleBrush.com. One of the most common questions artists get asked is “What kind of brush do you use?” Well this time, we have the right guest for that question. Kyle T. Webster makes some of the best custom brushes we’ve seen. It’s time to level up your brush knowledge! For art education go to http://www.schoolism.com

What's it like being a children’s book illustrator?

Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Alexandra Boiger has worked on such films as The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, Spirit… and more. For over a decade now Alexandra is an accomplished children’s book illustrator. She talks about the pros and cons of being a children’s book illustrator and much more.

The business of art with social media

Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

In this ChiuStream, Bobby Chiu and Matt Johnson discuss these topics and more with guest Jake Parker. Jake an independent artist that has worked in animated film, comic books, children’s books, self-publishing and also is the creator of Inktober.

Concept art discussions with Arthur Fong

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Arthur Fong is 29 years old and a PRODUCTION DESIGNER for Chris Appelhans upcoming film the Wish Dragon. Usually an artist in animation works for a while before getting a chance at art directing then if he art directs well on about 3 or 4 films, he might possibly get a chance to become a production designer. Arthur has become a production designer is less than half the usual amount of time. His credits also include Croods (which he did the cover and back cover of the art of book) and Kung Fu Panda 3.

2 ways to be more productive

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Often the problem isn’t having the potential to become a great artist, but instead it’s procrastination. Bobby Chiu gives his answer in this short video. Share it with the artists in your life.

John Hoffman’s journey from stuntman dreams to Pixar

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Starting off wanting to become a stuntman as a teenager and later finding his passion for story in animation, John Hoffman is now a story artist at Pixar Animation Studios. Some of the projects John has worked on consists of Anastasia, Paranorman, Toy Story of Terror and the upcoming Cars 3. John recounts his artistic journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.

4 valuable skills for artists

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What advice would you give to your younger self? Bobby answers this question with these 4 valuable skills for artists. These are pretty much applicable to any profession but these are listed with artists in mind. Hope these tips help you as much as they've helped Bobby. for art education: http://www.schoolism.com

Nathan Fowkes talking about creating compelling art

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

How do you add story to your environments? What’s the difference between average art and really great art? In this ChiuStream, Bobby and Matt host the incredible Nathan Fowkes to discuss this and many other great questions. For art classes with Nathan Fowkes, visit SCHOOLISM.com

Kristen Lester and the 'ins' and 'outs' of the animation industry

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Even in college, Kristen Lester's art skills and determination made her an artist to watch. It's no surprise that she is now a story artist at Pixar Animation Studios, having worked on such films as The Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory. Going from Calgary, Alberta to San Francisco, Kristen recounts her journey while giving an inspiring look at the 'ins' and 'outs' of the animation industry.

Claire Wendling: Inspiration, happiness & confidence

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby Chiu and Matt Johnson co-host a conversation with the masterful Claire Wendling, talking about inspiration, happiness & confidence... and more! Claire Wendling is one of Bobby’s artistic heroes -- she is the ultimate artist’s artist. From her masterful drawing skills to her incredible imagination, she is simply unparalleled. Claire has been a judge for the prestigious Spectrum Annuals and a Schoolism LIVE instructor. Her beautiful and inspiring art has been collected into several books such as Drawers (2001), Daisies - Affogato all’Amarena (2010), and Forget-Me-not (2016).

Ami Thompson. From Ghibli to Microsoft to Disney visual development

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Uber-talented Disney visual development artist Ami Thompson started off as an intern at Studio Ghibli, and met Miyazaki when she was only 18! Learn about Ami’s artistic journey and inspirations, and listen to her advice for aspiring artists in this insightful interview!

Designing joy into your art career with Stephen Silver

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby Chiu and Matt Johnson host guest Stephen Silver. A lot of people don't like their jobs or careers. Learn how Bobby and Stephen design joy into their art career and other useful discussions for artists. If you'd like to join in on a LIVE ChiuStream, sign up for the Schoolism Mailing List. Every email comes with free educational content for artists. https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php

Kickstarter advice and more with guest Dave Rapoza

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

How do some artists raise so much in kickstarter? Dave Rapoza has raised over $600,000 in just 2 kickstarters through both his graphic novels: Steve Lichman Volume 1 and 2! Bobby has also raised over $600,000 in 2 kickstarter campaigns! In this video, they discuss their strategies and give very useful advice on this topic and many more. This one’s a really good one. We hope you enjoy!

