Traditionally based in the Los Angeles area, the industry is becoming more widely dispersed. Telecommuting during the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the trend. "Animation has boomed because of ...

Something is enduring about pixel art that keeps drawing us back. A handful of coloured squares shouldn’t have much power, yet somehow they carry stories, emotions, whole worlds. Retro visuals were ...

In 2025 and beyond, 2D animation continues to thrive not just as an art form, but as a powerful tool for storytelling, marketing, education, and beyond. Its blend of emotional resonance, stylistic ...

In response to a changing landscape, artists are reshaping themselves by reaching out into new media, creative sectors and learning new skills for a new year. 2026 will be a time of expansion, as ...

With “Wish,” Disney Animation celebrates its 100th anniversary by merging the 2D legacy of watercolor background paintings (dating back to “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”) with cutting-edge CG. The ...

Along with such names as John Cena, Post Malone and Ayo Edebiri, you will find art and design alumna Katie Lucas ’20 in the credits for the 2023 animated movie “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant ...

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As the nominees for the animated feature Oscar were unveiled this year, one thing was clear: 2D and 2D-influenced animated films are dominating awards season. Among this year’s nominees, “The Boy and ...

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Since the acquisition of Pixar, Disney has been at a crossroads. One path leads to the past, its storied tradition of classic 2d cell animation, the hand-drawn style of its most cherished and beloved ...