Season's Greetings from Imaginism Studios!

Season's Greetings and Merry Christmas from all of us at Imaginism Studios!  Surround yourself with friends, family, joy and inspiration this holiday season!  Best wishes from all of us. :)

- Imaginism Studios

Interview with Pixar Visual Development Artist, Daniel Arriaga on Schoolism.com

Check out the free interview with Pixar Visual Development Artist, Daniel Arriaga on Schoolism.com.  His credits include projects such as Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, Wall-e, Up, Lifted (short), Toy Story 3, Prep & Landing: Naughty vs Nice, Wreck-It-Ralph and many more!

Chiustream is Back!

Hey everyone!  Chiustream is back!
Tune into Schoolism.com by clicking on the newsletter image to go to the Chiustream link at 2pm ET on Thursday Dec 20th, 2012.  It's going to be a fun time, and be sure to follow along as he does a demo and answers any questions that you might have.  Let's get intense! :)
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Everyone is catching the Christmas bug this time of year but most people don't know that the spirit of Christmas is a symptom of getting bit by the elusive "Christmas Bug"! 
Some people mistaken the bug for a little Santa Claus when it tries to catch snowflakes on it's tongue.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

An Interview with Master Production Designer and Illustrator, William Stout on Schoolism.com

Check out the free interview with Master Production Designer and Illustrator, William Stout on Schoolism.com.  His film credits include projects such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Michael Jackson's ‘Thriller’ video, the Conan the Barbarian Films, Rambo: First Blood, Masters of the Universe (Film), The Muppet's ‘Wizard of Oz’, Pan's Labyrinth and many more!

Nocturnal Enlightenment

Nocturnal enlightenment
16'' x 20''
acrylics on paper

This saturday, December 15th this piece will be in the opening of Copro Gallery's 'The Illumination' group show in Los Angeles. Drop by if you are in the area!

Here are more information:
http://www.copronason.com/dec12_pr.html

Holiday Greetings to members of Schoolism.com!

As a token of our appreciation, Bobby Chiu and the Imaginism crew are delighted to share a link to his audio book "The Perfect Bait" for free over the holidays.  Be warm, be merry and surround yourself with food, family, friends, and inspiration!  Cheers! :)

(the link will be available until January 10, 2013)

 

An Interview with Master Concept Artist and Designer, Scott Robertson on Schoolism.com

Check out the free interview with Master Concept Artist and Desginer, Scott Robertson on Schoolism.com.  His credits have included projects spanning the entire spectrum of design, including toys (Mattel), games (Rockstar Games, Sony Online Entertainment), consumer products (Nike), cars (BMW, Fiat), feature film (Minority Report), and even amusement park rides (Universal Studios) among many others.

Next class for Schoolism starts Dec 12th!

Imaginism Studios 30-Day Workshop - Time to get intense!

The Imaginism Studios In-House 30 day workshop is designed for no less than the most truly dedicated artist.  Do you have what it takes?

 

There are only 4 spots available per workshop.  Accelerate your artistic growth and make huge leaps in your art in this comprehensive 30-day live-in workshop in Toronto, Canada hosted by Imaginism Studios Senior Artist, Theirry Lafontaine.

We're accepting requests from new applicants starting from the next available workshop for May-25-June 26, 2013.

Schoolism Live Vancouver Gesture Drawing Workshop Jan 26 & 27, 2013

The Schoolism Live Vancouver Gesture Drawing Workshop tickets are now available for registration For more information, please click on the image below:

 

Tickets are very limited, so don't wait until the last minute to register!

Bobby Chiu Workshop at Autodesk University 2012 in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Nov 27-29

Bobby is super excited to attend this year's Autodesk University in Las Vegas for the first time! He's looking forward to hosting his workshop, meeting new people, and being surrounded by so many inspiring people. See you all there!

New Original Art by Kei Acedera on eBay - Poseidon

Title: "Poseidon"
Artist: Kei Acedera
Medium: Pencil on paper

We have for auction an original art piece by Imaginism Studios Artist, Kei Acedera! We ship worldwide!  Click on the image to bid on the item.

Schoolism LIVE London 2012 Workshop Highlights on Schoolism.com.

Highlight video from Schoolism LIVE London Workshop. Thx to our sponsors Autodesk Sketchbook Pro & MPC for supporting the art community. I know we've made a difference.

Only 1 Week Left Until CTN 2012 Workshop

How to Sign Up for Workshops

Go to www.regonline.com/ctnx2012attendees 

Look for the red link on the right that says: 

View or Change Your Existing Registration

Log in using your original email and password.

At the top you will see "Workshops"

Just click there and you will see the list of events ranging in price.

NOTE: If you are part of a "group" then your group leader must sign up for you.

New Original Art by Bobby Chiu on eBay - Blowing Bubbles

Title: "Blowing Bubbles"
Artist: Bobby Chiu
Medium: Pencil on paper

"What makes us different, makes us special."

We have for auction an original art piece by Imaginism Studios Artist, Bobby Chiu! We ship worldwide!  Click on the image to bid on the item.

FREE ZBrush Tutorial by Michael Defeo. Hair Details with a Curvetube Brush on Schoolism.com

Check out the free ZBrush tutorial by Michael Defeo on Schoolism.com.  Watch Michael use the new Curvetube brush to create Hair Details using ZBrush!

