Showing posts with label Aaron Blaise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aaron Blaise. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

KICStudio Drawing Hacks#16:【この人たちから学んでいます3/5】動物の描き方ならアーロン・ブレイズ(ブラザーベア監督)

アニメーター、イラストレーターのキー・イニス(Ki Innis)先生に アメリカ仕込みのドローイングのヒントやテクニックをお話しいただいています。 ハッシュタグ #KICStudo を付けて感想やリクエストをツイートいただけると 励みになります。 講師:キー・イニス(Ki Innis) 聞き手:平谷 早苗 製作:株式会社ボーンデジタル ↓↓↓↓↓↓URL↓↓↓↓↓↓ Webサイト:The Art of Aaron Blaise https://creatureartteacher.com/ Youtubeチャンネル:The Art of Aaron Blaise https://www.youtube.com/user/AaronBla... Vilppu Academy https://vilppuacademy.com/ ドローイングティップス(再生リスト) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ★グレン・ビルプのドローイングマニュアル https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4862463789/ MASTER DRAWING JAPAN https://www.masterdrawingjapan.com/ Blog: Ki Creative Studio http://kicreativestudio.blogspot.com/ Ki Innis (Twitter) https://twitter.com/Ki_Innis ジェスチャードローイングの推薦図書 ★グレン・ビルプのドローイングマニュアル https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4862463789/ ★リズムとフォース https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4862462952/ ★ロン・ハズバンドが教えるクイックスケッチ 瞬間を描きとめる https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4862462472/ Sully@ボーンデジタル(ボーンデジタル公認Twitter) https://twitter.com/Sully_BDPUB ボーンデジタルSullyのブログ(livedoor Blog) https://t.co/zY9z9eNI3G?amp=1アニメーター、イ... Innis)先生に アメリカ仕込みのドローイングのヒントやテクニックをお話しいただいています。 ハッシュタグ #KICStudo を付けて感想やリクエストをツイートいただけると 励みになります。 講師:キー・イニス(Ki Innis) 聞き手:平谷 早苗 製作:株式会社ボーンデジタル




 

Sunday, February 18, 2018

STRAIGHTS Vs. CURVES - 直線 VS. 曲線


The title is a little misleading because "Vs." is not accurate.  Straights and curves in drawing, art or nature are not enemies nor opposites, but rather compliments that give each other meaning.

このタイトルの「VS」は、もしかしたら分かりづらいかもしれませんね。ドローイング、アート、自然界での直線と曲線は、必ずしも対抗するものではなく、互いを補い、意味を与えるものです。


Straights and curves are tools that the artist can use to help create a greater sense of balance in their art.

直線と曲線の組み合わせは、作品にバランス感を与えるために使えます。


Often I like to talk about the watery rhythm that exists and can be seen in nature and of course the figure.   I like to use this diagram of the opposite C's to help expose that rhythm.  Drawing master Glenn Vilppu likes to call these curves a "school of fish", some liken it to "skiing down a slope."

私は、自然あるいは人体に存在する(観察できる)、水のようなリズムについて言及しています。下の図のような、向かい合った「C」の文字を使ってリズムについて説明することが多いのですが、ドローイングの巨匠グレン・ビルプはこのような曲線を「魚の群れ」と呼んでいます。スキーの回転競技になぞらえる人もいますね。


Though it moves the eye to follow rhythm, it has no meaning without its compliment which we can call form, structure or in today's example "the straight".

このようなラインは、リズムにしたがって視線を誘導します。しかし、それを補うものがなければ、意味は持ちません。フォーム(立体形状)、ストラクチャ(構造)、この例では、曲線と呼ぶものです。

These curves here definitely show movement but are ultimately meaningless without some form of structure to hold it together.

曲線は、動きを表現しますが、フォームやストラクチャとの組み合わせなしには意味をなしません

But see, "voila!!" 

見てください、こんな具合です。

With the structure added suddenly now we have form, context and possibly application!

