Inspirational Series

Sneak preview of a project with @kbsmontreal and @vanhouttecoffee that I had a wonderful privilege to participate in! So excited to be part of this inspiring work! I can’t wait to see the final result and share it! Thank you Sarah @hoidz for the opportunity! #behindthescenes #comingsoon #artistinterview

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Early scenes on Tarzan II at Disney

http://samanthasketches.tumblr.com/post/170905333805/this-was-one-of-my-first-scenes-as-a-professional

Faline

http://samanthasketches.tumblr.com/post/170840495420/found-an-old-bambi-2-scene-that-i-animated-at

The Boxer

Some 1-3 minute pen & ink sketches from a costumed model drawing session.

Day Dreaming

Needed a break from work! Quick colour sketch inspired by café drawing.

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday! Thought I’d share a Kenai maquette I made back in the day for our animation team at Disney on Brother Bear 2.

Studio Time

Three minute gesture drawing. Always fun to draw in an atelier! Derwent Drawing Pencils on newsprint paper.

Anthropomorphic Ocelot

I took a moment away from working on the second volume of my Drawing Syllabus (Volume 2 focuses on anatomy), to do an anthropomorphic sketch.  I thought I'd share an image that provides some insight into my process, and the value of how anatomy translates to the final render.

 

Social Season

The social season is happening now that spring is in the air. Inspired by a friend!

30 Second Gesture

A quick 30 second gesture. Derwent Drawing Pencils on Newsprint.

Scabbers

Catching up with the Harry Potter Design Challenge! Here’s my version of Scabbers.

Babushka

Thought I'd try playing around with something a little more cartoony and graphic!

Muscular Deformation Demo

http://samanthasketches.tumblr.com/post/159123203695/this-was-a-quick-demo-i-did-for-a-masterclass-i

Faerie Queen

Since faerie folk are the ultimate mischief makers, I thought it was fitting for April 1!

At the National Portrait Gallery

Going through pads of paper and thought I'd share this two minute academic study that I did at a life drawing session at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The theater is lovely, though it's not an ideal set up to draw in unless you draw on a small surface, as seating is quite packed. But it's a nice experience and the gallery is always worth a visit!

Character Design References Interview

This was a really fun interview I was given the opportunity to do for Character Design References! They ask great questions, I really enjoyed sharing insight into my journey and process.

https://characterdesignreferences.com/blog-interviews-4/samantha-youssef

iPad Doodle

http://samanthasketches.tumblr.com/post/158851908195/quick-doodle-on-the-ipad-with-procreate-im-not

It ain't over till...

Goyle

Trying to catch up on the Harry Potter Design Challenge!  Here is my version of Goyle.

Petrichor

I know it's been a while since I've posted any artwork. Everyone who knows me personally knows that I am most probably the worst person in the Western world when it comes to sharing personal work on social media. My goal (as usual) is to be a bit more consistent this year!

I've been traveling a lot this last year for work, and adventuring with Doctor Who and the Tardis has been keeping me company during my real life adventures as I have been re-immersing myself in anticipation of Season 11! Here is a little something for the Whovians out there.

Angelina Johnson

It's been a while since I've had time to visit my blogs and social media! I've been traveling a lot to work with different studios and have been in a different city between Europe and North America almost every month this last year!

I've have been participating when I can in a fun Harry Potter design challenge on Facebook, and since CTN starts today (I'm very excited) I thought I'd share my colour sketch of Angelina as Quidditch Captain.

Rey & BB-8

As was requested, here is a Rey and BB-8 colour sketch. :)

Cersei Lannister

Had a great time at Dr. Sketchy Montreal's Game of Thrones themed drawing session.  Some of my favourite models did amazing work as Daenerys Targaryen and  Cersei Lannister! Here's a quick Alex Lindberg inspired Cersei Lannister character concept, that I sketched out between poses.

General Leia

Since I had done a Princess Leia character sketch for sketch dailies a while back, I thought I'd do one for Episode VII. I wanted to work with the concept of my previous Leia sketch, but also capture her as she is portrayed in the latest film. It was fun to take a little break from work and contribute to the overabundance of Star Wars fan art out there!

Vanessa Ives

I haven't had a chance to post in a while.  Been so busy organizing things with my book, Movement & Form. Here's a little colour sketch of Vanessa Ives from Penny Dreadful. I felt like doing a fun design of her character from Season 1.

Canadian Animation Featured Artist

I have been featured on Canadian Animation! For the Canadians out there, this is an amazing and current resource for art and animation in Canada.
http://www.canadiananimation.com/2015/03/animator-samantha-youssef.html

Chesire Cat

This was done a while ago, its a colour character sketch I did of the Chesire Cat for Hullabaloo.  It's been really great working on this project!

Viewster Animation Festival

I am so excited and honoured to be part of the Jury for the Viewster Film Festival, Animated Worlds. Viewster offers a great opportunity to animation film makers out there!

I know I haven't posted in a while, largely because I've been working on my drawing book, Movement & Form.  The campaign to support it is finally out, please check it out!

Toon Talks Podcast

This was an amazing experience. I am so honoured to have been invited onto Toon Talks Podcast. Sandra does inspiring and intelligent podcasts. She asks great questions and if you haven't had a chance to hear her podcasts, you MUST check them out! Thank you Sandra for the opportunity!

Movement & Form

I've been working on a life drawing book of the syllabus I developed on gesture, posing, movement & form.  You can read about it here:
http://www.theyoussefdrawingsyllabus.com

Hullabaloo

Here's a visual development piece I did for Hullabaloo!  Inspired by my own elementary and highschool experience!  You can read the story about it on their Facebook Post.  It's such a great project and I'm really excited to be working on it!

Animation Art Show

Here is the piece I donated to the Animation Art Show, an auction taking place in Dublin, Ireland in support of Irish children's charities.  The fundraiser takes place October 17, 18 & 19.  This is an amazing event, you can see the video from 2013!  (My illustration from last year is at 0:28sec)

Hullabaloo

I am so excited, honoured and privileged to work on this project! The team of artists are some of my greatest inspirations! Please check it out!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hullabaloo-steampunk-animated-film

Oberyn Martell

Here's a title credit for the character of Oberyn Martell (from the Game of Thrones series) inspired by the style of Alexander Lindberg.  It was so much fun to explore a simplified design but stay true to capturing the character.  I'm considering doing more of the cast!