The mind of a Pixar storyartist with Michael Daley

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

From Blue Sky to Paramount to Pixar. Michael Daley talks about life as a storyartist as well as the "ins" and "outs."

Luc Desmarchelier and the importance of attitude

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Luc is not only Bobby’s friend, but one of his artistic heroes! In this interview, Luc talks about why your attitude can be so important when working in the film industry. Luc Desmarchelier has worked on films such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, Hotel Transylvania and many, many more.

Cody Gramstad. Art director in the world of VR

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

From working on The Dam Keeper with Oscar-nominated filmmakers and ex-Pixar art directors Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo to working at ILM to being an art director at a VR studio, Cody Gramstad’s career is shooting up like a rocket! He is definitely a person to look out for, and also one of the newest instructors for Schoolism, teaching Dice and Robert’s “Painting with Light and Color” class. Listen to Cody talk about learning, his career path, and the exciting challenges of working in VR.

ChiuStream - Tips on becoming a professional

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

What if you have a non-art related job but you want to do art full time? Join Bobby Chiu and guest Wouter Tulp as they discuss this topic and much more. Wouter Tulp is a character designer and illustrator from the Netherlands. He has been working in animated films and illustrated over a hundred children's books, as well as caricatures and editorial illustrations in high-circulation newspapers and magazines. For art education visit http://www.schoolism.com

Interview with Senior Artist from Blizzard: Cole Eastburn

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

When Bobby first started off in his professional career - doing podcasts and the Chiustreams - he got an email from an artist who was struggling in his journey and who was looking for some feedback. This artist's name was Cole Eastburn, and in Cole’s work Bobby could see the passion, fire and hard work! Years later, Cole is now a senior artist at Blizzard! Check out this new interview where Bobby and Cole reconnect :)

-ChiuStream - Getting jobs right out of school

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

How do you get jobs right out of school? This is a common question that many people wonder. Join Bobby Chiu and guest Even Mehl Amundsen as they tackle this topic and much more. Even has worked for companies such as Magic the Gathering, Volta and Blizzard. He is now currently a freelance artist in Copenhagen and still creating his fantastical worlds. For art education: www.SCHOOLISM.com

6 Signs You're Too Old for Art

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel like you’re too old to get into an artistic career? Like you have no time because of life’s ever gathering responsibilities? It’s never too late to get into art, but there are certain steps and changes to make in life that will help you on your journey. In this video, Bobby Chiu talks about how you can make the effort to continue learning about, practicing, and perfecting your artistic craft in order to achieve a level that you’ve always wanted. Take the time to rise a bit earlier every day, never lower your goals, and start now by watching this motivational call to action! For professional art education visit: http://www.schoolism.com

Robert Valley and the incredible road to the Oscars

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

From animating to story to directing, Robert Valley does it all. His latest independent film "Pear Cider and Cigarettes" oozes coolness and is a very personal story about Robert and his friend Techno. When he submitted it to the film festivals, it was turned down from all the big ones but now it's now nominated for an Oscar. How did he do it? Find out this and much much more about this amazing artist in this interview. For art education, visit SCHOOLISM.com

An ultimate artistic goal

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Your personal journey as an artist can go through many stages. Most of us have a tendency to criticize our own dreams, and allow others to also distract. Sometimes people can convince us that the life that we are choosing isn’t possible. Dreams can seem silly at first... until you succeed! Come get some positivity! Learn from the top artists for $15 per month with Schoolism Subscriptions https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?u=signup

Marketing for Artists

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Marketing for artists is extremely important, but sometimes artists don’t know what to do or where to start. This is not the only answer but it's my own thoughts and things I do for marketing myself and leading a successful career in the industry. My hopes is that by sharing what's worked for me, it'll affect others in a positive way. Instagram: @digitalbobert Twitter: bobbychiu Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bobby.chiu Art education: http://www.schoolism.com

Karl Kopinski illustrated for Peter Jackson, Ubisoft, WoC and much more

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

UK artist Karl Kopinski has worked with such clients as Peter Jackson, Hasbro, Ubisoft, Aboud Creative, Wizards of the coast and Games Workshop just to name a few! He also talks about finding the balance when working freelance.

