EPISODE · Jul 26, 2022 · 53 MIN
Chris Sasaki
from The Illustration Department Podcast · host Giuseppe Castellano
Giuseppe Castellano talks to animation director, production designer, and illustrator, Chris Sasaki about how he found his way—in spite of multiple rejections—into the animation world; what he learned about character design from working at Pixar; why drawing in a sketchbook would be his ideal full-time job; and more.To learn more about Chris, visit Chris Sasaki.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Stephen Gammell, Chris Turnham, Bill Peet, Mary Blair, Carter Goodrich, and Peter de Sève If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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