Casey Robin is a freelance visual development artist in California who makes great art and loves Harry Potter. She studied in CalArts, Studio Art Centers International and The Illustration Academy and has worked for companies such as Disney, Zondervan, KlickNation, the Pac-12 Convention and more.
(Be sure to watch the video interview below!)
Casey is a huge Harry Potter fan and although she studied for 3D, she decided to focus more in 2D art which she does incredibly well. Has worked for books, clothing designs, animation, illustration and much more. Today she comes to share her experience in the studio life and the life as a freelancer.
You can check her website and all her work here:
CaseyRobin.com
Store
Fan page
Her Instagram
Interview with Casey Robin:
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In this Episode, You Will Learn:
- Casey Robin’s Story
- How to find and develop your art style
- How to overcome the gremlins in your head
- How to use events as a business development tool
- How to gain business skills for freelancing
Actionable Steps
- Pick a college that will give you a strong foundation in art, storytelling, and the principles of animation. You don’t necessarily have to go to a famous school; the important thing is to learn good, solid drawing and design principles. You can also teach yourself from books and independent study.
- Try to form genuine relationships with other artists. Whenever possible, meet people face-to-face and build friendships based on shared experience.
- Art is not about putting more feelings, but more honest feelings into it. Relate to the art piece, the characters, really try and enter your character skin.
- It’s easier to believe in somebody else instead of yourself, but you got to be easy on you or it will reflect on your art.
- Keep trying things, learn what you love and what you hate, after 5 years you’ll learn where you fit in and where your skills are used best.
“HONEST ART COMES FROM THIS CALM WISDOM, NOT FROM A DESPERATE PLACE”
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Now it’s Your Turn!
Got questions or any advice or thoughts you want to share about this interview or anything you learned that helped you on your way to become a better professional? What’s one thing you can take from Casey Robin’s Journey? Please feel free to share in the comments section below!
Thanks so much for watching the interview with Casey Robin, I truly appreciate YOU!
Until Next Time!
Rodrigo