Shannon Tindle. The story behind Kubo and the Two Strings and more.

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The amazing Shannon Tindle. His body of work includes Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Croods, Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings and many many more. He’s also an incredible designer, story writer and director. In this interview we dive into a lot of important topics like “what kind of advice would Shannon give to people that have their own intellectual properties they want to pitch” For art education, go to SCHOOLISM.com

-ChiuStream - Persuing art later in life

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Are you ever to old to persue your artistic dreams? Join Bobby Chiu and guest Justin Goby Fields as they tackle this topic and much more. Justin Goby Fields has worked on such films as Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Maleficent, Noah, The Wolverine and much more. He also teaches "Introduction to ZBrush with Justin Goby Fields" on SCHOOLISM.com

Creating Opportunities over the Internet

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

One of the most common things artists would love to do is work from where ever we want, whenever we want and make a great living all through the internet. Bobby Chiu is one of the few people that has been doing just that for over the last decade. In this video, Bobby shares 8 important steps to creating opportunities over the internet. As usual, Bobby and his friends teach at www.Schoolism.com Follow him on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbobbychiu

Jesper Ejsing from D&D fan to D&D artist

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, and World of Warcraft wouldn’t be the same without artists like Jesper Ejsing. In this new interview, he talks about his artistic journey, his ups and downs and how he relentlessly pursued his dream clients while living in Denmark. To see more of Jesper's work, please check out: Website: http://www.jesperejsing.dk Blog: http://muddycolors.blogspot.com Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/artist/ejsing For art education please check out: https://www.schoolism.com

Confessions of an artist

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered if your favourite artists have similar fears while working in the industry? In this video Bobby shares with you truthful confessions from his own experiences, such as his personal doubts and fears, how he finds motivation, and how the path to knowledge never stops, no matter your success as an artist. For art education visit http://www.schoolism.com

What great artists have in common

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

After 10 years of interviewing many of the greatest artists in the industry, Bobby Chiu reveals the key traits that are common with all of them. As usual, Bobby and his friends teach at www.Schoolism.com Follow him on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbobbychiu

-ChiuStream - The disadvantage of success

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Today's guests: Thierry Lafontaine and Jason Seiler. We talk about the disadvantages to look out for that comes with success. Now that I’ve interviewed over 100 artists and have had my studio for over a decade, I’ve seen a lot of really amazing artists fade into the distance, most hover around the same place they were 10 years ago and some that continue to get better and better. There's these topics and more during today's talk. Thierry Lafontaine teaches at the Schoolism House: Jason Seiler paints for Rolling Stone, TIME and many more. He also teaches on Schoolism https://www.schoolism.com/instructors.php?id=17

Turning an idea into a tv show

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

I wanted to make this video about the most important things that helped us go from just an idea to a tv show. A huge thank you to everyone involved in "Niko and the Sword of Light." Everyone from Amazon (especially Melissa Wolfe) and Titmouse. A huge thank you to the other Schoolism instructors. I teach there but I also learn from the other instructors there. Without their knowledge, I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone that has supported and continue to support me and what I do! Bobby As usual, me and my friends teach at www.Schoolism.com Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbobbychiu

Art and your environment

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Art and your environment are directly related. Bobby Chiu shares his thoughts about how and what can improve someone's surroundings to better their art. Visit the Schoolism House https://www.schoolism.com/house.php

Story time with Bobby. Climbing the Mountain

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Bobby Chiu shares his experience of climbing a mountain and the amazing experience and lessons it taught him and has played a good part of the success he's achieved thus far. As usual, Bobby and his friends teach at www.Schoolism.com Follow him on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbobbychiu

Tuna Bora. Production designer on the 1st Oscar nominated VR short film

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Tuna Bora. Living on her own since the age of 14. Moved from Turkey to America as a teenager and worked her way into the animation industry to becoming production designer for Oscar winning director Patrick Osbourne on one of his newest project "Pearl" which became the first Oscar nominated Virtual Reality animated short Tuna Bora: http://tunabora.com/ Art education, workshops, interviews: http://www.schoolism.com

