Freelance Animators, 2D & 3D Artists, Illustrators & all creatives
Welcome to Animator Artist Life. free lessons, resources, advice and a community for freelance animators, 2d & 3D artists, illustrators and creatives.
What's it all about?
After 14 years in the industry as an Animator / 3D Artist / Motion designer, I started a YouTube channel as a break from client work to create free tutorials for anyone inspiring to get into getting into the industry.
I work as a generalist with a specialism in character animation. As a generalist and studio owner, I must be able to take a project from storyboard to completion.
This involves a wide variety of skills from graphic design, 2D motion design, 3D modelling, rigging and a range of animation skills. This is what Animator Artist Life is based on. Not just one skill or single software, but a wide range of creative skills you need to help win employment in a real animation studio.
When I posted my first tutorials to YouTube and received messages of thanks and comments saying how they have helped, it felt great! I found it really rewarding.
It was then I thought it would be great to build a community of budding artists, designers, illustrators and animators to share, help and learn from each other.
I have since started a fast-growing private Facebook group to be able to communicate with members. You can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/animatorartistlife
Get your FREE ball animation rig for Maya and learn the essential principles of animation. Follow along my free bouncing ball tutorials to create your first animation!
Have a look at the blog for a growing range of articles with advice on freelancing and getting into the industry like 'How to win your first freelance animation job" , 'Onsite vs remote working guide' , Must know showreel tips , and if you are a web designer or animator, I have introduced topics such as 'An intro to Lottie files' , and 'SEO friendly animation' to help with your website.
But the biggest resource I have ever created is here, check out this Mammoth size list of love 150+ Character Animation Exercises from complete beginner to extreme advanced
If you have any experience in any creative niches as an animator, 2D, 3D motion design, 3D modeller, or knowledge of industry applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender, Substance painter etc, and you fancy writing any articles for me, then please do get in touch via email. [email protected]
If it's of good quality, I'd be happy to use it. As we grow you will get exposure and full credit.