Batman: The Animated Series' distinctive look is the result of one simple art trick

"Batman: The Animated Series" looked like nothing ever seen on television before, and that can be attributed to a simple yet ...
It's Nice That

Painting the worlds of Studio Ghibli with art director and background artist, Yoji Takeshige

We speak to the esteemed Studio Ghibli art director about creating atmosphere through “humidity”, and how the films create ...
Cartoon Brew

The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week: Traveling Through Background Art

Here in London, I’ve spent a lot of time confined within four walls — first by the lockdown, then by a heatwave that threatened to melt my skin if I ventured outdoors. With actual travel out of the ...
Backstage

‘Archer’ Lead Background Artist on What, Exactly, a Lead Background Artist Is

Animation artist Jill Dykxhoorn is living every aspiring artist’s dream. After meeting a producer of the FX hit “Archer” at a college career fair, she was hired as a concept artist shortly after ...
Streaming Media Magazine

Animated Canvases Collection 5 Fresh Starts Juices Background Animation Options

Digital Juice® has announced the release of Animated Canvases™ Collection 05: Fresh Starts, available as either an Instant Download or boxed DVD product. Animated Canvases are subtle background ...