Artist Self Doubt

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Artist self doubt is something that the majority of artists go through at many points throughout our lives. It's important that artists keep it under control. In this video, Bobby Chiu shares his philosophies and tips about overcoming artist self doubt. As usual, Bobby and his friends teach at www.Schoolism.com Follow him on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/digitalbobert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbobbychiu

7 tips for the 21 year old me

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

As a young artist, I used to just sit there thinking "if only someone could tell me what steps I need to do to be a successful artist, I do it." In this podcast I talk about what are the 7 most important things that have contributed to a great art career for me (so far.) For art education http://www.schoolism.com/

Franchise art director of Assassin's Creed - Raphael Lacoste

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Raphael Lacoste is one of the few artists in the world that have worked on both big movies and triple A games. Terminator Salvation, Death Race, Assassin’s Creed video games, Prince of Persia video games. He started off in theatre as Photographer and Set Designer and is now the Franchise art director for the Assassin’s Creed franchise and has a new book out “Worlds” the Art of Raphael Lacoste. It contains Fantasy work, Sci fi, Assassin’s creed, book covers, but my favorite are the sketches and tutorials. For more on Raphael Lacoste visit: http://www.iamag.co/features/store/worlds-by-raphael-lacoste/ For more on art education, workshops, interviews visit: http://www.schoolism.com

-ChiuStream - Why failure is a key ingredient to success

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

I used to be very much about trying to be perfect. I was always trying to achieve a 100% success rate, but now I know why failure is just as important as success. Joining me in this podcast we Schoolism instructor Terryl Whitlatch. She teaches 'Creature Anatomy with Terryl Whitlatch" at http://www.Schoolism.com To catch a live ChiuStream: http://www.youtube.com/c/BobbyChiu/live

Classic: J Scott Campbell interview. Comicbook artist and then some...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

J Scott Campbell is one of the best and most popular comicbook artists on the planet. In this interview J Scott Campbell talks about the evolution of his tastes in art, his thoughts on branding and much much more. There's plenty of little gems in this one so please enjoy! If you like these podcasts, please leave a review!

6 Dangers of Success

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

As an artist grows and becomes more successful, we shed some problems but we also attract new ones so I wanted to make a video about the 6 main dangers of success that I’ve experienced throughout the years and how to overcome or avoid them as well. Sending positive vibes to everyone! Bobby Learn from top industry pros for $15 a month with a Schoolism Subscription. http://www.schoolism.com

Michael Knapp and his journey to art director at BlueSky

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Knapp is an art director at Blue Sky Studios, and directed the fantastical movie Epic! He was also a designer on films such as Robots, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and Horton Hears a Who. Listen to him talk about his wonderful journey as an artist, we know you will feel so inspired after listening!

Even Mehl Amundsen. Blizzard, Magic the Gathering, Fantasyl illustrator and concept artist

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Bobby interviews fantastical illustrator and concept artist Even Mehl Amundsen! Even has been hooked on fantasy since he was a child, and has worked for companies such as Volta and Blizzard. He is now currently a freelance artist in Copenhagen and still creating his fantastical worlds.

Christian Alzmann. From Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Pirates of the Carribean

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Christian Alzmann has worked on notable films such as Pirates of the Carribean, War of the Worlds, The Hunger Games, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

Marcos Mateu-Mestre studied Andrew Loomis at 9 years old!

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Marcos Mateu-Mestre has worked in the animation film industry for over 20 years, working on such films as The Prince of Egypt, Penguins of Madagascar, How to Train your dragon 2, Turbo, Puss in Boots, Surf's Up and many more. About 80% of his family are artists. When he was 9 years old he was given an Andrew Loomis book by his grandfather who is also an artist. People that I talk to that have worked with him say that he's the best at what he does. They say that he's absolutely amazing. And when I say "they" I mean people like Paul Lasaine or Nathan Fowkes. Artist that are at the top of their game themselves! Visit http://www.schoolism.com for art education. Subscribe to the CHIUSTREAM PODCAST on iTunes or for Android users, use the Podcast Republic App.

