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Step by Step: Susan Yung

Ever wonder how those insanely talented artists on Tumblr paint such amazing work? Well, our final Step by Step of 2016 is a real treat for you!

For many in the world of motion design, our introduction to illustration and design has been unconventional at best. While this isn’t the case for all, many of us have approached design as animators first and designers second. This approach can have its strengths, but it would be an understatement to say that the world of image making is intimidating.

With the endless “right ways” to do anything, it can be overwhelming at times just knowing where to start. Anyone who has witnessed a true illustrator at work can attest to the fluidity with which they build an image.

Thankfully, Susan Yung is here to offer us an inside look at how she creates a compelling image from start to finish. Susan is a visual development artist who has helped to influence many jobs at Buck and made the rounds at studios such as Psyop, Elastic, and Chromosphere. Most recently she has been working for Cartoon Network as a background painter on the new show, Mighty Magiswords.

Sit back and enjoy watching a real pro at work.

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Joe Donaldson

Joe Donaldson is a director, designer, and animator who worked on Motionograpgher from 2014-2020. Previously, he was an art director at Buck. Over the past decade, he's lived and worked in Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles and has directed work for clients such as Apple, Google, Instagram, The New York Times, Unicef, Etsy, and The New Yorker. In addition to his creative work, in 2018 he started Holdframe. He's now working as a professor at Ringling College of Art and Design and when not teaching he can be found spending time with his family or out running.