2018-02-12 19:10
Here’s a list of best character design books every artist should read and use.
They cover all aspects of character creation; anatomy, movement, expressions, clothes, style, uniqueness… Read More
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2018-02-10 13:51
Drawing tables are essential equipment for those who draw profesionally
Studio Designs produces some of the highest quality drawing tables for artists.Every animator, illustrator and designe… Read More
2018-02-01 20:40
A Versatile Drawing Tool For Artists
Mechanical pencils are an excellent drawing tool. Even though traditional pencils are indispensable, mechanical ones have a lot of advantages as well. T… Read More
2017-12-24 20:06
Disney – The Ruler of Fantasy
In the world of entertainment, media, film and animation, one piece of news will mark the past year: Disney’s purchase of Fox. A merge of such prop… Read More
2017-12-23 10:29
Animocje International Animated Film Festival (10th – 15th April), Poland
Submission Deadline: 15th January 2018
Submission Fee: Free
Films can be submitted by: Art and film schools… Read More
2017-12-21 19:59
My Life as a Courgette (or Zucchini if you’re from the U.S.)
My life as a Courgette, one of the best puppet animation films done in recent years, has managed to combine the best of tw… Read More
2017-12-19 22:21
Loving Vincent Willem van Gogh
Loving Vincent was, among others, nominated for the Golden Globe. It was announced as the first hand-painted featured animated film. It’s a portray… Read More
2017-12-17 20:59
One of the Best Christmas Themed Animated Movies Ever Made
Winter nights are long, dark and cold, and all we want is to be cuddled under a blanket, drinking cocoa or tea, watching the… Read More
2017-10-05 19:38
Inktober 2017 Drawings
While following the daily Inktober topics, we’ve used animation as a common theme in every drawing.
Tools Used
We have mostly been drawing with pens, but… Read More
2017-10-05 19:07
October, November and December Deadlines
ANIMACINE – Agreste International Animation Festival (23rd – 28th October 2017, Brasil)
Deadline: October 10th
Categories: Short films u… Read More
2017-07-13 21:03
8 Best Colored Pencils for Artists and Illustrators
Colored pencils are one of the most versatile drawing media, and they are an indispensable tool for any artist, illustrator or animator… Read More
2017-06-11 10:47
Which are the Best Drawing Pencils for Animators, Artists, Designers, Illustrators?
Drawing by hand is still a quintessential skill every visual artist has to have, and pencil remains the s… Read More
2017-04-23 09:38
ShareHappy Vibes
This week we are featuring Georgina Ridler, an amazing illustrator with love for all things natural.
‘I am Georgina Ridler, a freelance surface pattern designer/illust… Read More
2017-04-09 19:41
ShareOne of a Kind Design
This week’s winner is Christopher Burrows, a brilliant artist and designer with a very unique style.
A little about me: I’m a graphic artist a… Read More
2017-04-02 12:45
SharePixar like Character Design
After a short break Featured Sundays on Animataurus is back! The first winner of the new contest cycle is an extremely talented character designer, illustrat… Read More
2017-03-09 10:13
ShareWhat to Look for When Choosing the Best Sketchbook
Choosing the surface you will be drawing on is just as important as choosing the perfect pen, the perfect model, or getting the perfec… Read More
2017-02-19 09:47
ShareThis week’s winner is an inspired paintor with a remarkably unique imagination!
“I am a painter. I paint my works under the name &hell…Read More
2017-02-18 14:36
ShareFive Short Animated Films Nominated for the Academy Award
The upcoming Oscars have one of the toughest competitions in the categories of animated feature and animated short. Nominated… Read More
2017-02-17 11:20
SharePixar and Khan Academy have created “Pixar in a Box”
Pixar’s new project is an online course on the art of storytelling. Among other amazing online courses offer… Read More
2017-02-14 14:19
ShareHere is a list of some of the most beautiful animated love stories ever made. You might find it subjective, and it is, but there is no such thing as “objectively romantic”
F… Read More
2017-02-13 13:18
ShareKubo and the Two strings is a fantastical adventure set in ancient Japan
Kubo is the newest in line of Laika’s amazing adventures. The studio came nothing short of it’s rep… Read More
2017-02-12 08:31
ShareNátali is an extremely talented self-taught young artist, who gets inspiration from Disney and Dreamworks
“I’m an 18 year-old Brazilian (self-taught?) artist. I… Read More
2017-02-11 18:14
ShareList of International Animation Festivals with upcoming deadline dates (March and April)
Submission deadlines, festival categories, submission fees, links to relevant websites and appl… Read More
2017-02-06 12:34
ShareThis week’s winner is a unique illustrator from Chicago!
C.C.Russo is an artist from the city of Chicago, who dabbles with surreal and psychedelic popart. Keen on experimenting, h… Read More
2017-01-29 12:36
ShareA talented animator, character designer and storyboard artist
https://margaretspencer.myportfolio.com/
http://margaretspencerart.tumblr.com/
“My name is Margaret Spencer; I’… Read More
2017-01-22 08:15
ShareWinner of the 5th Week is Anna Taberko
It’s getting really hard to choose one winner each week as the weeks go by and more talented people apply for every Featured Sundays. This w… Read More
2017-01-15 09:35
ShareEkaterina Vakulenko
This weeks winner is Ekaterina Vakulenko, a talented illustration student and aspiring animator from Russia. Congratulations!
“Having only discovered animation… Read More
2017-01-08 07:40
ShareValentine Cuny-Le Callet
The third winner of featured sundays contest for artists on Animataurus is Valentine Cuny-Le Callet, and amazing young illustrator. Here is some of her wor… Read More
2017-01-02 16:09
ShareAnimation Festivals with upcoming deadline dates (January and February)
Cardiff Independent Film Festival (May 5th – May 7th 2017) Wales
Deadline: January 13th
Categories: Featu… Read More
2017-01-01 10:55
ShareSabina Kipa
The winner of the second week of Featured Sundays on Animataurus is a talented illustrator and animator Sabina Kipa. She has been in love with animation… Read More
2016-12-25 09:45
ShareToshitaka Youno
First Featured Sundays contest on Animataurus has it’s winner. It’s Toshitaka Youno, a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter, who’d recently de… Read More
2016-12-20 11:13
ShareStereotypes In Mainstream Animation
Moana is the world’s new favorite princess! The new Disney mainstream wonder is a story about a brave Polynesian princess who ventures ou… Read More
2016-12-16 16:37
Share10 (Unconventional) Christmas Gifts Every Animator, Illustrator and Artist Would Love
I know it can be hard to get great gift ideas year after year, but I’m sick of getting b… Read More
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