Developing style

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Ever wonder how artists develop an amazing style? Bobby shares with us his thoughts and philosophies that anyone can apply. Visit http://www.schoolism.com for art education. Subscribe to the CHIUSTREAM PODCAST on iTunes or for Android users, use the Podcast Republic App.

Live-ChiuStream. How to get motivated.

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Some people have a little passion... and then some people have an intense fire of motivation to get them to the highest levels of art. Unfortunately the most important ingredient is also the rarest. In this Youtube livestream we each share our own methods about how to get MOTIVATED. Joining Bobby Chiu in this podcast we have Masae Seki and Schoolism instructor Jonathan Hardesty. Jonathan teaches "Essentials of Realism" on Schoolism.com For art education visit http://www.Schoolism.com To catch a live ChiuStream, follow Bobby Chiu's youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/digitalbobert To catch Jonathan Hardesty on his Twitch livestream, go to https://www.twitch.tv/jonhardesty

Krenz Cushart talks about how to be remembered as a freelance artist

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Krenz Cushart is a freelance illustrator living in Taiwan, he also teaches and is known for his beautiful artbooks. In this interview Cushart talks about the difficulties of trying to become a recognizable and known artist while living across the globe, how he got his name, and how to be remembered as a freelance artist! Visit http://www.schoolism.com for art education. Subscribe to the CHIUSTREAM PODCAST on iTunes or for Android users, use the Podcast Republic App.

Sylvain Marc. Animator / Storyboarder / Visual Development / Director

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

From animation to storyboarding, visual development to directing, Sylvain Marc has done it all. I've been an admirer of his work since I first saw it on his blog back in the blogspot days. Currently Sylvain does most visual development for animated feature films. I had the opportunity to sit down with Sylvain to talk about his art and career and I'd like to share that with you now, so please enjoy my interview with Sylvain Marc. Visit http://www.schoolism.com for art education. Subscribe to the CHIUSTREAM PODCAST on iTunes or for Android users, use the Podcast Republic App.

From Disney to Marvel films, Ryan Lang gives his advice to aspiring artists.

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Ryan Lang is a visual development and concept artist who worked on famous features such as 'Big Hero 6', 'Wreck-It Ralph', and Marvel Studio's 'Dr. Strange'. In this interview Bobby Chiu asks Ryan about his past experiences, how he became a concept artist, and his advice to aspiring artists. See more of Ryan Lang's work here www.ryanlangdraws.com www.facebook.com/RyanLangDraws Twitter: @osiristheory Instagram: @ryanlangdraws Visit http://www.schoolism.com for art education. Subscribe to the CHIUSTREAM PODCAST on iTunes or for Android users, use the Podcast Republic App.

5 Tips for Freelance Artists

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

5 tips for freelancers and artists of all sorts in this featured video. Advice on how to keep your professional relationships genuine, how to cater your portfolio to the right audience, and...

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Fawn Veerasunthorn. Born and raised in Thailand... to storyboarding at Disney Feature Animation.

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Today my guest is Prasansook Veerasunthorn aka Fawn Veerasunthorn. She is a Disney story artist that has worked on such films as Frozen, Zootopia, Moana and more. This is a story of how an...

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Shiyoon Kim describes the importance of family support as well as tips on character design.

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Shiyoon Kim is a talented character designer who has worked on films such as Tangled, Frozen, Feast, Big Hero 6, Zootopia and many more! In this interview, Shiyoon describes the importance of...

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Talking about BRUSHES and more on ChiuStream

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Chiustream is a live and interactive stream about art and art life. Catch Bobby draw and answers questions live with his co-hosts, join the newsletter at...

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5 problems developing talent

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, Bobby Chiu wants to share with you the top 5 problems that might be stopping you from developing your talent as an artist. We think he has some fantastic and heartfelt solutions to...

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The Black Frog. Igor-Alban Chevalier

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

His projects include X-Men, Harry Potter, Flintstones, Stephen King’s the Dark Tower, Spielberg’s The BFG”, Kong Skull Island. Bobby first knew of his guest as his internet handle ‘Black Frog’ and...

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Matt Winston is the son of legendary special effects creator Stan Winston, winner of four Academy awards

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Matt Winston is the son of legendary special effects creator Stan Winston, winner of four Academy awards! Stan worked on films such as the first three Jurassic Park movies, Aliens, the Predator...

