Embrace Uselessness

I attended the mini-conference, Fusion Con in Charlotte this past week, and it was totally great. Having recently relocated temporarily … More

DIY ToyCraft

DIY ToyCraft describes a course curriculum focused on toy design. DIY ToyCraft is meant to prepare students for professional opportunities in … More

Research into Toy Making

Sample Projects Threading Thought DIY ToyCraft Experience in Light UXR Portfolio Other Portfolio My UX research writing is located here: … More

Jeremiad

Author Wen Stephenson on Harvard Scholar Sacvan Bercovitch: ““American writers have tended to see themselves as outcasts and isolates, prophets … More

Character Design – Week 7

This week has been about finishing up our projects and finishing our 3D rendering. Reads & References Deerfield Project Course … More

Animation – Week 6

This week has been about rigging, clay, objects, environments. Reads & References Deerfield Project Course description My other posts are … More

Character Animation – Wrap Up

This course has been busy and productive! Reads & References Deerfield Project Course description My other posts are here Jason … More

Character Design – 3D Render

Goals: Create a 3D version of your hero, the Critter Whisperer. First, create a square orthogonal drawing that you will … More

Character Design – Villains

Behold: a pill, rolled up in ham for the dog. Goal: Create villains. Inwardly Noble purposes, tragic past, believable motivations, fatal flaw, … More

Character Design – Children’s Illustration

Goal: Use a children’s illustrator as an inspiration. Practice working with this artist’s idiom. Write the story of your characters. … More