Chris Ables
Lead Character Designer Chris Ables reflects on his childhood ambition to work for Disney, navigating the “wild west” of the modern studio landscape, and his profound pride in joining the Guild.
Lead Character Designer Chris Ables reflects on his childhood ambition to work for Disney, navigating the “wild west” of the modern studio landscape, and his profound pride in joining the Guild.
Animator Matt Westfall reflects on the value of keeping in touch with co-workers during down times, his desire to use animation to bring joy, and how the Guild provides a sense of belonging.
With the help of streaming services, a new breed of executives, and creators who came of age with increasingly complex cartoons, adult animated series are experiencing a boom.
Architecture and design possess personalities as distinct as the characters that inhabit these noteworthy animation homes.
The task of the character designer is to breathe life into a character. We spoke to three about their individual approaches, as well as the secrets to good design.