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Director Kevin Lima. Making opportunities happen.

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Kevin Lima is the director of Tarzan, Enchanted and A Goofy Movie. From an early age he didn't have it easy but hear how Kevin learned how to make opportunities happen. Kevin Lima is one of the few...

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Willie Real. Trolls, Rio, Ice Age, Horton Hears a Who and more

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Bobby interviews visual development artist and illustrator Willie Real. He worked on films such as Horton Hears a Who, Ice Age, Rio and was a designer for Dreamworks: Trolls. In this interview Willie...

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Classics: The amazingly talented and inspirational Marcelo Vignali

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Sometimes in life you get to meet the artists you look up to. Hopefully you have the opportunity to get to know them a bit and sometimes, just sometimes they surpass your expectations. That's what it...

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ChiuStream- How to get good jobs and sketch animals live

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Chiustream is a live and interactive stream about art and life as an artist. Catch Bobby draw and answers questions live, join the newsletter at https://www.schoolism.com/subscribe-mail.php Hosted by...

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Bobby Pontillas. From Disney Animator to Visual Development

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Disney animator and character designer Bobby Pontillas has worked on many films such as, Big Hero 6, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen, Zootopia, and many more! In this interview, Bobby talks about his journey...

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5 Steps to Gaining Followers

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Artist Bobby Chiu shares the 5 things that have helped the most in gaining followers on social media. Not like it's all about gaining followers but for independent artists especially, having...

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Portraits in Charcoal with Nathan Fowkes

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Nathan Fowkes is a highly respected and accomplished artist in the industry and the Schoolism community. In this video Bobby and Nathan discuss various elements of the book “How to Draw Portraits in...

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Master of monster design: Crash McCreery

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Bobby interviews Mark “Crash” McCreery, who has worked on legendary films such as Predator II, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, Pirates of the...

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Rona Liu is a lead artist at Pixar that kinda got hired by accident.

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Rona Liu is a sketch artist at Pixar, her credits include The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, and Coco. In this interview you’ll get to hear what it’s been like for Rona working at Pixar and how that’s...

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7 Steps to becoming an independent artist

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

7 Steps for Independent Artists. Bobby Chiu shares the 7 things that contributed the most to making a successful career as an independent artist for over the past 10 years. This is a...

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CHIUSTREAM - the true road to comfort

Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Chiustream is a live and interactive stream about art and life as an artist. Catch Bobby draw and answers questions live, join the newsletter...

ChiuStream podcast is where curious, hungry artists go to learn from the top concept artists, character designers and entertainment artists.

How Pixar animator Bobby Beck left his dream job to start online education through AnimationMentor.com

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Bobby Beck is the CEO and cofounder of online art school Animation Mentor. Along with teaching, he recently began a new venture with Artella, a virtual studio platform. Bobby previously worked at...

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4 Things I wish I knew in school

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

You learn a lot when you run your own business for over a decade. Most things you learn after school. In this podcast, Emmy winning creator/artist Bobby Chiu shares 4 things he WISHED he knew in...

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Classics: Robert Kondo. Pixar at age 22. Left to start Tonko House and got nominated for an Oscar!?

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

At the time of this interview, I had just been introduced to Robert Kondo. Before this I only knew of him through his amazing art and reputation for being awesome. Many know of Robert for his work...

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CHIUSTREAM. Starting your own studio, talking to high profile artists

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Classics: Louis Gonzales has worked on every animated Brad Bird movie since Iron Giant

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Pixar story artist Louis Gonzales didn't go the traditional art education route but instead learned on the job. Hear his inspiring journey. There's many nuggets of wisdom in this one. Please...

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5 tips on getting interviewed

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

> Having an art studio for over a decade now, Bobby Chiu has given his share of interviews and gotten his share as well. In this video he shares 5 important tips for getting interviewed. For...

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Morning Motivation

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Imagine everyday you can wake up feeling the most motivated and productive you ever have. In this video, artist Bobby Chiu talks about what keeps him going at a high level of motivation for over the...

ChiuStream podcast is where curious, hungry artists go to learn from the top concept artists, character designers and entertainment artists.