CTN 2012 Schedule for Imaginism Studios

Tickets for CTN 2012 are selling very fast and we only have a few seats left for our workshop so you will need to act fast to secure a spot!  Below are our scheduled times for our demos and talks as well.  We hope to see you all there! (we'll be at tables T36-37 the rest of the time)  :)

IMAGINISM STUDIOS SCHEDULE

Workshop 

‘Creating Drapery from Imagination with Bobby Chiu’ 

Friday Nov 16 , 2012

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Sunset A+B

A painting lesson and live demonstration with discussion on creating drapery from imagination. 

http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/bobby-chiu/

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Live Demonstration

‘Creature Design with Bobby Chiu’

Saturday Nov 17, 2012

Time: 12:00 PM  - 12:45 PM

Location:Atrium Digital Demo

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Creator Conversations 

‘Being in Demand with Bobby Chiu’

Sunday Nov 18, 2012

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Location: Parlor 127

LOOPS Opening Night Documentation 2012

The video documentation of 'LOOPS' from my September show is finally here!

Old friends, new friends, family and friends of family, your words of kindness touched me. It didn't matter if it was in person, text, or somewhere up in cyberspace--I felt like we're all in this slightly wild adventure together. For those who couldn't come out to the show that's ok, I hate you. Kidding! Your good vibes and presence in spirit definitely reached me too.

Everyone! Your support will be remembered and the good words will stay with me as I begin my new artistic journey to who knows where (perhaps, space if you paid attention). I will remember the great friendships, bonds and bottles shared in Toronto, a place I call home.

Damask Gallery & I would sincerely like to thank everyone, because without you, where would we be?

Thank you Davy Bisaro and Damask Gallery for providing the great cozy location for the show!
Thank you to Blog.To for the Radar feature in their events.
And also, a thank you to everyone who have shared, tweeted, instagram-ed, or posted about the show on your blogs or social networks.

As I near the end of this chapter of my life, this show has given me the inspiration and strength to truly go for my dreams. Now new doors have opened for me, as I begin to start a new exciting journey for my next solo show in Los Angeles. Once again, I want to thank everyone for being a part of this, I hope we will cross paths again soon!

To see all the paintings and drawings from the exhibition, please visit: facebook.com/peterchanart

Special thanks to Ramon Cespedes for putting together this documentation, please 'like' his page if you enjoyed his work:
facebook.com/rc2films

-Chanp

Her heart is the moon

“Her heart is the moon”
7.5” x 9.5”
Graphite, acrylics, and gold leaf on paper

Sometimes, the rainy days ain’t so bad, its just part of the cycle of things. We miss the sun, but there is the moon to look forward to. After the night sky comes, there will be another chance tomorrow.

“Her Heart is the Moon” is completed and now travelling Chicago. Opening night is tomorrow, details are all on the flyer. If you are in the area, drop by to the opening as it will be a great show!

Maleficium Dark Art Exhibition
November 3 to December 15, 2012
@ Kosart Gallery

Opening reception:
Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm

FREE 1 Hour Tutorial on Painting in Sketchbook Pro with Bobby Chiu on Schoolism.com

Hey everyone! Check out this free 1 hour tutorial on how Bobby Chiu painted the cover of the new release of Sketchbook Pro 6!

Happy Halloween Creature Style

No costumes needed for these guys! A quick little painting to celebrate Halloween! Hope everyone stays safe and has fun tonight!

If you'd like to write a little story/description for this image in 4 sentences or less, I'll pick my favorite and edit it into this post with a link to your DA page.

Sending positive vibes to you all.
Bobby

Happy Halloween and More Concept Art (part 4)..

Hi guys! Here are more character concepts Bobby and I (Kei) worked on a couple years back, for the same film we mentioned in our previous posts .. We really had a blast working on these tho! Happy Halloween! -Kei

'Creating Drapery from Imagination' with Bobby Chiu at CTN Animation Expo. Nov 16-18, 2012.

How to Sign Up for Workshops

Go to www.regonline.com/ctnx2012attendees 

Look for the red link on the right that says: 

View or Change Your Existing Registration

Log in using your original email and password.

At the top you will see "Workshops"

Just click there and you will see the list of events ranging in price.

NOTE: If you are part of a "group" then your group leader must sign up for you.

New Original Art by Bobby Chiu on eBay - Peace & Enlightenment

Title: "Peaec & Enlightenment"
Artist: Bobby Chiu
Medium: Pencil on paper

"The best way to learn new things is to empty your mind first."

We have for auction an original art piece by Imaginism Studios Artist, Bobby Chiu! We ship worldwide!  Click on the image to bid on the item.

Concept Art- Drawings (part 3)

Hey guys! Here are some drawings I made for the same film I mentioned in the previous posts.. Sometimes, I like to start out with the traditional pencil and paper..there's nothing that could replace that natural feeling you get from them ,right ;) -Kei

New Original Art by Bobby Chiu on eBay "Stubborn Tree"

Title: "Stubborn Tree"
Artist: Bobby Chiu
Medium: Pencil and Acrylic

"I love trees. Here is a stubborn tree debating with some birds."

We have for auction an original art piece by Imaginism Studios Artist, Bobby Chiu! We ship worldwide!  Click on the image to bid on the item.

Faeries concept art (part 2)

Here's another concept art that Bobby and I (Kei) did together for that film that didn't make its way to the end. But, these faeries where alot of fun to create :) -Kei

Bobby's update

It's been a while... These images span a few different locations: Florence, New York, Toronto & London.
For more current updates you can also follow Bobby at
Instagram username: digitalbobert
Or Twitter username: bobbychiu