In 3D animation, character design stands as a pivotal element, bridging the gap between storytelling and visual artistry. Formulating compelling characters requires a deep understanding of design ...

Once upon a time (as the prologue narrators used to say), animation character designers worked largely on their own, or in tandem with a film’s director or maybe even the voice talent. Today, however, ...

Directors of some of of the year’s most notable animated features talk about the design and inspiration behind key characters including a sentient robot, expressive cat and villainous penguin. Twins ...

Digital sculptor and multimedia artist Gal Yosef is best known for his 3D art and creating cartoon-style avatars and being the youngest artist to sign with Eden Gallery. Inspired by a wide range of ...

ComicBook has the exclusive preview of excerpts from X-Men ’97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series. Those excerpts feature character designs for Magneto, Beast, and Jubilee. With Professor ...

Ringling College of Art and Design is expanding its animation program in Sarasota by launching a dedicated 2D character animation degree.

Cartoon Animator has just received a free update packed with brand-new features and tools that are going to have you animating like never before. As part of our ongoing series exploring the platform’s ...