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RefPack069: Design, Industrial Films and Early Anime

Stephen Worth — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:36:27 +0000

Download RefPack069 ReviewEvery month, Animation Resources shares an amazing Reference Pack with its members. These carefully curated collections consist of e-books packed with high resolution scans video downloads of rare animated films set up for still frame study, as well as podcasts and documentaries— all designed to help you become a better artist. Members will […]

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Thanks To Our Members

Stephen Worth — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:07:46 +0000

Member Appreciation Month has ended, but that doesn’t mean that our appreciation ends here. Animation Resources is supported by the people we serve and your support means that we are doing our job bringing you valuable self-study materials. We understand that the economy of animation is in a low ebb right now. That makes us […]

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LAST CALL! Animation Resources’ Member Appreciation Month Is Ending

Stephen Worth — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:45 +0000

For the past few weeks, Animation Resources has been giving you reasons why you should join as a member. The question you should ask yourself is, “How much is my creativity as an artist worth to me?” I vividly remember working with an artist who worked very hard at his job… so hard in fact, […]

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RefPack068: Billy DeBeck, UPA Directors, German Commercials and MORE!

Stephen Worth — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:25 +0000

A NOTE TO MEMBERS: Our volunteers have all been working hard on Members Appreciation Month duties, so there will be a delay in the posting of the next Reference Pack. If you haven’t downloaded yet, you still have a chance. If you aren’t a member yet, now is the time to join, because you can […]

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Exhibit: Carlo Vinci’s Student Life Drawing

Stephen Worth — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:42 +0000

All of us at Animation Resources are deeply grateful to the family of legendary animator Carlo Vinci for the material they have shared with us over the past couple of years. Around 1929, Vinci attended the prestigious National Academy of Design in New York, receiving the silver medal from the Tiffany Foundation Fellowship upon graduation. […]

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Grim Natwick’s Century of Learning

Stephen Worth — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:03 +0000

One thing I’ve noticed among certain young animators is a tendency to focus exclusively on things that directly apply to whatever project they’re currently working on. Referencing art in a different style or from a different period in time can sometimes be seen by them as a distraction, or worse yet, irrelevant to their work […]

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Feed The Muse

Stephen Worth — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:54 +0000

Are you an artist or do you just work in animation? You go to school to learn computer programs and basic skills. You work in a studio and pick up practical experience in the pipeline. How much time do you spend feeding your creativity? About two weeks ago, Animation Resources offered you an opportunity to […]

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Animation Students: Do you know about THE BIG LIE?

Stephen Worth — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:08 +0000

You’ve chosen a good school to go to. You’re doing well in your classes… Once you graduate, you’ll get a job and be started on your career in animation. Can you spot the huge error in these simple statements? If you’re an animation professional, I bet you can! If you’re an animation student and you […]

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MU002: Students, Are You Doing What You Need To Do To Establish A Career In Animation?

Stephen Worth — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:13 +0000

We’ve updated our Animation Resources podcast featuring insider secrets about how to break into the animation business and setting a course for creative growth as an animator. Join Animation Resources Director of Programming Davey Jarrell and Director of Publicity David “Pez” Hofmann as they share their experience and provide resources. It’s easy to join. Just […]

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What Don’t You Know About Animation?

Stephen Worth — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:09 +0000

What DON’T you know about animation? That may sound like a weird question. We expect to be asked what we know about a topic, not what we don’t know. Read on to find out why that question makes sense… One of the problems with young artists today is that they don’t take advantage of their […]

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