Creative Block

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!  In this episode, Vee is chatting with Vaughn Ross! Ross is a storyboard artist, director and SUPERVISING DIRECTOR! Vaughn worked at LucasFilm and WB, and also wings of fire.   Along the way, we chat about starting an animation studio, moving back to standard production, using blender for board, the art of pestering, and more! Watch this episo...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Nick Lauer and Fernando Puig! Nick and Fernando are storyboard artists who've worked on shows including The Cuphead Show, Tig N' Seek, and Spongebob. Fernando is also working on a Cartoon Network short. Along the way, we chat about their paths to animation, Pinnochio, the process of pitching to a shorts program, and...

Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, Malik e are chatting with Jeff Rosenstock ahead of touring with The Gaslight Anthem. Along the way, we chat about New York City, working on Craig of the Creek, Bionicles, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ►  https://youtu.be/nEJlYVKIrC0 Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter....

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Alice Bissonnet! Alice has worked as an Animator on Glitch Techs, a storyboard artist on Sing 2 and Arcane! She attended Gobelines School of Images. Along the way, we chat about attending Gobelines, working on TV and features and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/s...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Guillaume Fesquet this weekend.  Guillaume is an art director and visual development artist. He's worked on several features including The Bad Guys, Sing, and Minions.    Along the way, we chat about how chronic pain can be a source of inspiration for creating art, switching to visual development, sta...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!   In this episode, Vee and Gene are chatting with Taylor Reynolds! Taylor is a 3D animator and illustrator who's worked on projects like Kid A Mnesia for Radiohead, and narrative animation for  @OFKband.   Along the way, we chat about the differences between animating for movies and games, the journey of discovering oneself as autistic, a...

Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, Malik and Gene are chatting with Jeff Rosenstock ahead of touring with The Gaslight Anthem. Along the way, we chat about New York City, working on Craig of the Creek, Bionicles, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ►  https://youtu.be/nEJlYVKIrC0 Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://t...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Gene and Vee are chatting with Michelle Lam "Mewtripled", author of the popular IG webcomic "succubishes"! Michelle is a story artist, 2d animator, and illustrator who worked for studios like DreamWorks and Titmouse.    Along the way, we talked about managing a career in animation while doing comics, landing a book deal, agent...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee and Gene are chatting with Rose Feduk! Rose is a director, storyboard artist, and illustrator who's worked on shows like Thundercats Roar!, The Mighty Ones!, and the upcoming We Lost Our Human.   Along the way, we chat about learning management skills from being the editor of her college newspaper, doing the Disney internship,...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Gene and Vee are chatting with Kris Anka! Kris is a comic artist and story artist who worked for Marvel Comics and Nickelodeon. Currently, he's working as a Character and Costume Designer on Spider-Verse 2.    Along the way, we chat about the differences between comics and animation, Calarts style, enjoying the medium, designi...

Welcome to Music Box with Malik!   In this episode, Malik is chatting with GFM. The beautycore band just released their latest EP, Framing My Perception.   Along the way, we chat about touring, streaming on twitch, building a fan community, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ►  https://youtu.be/TXtt2BnA0us Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CRE...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Marly Halpern-Glaser! Marley was the co-creator and co-executive producer of Right Now Kapow. He’s also a writer and producer who’s worked on shows like ThunderCats Roar and Aquaman: King of Atlantis.    Along the way, we chat about how making short live-action films transitioned into animation, finding hi...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Megan Fisher! Megan is a director and storyboard artist who worked on shows like Adventure Time, Thundercats Roar, and The Ghost and Molly McGee.   Along the way, we chat about finding a community to stay encouraged, dealing with online hate on shows, storyboard testing, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Caitlin VanArsdale! Caitlin is a director and story artist who's worked on The Mitchells Vs The Machines and Spider-Verse 2. She's currently a director on Grimsburg.   Along the way, we chat about interning on Regular Show,  building rapport with creatives, the differences between directing and storyboardi...

Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, Malik is chatting with Lucy and Enoma from Haunter. The Houston-based pop group just released their latest single, Go.   Along the way, we chat about finding creative partners, favorite condiments, supporting other bands on Twitter, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ►  https://youtu.be/adQ7BYEW1nE Become a Patron! ► https://www...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Chloe Nicolay! Chloe is a storyboard artist who worked on several TV shows (The Amazing World of Gumball, Arcane), and feature films (Sing 1&2). She's also an illustrator and a character designer. Along the way, we chat about the difference between working on features and TV animation, learning how to storyboard fro...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Etienne Guignard! Etienne has worked on shows like Lastman, Glitch Techs, Steven Universe, Miraculous Ladybug, Arcane and more!    Along the way, we chat about getting experience in internships, the difference working on French and American productions, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doo...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, we're chatting with Lauren Faust. Lauren has developed and ran shows including My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and DC Super Hero Girls. She also worked on Powerpuff Girls, Foster’s Home, Wander Over Yonder, and so much more!   Along the way, we chat about giving new animators room to grow, her journey from features to TV animati...

Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, we're chatting with Jhariah and producer/drummer Cole Raser. The duo caught up after their early 2020 tour to talk with Malik and Gene (on 4/20).  Along the way, we chat about live show gear, finding a collaborative partner, favorite My Chemical Romance albums, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ►  https://youtu.be/adQ7BYEW1nE Become...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, we're chatting with Tyson Hesse. Tyson is an illustrator and director who’s worked on several Sonic projects including Sonic Mania and Sonic 2.    Along the way, we chat about how webcomics have evolved, learning lessons as a director, taking notes from Sega and Paramount, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us dood...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!   In this episode, we're chatting with Ken Arto! Ken is an animator who's worked on shows like Jujutsu Kaizen, My Hero Academia, Jojo, and more!    Along the way, we chat about living in Japan, working on different animation mediums, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/Xfo49e2C1c...

In this episode, we're chatting with Matt & Paul Layzell! The brothers developed the interactive Netflix show, Battle Kitty (Streaming now)! They've also worked on projects for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. Along the way, we chat about working on freelance projects in the UK, developing Battle Kitty during the start of the pandemic, moving to LA, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see u...

Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, we're chatting with Amanda from In The Mourning. The LA-based pop-punk  group recently dropped their latest single “The Way It Goes Both Ways” along with gearing up to play their first live show ever.  Malik sits down with Amanda to catch up with all things In the Mourning.  Along the way, we chat about Disney music, writing about pe...

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!  In this episode, we're chatting with Malik Gayle. Malik is the producer of Creative Block and the host of our new monthly show, Music Box! He's produced and hosted the music interview podcast, Against the Algorithm.   Along the way, we chat about his role on the show, what goes into interviewing guests, what to expect from Music Box, and more...

In this episode, we're chatting with Allissoon Lockhart! Allissoon is the creator and showrunner of Battle of the Bands and a producer for Studio Meala! 🎸   Along the way, we chat about her love of animation and music, gaining skills from previous projects,  the types of jobs in production, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/7...