ストラクチャ(構造)が与えられると、フォーム、意味合い、用途といったものが見えてきます。



American animation studios taught this as "Appealing Design".   Straights and curves working together, supporting each other in design.  Don't be so dogmatic about what exactly is a "straight" and what is a "curve"!  It's all relative!

アメリカのアニメーションスタジオでは、以下のような形状を「魅力的なデザイン」だと教えています。直線と曲線が組み合わさって、デザインの中で互いを引き立てています。デザインを考えるときに、「真っすぐ」「まがる」といった文字通りの意味にとらわれないでください。直線と曲線は相対的にとらえます。





Please take time to view veteran Disney animator and artist Aaron Blaise's video on "Straights and Curves".

ディズニーのベテランアニメーター、アーティストのアーロン・ブレイズが直線と曲線について語っている動画があります。






I am attaching including some other examples below for your artistic and inspirational enrichment!

以下は、直線と曲線がうまく使われている作品の例です。どうぞご覧ください。

























Tuesday, October 24, 2017

GLENN VILPPU : The Drawing Master Returns to Tokyo again!


"Glenn Vilppu was the caliber level of work that we strove for." - Aaron Blaise, Veteran Disney animator/ director, artist. 



He has been teaching drawing in the animation industry for over 40 years. He's been called a legend. His teachings are part of the compilations notes of fellow Disney teacher, Walt Stanchfeld in Drawn to Life.   His original Drawing Manual is one the most coveted instructional art books in the world but sadly is the the most pirated globally. 

His name:  Glenn Vilppu.   


アニメーション業界でドローイングを教えて40年以上。彼はいまやレジェンドと呼ばれている。彼の教えは、同じくディズニーで講師を務めていたウォルト・スタンチフィールドがまとめた「Drawn to Life」にも掲載されている。彼が著した「Drawing Manual」は、アートの指南書として非常に人気を博したが、悲しいことに、世界中に海賊版が出回ることにもなっている。

彼の名は、グレン・ビルプ





He humbly just calls himself an drawing teacher, but Glenn is a master draftsman whose teachings has enabled countless students, artists and professional artist to have the skills and confidence to pursue their dreams.  


グレンは自身を単に「ドローイングの先生だ」と言う。しかし、グレンは巨匠のひとりでもあり、彼の教えによって育てられた生徒、アーティスト、業界のプロは数多く、グレンからの教えによって、技術と自信を持って夢を追いかけている。

Glenn has taught at some of the biggest animation studios in the world, Disney and Dreamworks and has taught globally, from  North America, Europe and Asia.   

グレンは、ディズニー、ドリームワークスをはじめ大手アニメーションスタジオで教えるほか、北米、ヨーロッパ、アジアなど世界各地で授業を行っている。


This coming December will be Glenn Vilppu's 4th seminar with Master Drawing Japan.  Additionally he is coming to Japan to christen the release of his NEW Drawing Manual which has been translated in to Japanese with Born Digital. 

来る12月、グレン・ビルプはMaster Drawing Japan主催のセミナーに来日。これは、4回目のセミナーになる。また新しいバージョンになった「ドローイングマニュアル」は(株)ボーンデジタルによって日本語版も出版されている。その記念の講義も同じく12月に開催の予定だ。


2月2日~3日:フィギュアドローイングマスタークラス:12時-6時(両日とも)


12月4日:グレン・ビルプ メソッド:6時~9時(講義の後にはサイン会も行われます)


12月9日~10日:構図マスタークラス:12時-6時(両日とも)












Tuesday, September 5, 2017

MASTER DRAWING JAPAN - Aaron Blaise's SUMO Sized Tokyo Seminar - Summer 2017



Apologies to everyone for not posting this sooner. Those who follow Master Drawing Japan are well aware that this summer, its biggest and most ambitious seminar to date was held.

Aaron Blaise, veteran Disney animator of over 20 years,  film director, illustrator and wildlife artist was our guest in Tokyo for an amazing 13 days!



