Draftsmen Glenn Vilppu on Mastering Fundamentals and Developing Your Artistic Voice
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Sep 26, 2023 Legendary artist and instructor Glenn Vilppu shares wisdom on mastering fundamentals and developing your artistic voice. From his training under old master artists to his transition from painting to animation, Vilppu emphasizes imagination over imitation. He provides tips on studying classical techniques, using anatomical references, and avoiding common mistakes like stiff gestures.
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Early Tracing Sparked A Career
- Glenn Vilppu traced images as a child and posted handmade reindeer and sleighs around his school, sparking his lifelong art path.
- That early practice of tracing and assembling scenes led him to never stop drawing throughout his life.
Hired First, Learned Fast At Disney
- Vilppu was hired by Disney with no animation experience and bought a Disney book the same day to learn on the job.
- He then taught the same classical fundamentals everywhere Disney sent him internationally.
Fundamentals Transcend Mediums
- Fundamental drawing principles apply across painting, sculpture, and animation according to Vilppu.
- He emphasizes gesture first, then construction, then building forms — a classical approach taught across masters.