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Inspiring Artist – Ami Thompson

 

I believe I came acRoss Ami’s work through Pinterest. I keep a board of inspiring characters and saw her work recommended to me. WOW. So much raw energy, emotion, design, color, and mood. I love her work-all the excitement and danger, the strong female characters, and the carnage I believe some of these characters could cause if we were living in Ami’s world. 

I’m sure you’ll recognize these cats from Avengers.

Ami has worked on a bunch of films such as Raya and the Last Dragon, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Mutafukaz, and she is currently working on the Maggie Kang directed Sony Pictures film “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” which I can’t wait to see!

Here’s an interview she did with Bobby over at Schoolism.

If you get a chance go follow Ami Thompson on Instagram. She doesn’t post a ton, but when she does its dope.

If you missed the last inspiring artist, check him out here: Zeke Peña
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April 20, 2022
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Inspiring Artist – Helen Mingjue Chen

 

Yo, Helen Mingjue Chen is one of my favorite artists. She’s an illustrator and concept artist for animation. She’s worked on Wreck it Ralph, Raya and the Last Dragon, Frankenweenie, Paperman, Big Hero 6, and so many other films. She also has worked on a bunch of comics for DC and Marvel. If you have not seen or heard of her work please go check out her site and get her art books here. I have one and its amazing! Helen if you’re reading this, lets book trade!

Here’s a video link to here explaining how she does film work.

Yo, if you’re new: This is where I share artists that have been inspiring to me in my work sometimes directly and other times. And I am definitely geeking out on Helen’s work because her stuff is amazing. The line work, the action, the design elements of her sets, and the lighting. OMG, So good. 

                                                     

Thats it for now. Like I said go check out more of her stuff. The last artist I mentioned that really inspired me is Mira Nair, see that post here. 

You can also see my last inspiration board here if you’re currently stumped, maybe it will help.
July 1, 2021
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Kindred Journey 41 – Doug Chiang

 

Doug Chiang is the vice president and creative director of Star Wars. He’s been working in the film industry for over 30 years and is one hell of an illustrator. You’ve seen his work. And I was super inspired to see him in the extras or behind the scenes of Star Wars films. Originally from Taiwan (Born in 1962) he grew up in Michigan and made his way to California. He started on “Pee Wee’s Playhouse” a show I watched as a kid. His first film as a concept artist was “Back to the Future 2″ and he has worked on Ghost, Terminator 2, Forrest Gump, Jumanji, and so many other films. In 1995 when I was just beginning high school he went to work for George Lucas who was developing the prequel Star Wars films. He designed ships, spacecraft, sets, costumes, and characters for the first three films along with Star Wars 7,8,9, Rogue One, Solo, and most recently The Mandalorian. In between SW projects Doug founded his own studio called Ice Blink” which would become Image Movers Digital. He became a published author and has won Aacademy, Bafta, Clio, and now Oscar award. As I mentioned he’s now the creative head of all new Star Wars projects from films, amusement park rides, games, etc. And the thing I love most about him besides his ridiculous skill as a painter and illustrator is his ability to keep pushing for the best idea. You can tell he iterates and tries as many directions as possible to get the most out of an idea. It’s incredible to watch. And the dude is humble. Hats off to Doug. Follow him here.
Sources: Lucasfilm, Imdb, Wikipedia, Robota
Dig this? Check out the last post about Bay Area Graf writer ASIA
Did you see this one about Special FX artist and model maker Fon Davis?

May 17, 2021
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Inktober 11 – Sandra Equihua

Sandra Equihua is a Mexican American artist/illustrator who works in animation. She has been an artist for a long time, but officially started in animation with the animated short El Macho in 2001. Since then Sandra has created concept art and character design for films such as The Book of Life, The Guardians of Oz, El Tigre, Mucha Lucha, and now she is working on designs for the films Kung Fu Space Punch and Son of Jaguar. In addition to her studio work for Mexopolis which she co-founded with her husband Jorge Gutierrez, she has exhibited her fine art in galleries. 
From Tijuana, Mexico, Sandra came from a family of doctors and academics but decided to pursue art. She is a shining example of artistry and style, and a role model for young women of color interested in pursuing a career in animation.
Sources: Mexopolis, Lynda.com, Imdb

Dig this? Check out this drawing of Yolanda Lopez (RIP)

October 16, 2017
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