Join this hands-on workshop to finally understand how to create strong characters and illustrate them with appeal! Work side-by-side with the award-winning creative team of the comic series “Kamikaze!”. Learn the formula they used to successfully back two Kickstarters, and keep them as Featured Guests at conventions like DragonCon, Momocon, AWA, Seishuncon, and more.
Sat, May 5, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
TOPICS COVERED
– Step-by-step guide to creating characters people pay to see!
– Story arcs that address your characters wants, needs, & secrets
– Injecting personality without overloading design
– Story-driven visual design
– Amateur mistakes that subconsciously cause creators to fail
– How to make characters for a living
ADMISSION
$49.95 General Admission.
My Animation Life
1372 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30309
PARKING
FREE parking is available for all guests. The building is called WeWork. It is black and yellow, and the main parking lot is on the right of it. A map of the parking location is posted in the comment section.
WHAT TO BRING
– Sketch books and drawing materials. General art supplies will be provided for attendees who come without them.
– DO NOT bring wet media items like paint.
– Optional: business cards and artist portfolio
PERKS
– The mini-guide to “Creating Strong Characters” will be given to all attendees.
– Free Beverages: hot coffee & cold brew coffee, tea, and kombucha.
– Snacks will be provided.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS – https://kamikazeanimated.com
Carrie Tupper is the head writer behind the award-winning series Kamikaze. She has also written for the website Mary Sue and is writing the animation chapter in the upcoming book “Hollywood Heroines.” Previously, had previous creative experience with Nickelodeon, various charities, and games.
Havana Nguyen is the Lead Character Artist and Designer for Kamikaze. She’s a UX Designer by day, has written for UX Planet and UX Design Collective, has a Youtube channel where she shares career advice, and helps co-organize panels and workshops in Atlanta.
Together, they have spent 5 years building up Kamikaze, successfully funded 2 Kickstarters, and have reached over a million views. They enjoy traveling to conventions to do panels and help other creators.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is this event “kid friendly”?
A: Yes! Let us give your child more self-confidence in their ability to create strong characters.
CONTACT
Please direct all questions to Contact@MyAnimationLife.com or call (929) 269-5433.