Robert Kondo is known for his work on Ratatouille (2007), Monsters University (2013) and The Dam Keeper (2014). He’s an Art Director working for Pixar, Visual Developer and one of the teachers in Schoolism (See the interview with Bobby Chiu). He’s been delighting us with his art in other movies as well such as Toy Story 3, Ice Age, Horton hears a who! and more.



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Robert Started without knowing too much about art and was the student who got bad grades on school. He started learning by surrounded himself by other amazing artists in the university and daring to always dream bigger, which got him his job in Pixar. Now he’s founded The Tonko House LLC with Dice Tsutsumi and are creating new movies like the Dam Keeper which push them outside their comfort zones.

The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper Education Project

He’s also one of the teachers in Schoolism teaching “Painting with Light and Color” and helping the community of artist worldwide get better in their art.

So let’s not wait any more and get to the interview:

Interview with Robert Kondo

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In this Episode, You Will Learn:

Robert’s Story

Observation to create art

The Creative Process Art Development

How Robert & Dice created the Dam Keeper

How to Succeed as an artist

How to use the internet to your favor

Actionable Steps

Do more art, repetition is the basic principle

Learn from the people who are doing it

Learn from amazing artist on social media

Learn from the best and surround yourself of the best

Resources Mentioned in this Interview

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Now it’s Your Turn!

Got questions or any advice or thoughts you want to share about this interview or anything you learned that helped you on your way to freedom? What’s one thing you can take from Robert’s journey? Please feel free to share in the comments section below!

Thanks so much for watching the interview with Robert Kondo, I truly aprreciate YOU!

Until Next Time!

Rodrigo

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