Links

Deja View is a blog run by animation veteran Andreas Deja. Deja worked for Disney Animation Studios three decades. He often includes peeks into his past work and provides information on classic Disney animators on his site.

I Want to Be an Animator is a blog for those who are curious about animation. The site is run by freelance animator, Chiari Porri. Most of the information applies to 3D animation, but some of the principles also apply to 2D animation.

Design Talk is a blog that focuses on many aspects of art, but has a page dedicated to information about 2D animation. The site is run by photographer Rey Mendoza.

The History of Animation is not a blog, but is a fantastic, interactive timeline that walks the viewer through a comprehensive and illustrated history of animation.

BJ and the Blog is maintained by BJ Crawford, a freelance animator who has worked on films such as Epic and Ice Age: Continental Drift. Although the blog is currently inactive, it still includes peeks at Crawford’s past work and links to other professional animators’ blogs.

Hand-Drawn Nomad is a Tumblr blog created by animator Mark Williames. He answers questions asked by new and experienced animators alike and provides examples of his work, including his newest project, Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns.

Matt Jones Animation is an excellent resource for any artist. The blog is run by Matt Jones, a California-based animation story artist. Jones shares his own work as well as information about events which celebrate animation and art in general.

Animation Physics is a free, educational website maintained by physics professor Alejandro Garcia. Garcia explains some of the basic scientific principles that beginning animators need to know, like motion and lighting.