In partnership with CG World / +ONE Knowledge, Master Drawing Japan invited this animation heavyweight to share his priceless knowledge with the aspiring artists of Tokyo.  During that time Aaron held two seminars on animation, creature design and an additional two intensive masterclasses on character design and human/ animal comparative anatomy.


Well over a hundred students and professionals came in attendance for Aaron's first teaching seminars in Japan.








Aaron covered all the essentials of animation and design.  A very interactive instructor, Aaron designed the lion above with direct guidance from the audience.


And Aaron went on to animate the lion as seen below.



For his next trick...! The Creature Design segment of the seminar , Aaron designed and completely rendered this amazing dragon from start to finish right before everyone's eyes.
















Aaron graciously greeted everyone and left a lot of happy faces behind..




But this is only half of the story....

With still two more masterclass seminars to go, Aaron generously offered everyone interested to join him at an open drawing day at Tama Zoo







Aaron hailed Tama Zoo as one of the BEST zoo experiences he has ever had.  Coming from an animal illustration master  like Aaron, that's a huge compliment!


The last two days of Aaron's teaching tour ended at the Sokei Academy of Fine Arts with two masterclass seminars on character design and comparative anatomy.  Sokei has been a very generous sponsor of previous seminars for Master Drawing Japan.  Notably with one of Aaron's previous drawing instructors, the venerable Glenn Vilppu







It was an amazing experience and unforgettable adventure in art, design and illustration. Thank you Aaron, it was a great honor having you.  (P.S. Have to give s shout to Nick Burch - thank you too Nick! You were the rock that made sure that everything was steady!  You're a great guy!)    Looking forward to seeing you again!  


If you want to see more about Aaron's experience in Tokyo go to his YouTube channel: The Art of Aaron Blaise or look at Master Drawing Japan's blog on the experience!


Thursday, March 23, 2017

アーロンのアート・ティップス ようこそ!! Welcome to the Art of Aaron Blaise, Japan!


アーロンのアート・ティップス  ようこそ!!   
Aaron Blaise's  Art Tips Welcome Video in Japanese 
Please hit the links below



ディズニーのベテランアニメーター、イラストレーターが、イラスト、アート、デザイン、アニメーションのティップス、チューリール、デモをYouTubeチャンネルで公開しています。しかも無料!
アーロン・ブレイズのアートティップスとライブデモをYouTubeでご覧ください。

Veteran Disney animator and illustrator has a wealth of tips, tutorials and demonstrations on illustration, art, design and animation on his YouTube channel! Best of all, it's free! Please join Aaron for his weekly art tips and live YouTube broadcasts!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Persistence of Vision: Aaron Blaise




Apologies to Mr. Blaise for copping his title. How could someone not be inspired by this man?

Aaron Blaise is an accomplished and amazing artist, animator and filmmaker who has been extremely generous in sharing his work, insights and advice on his website The Art of Aaron Blaise (www.creatureartteacher.com)   Aaron Blaise has produced beautiful work on films such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan and Brother Bear which he directed. 

All artists are always trying to learn, grow, build up on what they have spent years mastering.  Whatever motivates the artist,  there are always stumbles and outright obstacles.   Every now and then, the artist finds an oasis of information or inspiration that can help keep him/ her going.  Aaron's online advice is certainly one. 

One of the most important things about the art process is that it's not so much "what you do" but "how you think" about your work.    This is one of the greatest areas of advice you will find on Aaron Blaise's website or Youtube channel

His advice is clear, accessible and most important, sincere.   

If you want to improve your knowledge of art, painting, composition, animation or filmmaking,  go to his website, you will not be disappointed. 

The clip above left a considerable impression on me as it was a testament to the amazing things you can do when you find it in yourself to persist and keep moving forward.   There are good things in the world, there is magic that you, yourself can make.  It's there if you can persist. 

"...persist.  Persist in your art, persist in life, persist in creating beauty for everyone else.  It's our job to make someone else's life better."   - Aaron Blaise

Thank you for your efforts and inspiration, Aaron.