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Less time facing creative block More time crafting each creative block 😅 Break down your process to: — Manage steps individually (+ avoid overwhelm) — Find confidence to experiment (then refine) — Set time-frames (+ beat procrastination) — Spot problem areas (to focus on later)

So excited to share ‘Coral’ - our new frame animation for @oliverdavismusic and his new album BLUE. Stream album - link in bio. #Vimeo vimeo.com/871820863

Wow! What an incredible time at @playgroundsfest #InMotionLondon Great conversations. An exciting new @Procreate launch from the nicest team ⚡️. And a gathering of mind-blowing talent. If you missed it, here are some fave takeaways: 🧵

I just uploaded “Laboratoire Garancia - Diabolique Tomate” to #Vimeo: vimeo.com/829539067

For inspiration, look up, not down. (note to self) Music - Elaine Stritch

Thanks Patrick - appreciated! Hi Derek, here’s an example we illustrated & animated, but we can be flexible on styles.

Brief time drawing, beats no drawing… #TinyHabits

How to deal with creative block: Old way: • Work longer • Grind out ideas • Panic as time runs out • Dig deep feeling exhausted & spent 🧵

Creative minds overthink everything. We tell ourselves it has to be perfect, so we never start. And that sucks. If you want to make drawing a habit, try this:

Treat drawing like a health habit… – Keep it simple (sketchbook and pencil is all you need) – Motivate yourself (set playful challenges) – Build a system to keep you sustained (capture ideas) – Show up everyday (keep tools handy)

Drawing is a great skill for Character Animators in AE. It’s the fastest way to plan an animation, develop a directorial voice and make full use of the animation software. Here's why: 🧵

“If you want to have good ideas you must have many ideas. Most of them will be wrong, and what you have to learn is which ones to throw away.” - Linus Pauling #playcreate Art: @drawnbymark

Think inside the box... constraints drive creativity. #animation

How to be a happy creator: When everyone chases big brands, pursue the ones that give you creative license. When everyone chases big pitches, pursue the ones that pay for your expertise. When everyone chases big deadlines, pursue the ones that give you time to do a good job.

“The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish” - Jacques Cousteau #animation

It's #InternationalPineappleDay, so let's celebrate some incredible innovations: 🍍@thepangaia for repurposing pineapple food waste to make sustainable fabric. 🍍 and @pinatexofficial for creating substitute leather from pineapple leaf fibers. Why does this matter to us?

Never stop breaking for weekends. - Even if have a tight deadline - Even if you have no fixed plans - Even if you’re on roll Life happens away from the screen. #weekend

The ups and downs of being a creator: 1. When you’re booked, you dream of finishing the side-project. 2. When you’re finishing the side project, you dream of being booked. 🤣 What stage are you in? #animation