To share ideals and bring about meaningful transformations one needs a voice. Coming from a country where artists were the heralds of freedom and the voices for change against an oppressive system shaped by single-minded and intolerant ideology and resulting government, I have found mine through the power of imagination.

Licensing International Expo

June 12th-14th

Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas NV

Licensing International Expo brings retailers, manufacturers, brand owners and marketers looking to find new properties and brands, see the latest trends in the industry, and to initiate licensing deals. Licensing International Expo 2011 had approximately 21,000 pre-registered attendees, with record attendance from Asia and Latin America!

Hosting attendees from over 90 countries, Licensing International Expo 2012 promises to be the largest gathering of licensing professionals anywhere, at any time. Whether you are looking to spot trends, build strategic partnerships, secure promotional tie-ins or take your property worldwide - this is where it all happens!

Gus Mastrapa reveals his highlights of the 2012 Game Developers Conference.

The Gnomon Workshop has released a new training DVD, “Environment Sculpting,” by environment artist David Lesperance.

MoCCA hosts a one-time master class with the legendary Gahan Wilson, famous for his bizarrely humorous work for Playboy and National Lampoon, on April 17, 2012.

SHAKTIMAAN WINS 2012 FICCI BAF AWARD FOR "BEST ANIMATED TV EPISODE"

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson reminds us that with persistent, consistent effort, you will make progress on the path to success and reach your goals.

32TEN Studios, a stage rental and practical effects house headquartered at a historic soundstage location in Marin CA, has launched a Professional Workshop Series.

Special Guest: OIAF Animators' Picnic 2011 - Part 2 It's the FFAF Pre-Holiday Holiday Spectacular as Joel and Alan continue to bother more legends of international animation trying to eat, drink, and be wary at the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2011, Part 2.  PLUS, backstage hijinks and hosting recap of the OIAF 2011 Closing Ceremonies.

In the final excerpt from the second chapter, Rhoda Draws talks about drawing what you see.