Max the Mutt Animation School Blog
This is the place to stay on top of what we are doing at Max The Mutt Animation School
Q: At what age did you develop an interest in art and animation
A: I remember drawing super heroes when I was 5 or 6. I was one of those kids that loved to draw the characters I watched on TV. Later on I found out about comics and it was the beginning of it all. I guess I was 12 or 13 when I began copying what the comic artists were doing. Mostly DC and Marvel. So it was always about comics. I do love animation as well, but it never crossed my mind the idea of working with that. It’s a huge inspiration though.
Q: Who were you influenced by in Brazil? Other countries?
A: Now that’s an interesting question. Even though I lived most of my life in Brazil I don’t think I was influenced by any of the artists there. I know there are a lot of good artists not only back home, but all over the world. The thing is I was always very very focused, and all I wanted was to draw super heroes. And I still do. I think that’s why most of my art knowledge comes from that specific industry. I do like what guys like Fabio Moon and Gabril Bá, both Brazillians are doing with that guy from the My Chemical Romance band, the “Umbrella Academy” comic. There are so many good Brazilian artists working for DC and Marvel nowadays… Ivan Reis on Green Lantern, Rafael Albuquerque, Eddy Barrows…
Q: How did you discover Max the Mutt Animation School
A: I used to live in Toronto a few years back and I was always around the area where the school is. So one day I decided to see what the school was about and things happened.
Q: Which teachers influenced you the most at Max the Mutt
A: Ed Shawcross, Richard Pace, Ty Templeton and David Ross.
Q: Tell me about your latest Disney work for the Incredibles?
A: The company that’s publishing the book, Boom! Studios, together with Disney/Pixar, they approached me a few months ago. They asked me if I wanted to draw the series for them. I said yes and I’ve been doing it since then. It’s going to be four issues at first and probably more later on. I’ve been having fun so far.
Q: What advice would you give another young person interested in this field.
A: I can talk a little about comics, not so much about animation. My advice is the usual. Keep drawing everyday. Show your work to someone who knows better than you do. Be open to criticism. Put your work out there for people to see it. Use the web to promote your work. Go to comic conventions. Be patient, it takes a while to get things rolling.
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