And as quoted by EE Cummings: “To be nobody-but-yourself–in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you just like everybody else–means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” So please help me share the CTN spirit and show support for our fellow CTN members this month by contacting them or visiting them at these locations:

Damon Bard: Damon Bard along with many other artists will be rising from the grave again this weekend at Monsterpalooza April 9th-11th at the Burbank Marriott Covention Center. Home of CTN-X, this venue will be filled with the ghoulish talents of such artists as Bernie Wrightson and William Stout and many more. Be sure and click on Damon’s CTN Webpage and the “Contact Me” link to let him know you’re going to stop by and say hi!

Andreas Deja: Spend an evening with Andreas Deja at the Van Eaton Galleries. Click on Andreas’ CTN Webpage and the “Contact Me” link to let him know you’re coming.

• Event: AN EVENING WITH ANDREAS DEJA
  What: Exhibit
  Start Time: Saturday, April 17 at 4:00pm
  End Time: Saturday, April 17 at 7:00pm
  Where: Van Eaton Galleries, 13613 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Marcelo Vignali: It has been recently announced that Marcelo Vignali has been given the position of Production Designer of Hotel Transylvania due out in 2011 from Sony Animation. Click on Marcelo’s CTN webpage and the “Contact Me’ link to send him your congratulations.

Please let us know what you’re up to …..Cick Here

Tina Price
“It’s not just business, it’s personal.”
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“Tina maintains a well publicized organization that keeps professionals in the limelight, and introduces talent to people that otherwise might have possibly missed them. Exposure is aggressive without being obnoxious. Tina is sharp and very pleasant to work with.” ~Daniel Cooper ArtDirector, Walt Disney Animation Studios

This 60 page book is an exclusive limited edition print of only 75 copies that will never be sold or re-printed. The book includes artwork and sentiments from over 50 artists. Copies will go to Mr. Searle and the contributors only.

I would like to first express my gratitude to Mr. Ronald Searle for his talent, generosity, dedication to his life’s work and endorsement of the Creative Talent Network animation eXpo. says Tina Price the Founder of CTN. I began my animation career in 1978 with 25 years spent at the Walt Disney Feature Animation Department. Animation artists are this amazing group of eclectic draftsmen and actors who are required by trade to bring characters to life on a daily basis whether these characters be animal or human, whether in any style and no matter the time period or medium.  My first introduction to Mr. Searle’s work was at the Walt Disney Studios and came from the book shelves and bulletin boards of these many artists that I refer to as “The Creative Talent”.

I can easily say that Ronald Searle was singularly the most referenced artist for inspiration on story telling through line, character types, costume, style and locations. Unless blind you can see the influence in so many works such as Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmations, Sword and the Stone and on and on. Clearly the “Line of Influence” from Mr. Searles’ pen is long and loud through the many generations of artists and their work. The few represented in this tribute only scratch the surface of the army of impressions Mr. Searles‘ work has had on the animation medium and creative talent. I am proud to be able to provide this opportunity for us to finally say loudly “Thank You Mr. Searle”.

Thank you to these artist contributors:

Roger Allers
Niklas K. Andersen
Chris Armstrong
Lubomir Arsov
AWN
Chris Ayers
Nancy Beiman
Don Bluth
Saud Boksmati
Jamie Kezlarian Bolio
Chen Yi-Chang
David Colman
Peter de Séve
Eric Favela
Francis Glebas
Ed Gombert
Manny Hernandez
Francisco Herrera
Mike Hoffman
Matt Jones
Tom Knowles
Tobias Kwan
Gay Lawrence
John Mahoney
Rik Maki
Patrick Mate
Mark McDonnell
Ernesto Melo
Uli Meyer
Rob Minkoff
John Musker
Francesca Natale
Sue Nichols
Michael Peraza
Rodrigo Perez-Castro
Pierre Perifel
Gabriele Penacchioli
Anette Power
Paul Shardlow
Kyle Shockley
Harald Siepermann
Alessandra Sorrentino
Ken Turner
Carlos Valenti
Valerio Ventura
Glenn Vilppu
Suzanne Lemieux Wilson
Nate Wragg
Dean Yeagle
Kathy Zielinkski

The book will be posted on this site after all copies are distributed.

Tina Price
Founder
The Creative Talent Network®
It’s not just business, it’s personal.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou

Many of you may have seen this independent beautiful animated feature film in the 2009 exclusive screening at last years CTN animation eXpo. But for those who may have missed it or you just want to see it again now is your chance to not only to see this great film but to have the opportunity to win one signed poster from the makers of the film plus one 1-day pass to this years CTN animation eXpo 2010 both “FREE”.

Just purchase a ticket to see this great film at any of the below theaters:

The Landmark; 10850 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Regal Edwards Westpark 8; 3755 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
Laemmle Fallbrook 7; 6731 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA

And send your ticket stub with your name, address, phone number and email address to:
The Creative Talent Network
PO Box 3598
Granada Hills, CA 91394

The first 10 ticket stubs received will be sent one signed poster from the makers of the film and one free 1-day pass to the CTN animation eXpo 2010 mailed to them at the address provided. Only one poster and pass per person.

GKIDS Distribution President Dave Jesteadt is saying:
“The animation community in LA, and especially CTN members, were integral to getting such a deserving but small film seen and nominated, so we would love to highlight the grassroots and incredible support the film has already received, and even if folks have already seen the film, we hope they’ll tell their friends and coworkers so the film can continue to be a success!”

Kenneth Turan of the LA Times is saying:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-kells2-2010apr02,0,6599746.story

Enjoy

The best part of being a member or guest of our exclusive network of artists is that you are a member of the CTN family. A family that in a world filled with ID numbers, passwords, voice mail, and RS Feeds know that it’s still about the talent and about people connecting with people. So please stop by and support our fellow CTN members at this years Wonder Con and be sure to let them know that the Creative Talent Network sent you.

4th Dimension Entertainment @ 814
Bliss on Tap @ 818
Bobby Chiu and Imaginism Studios @ Artist Alley AA92-96 E
David Colman Dave’s Doodles @ D10
Craig Elliott Gallery @ Booth 1226
E-Ville/ Derekmonster/ Rose & Isabel @ 810
Girls Drawin’ Girls @ 1320
Humberto Ramos/ Francisco Herrera/ Rabia @ 1135
Loter, Inc @ 1027
Mark McDonnell @ Table D09
Pascal Campion @ 1312
Senti/ Skelanimals/ Bubble Pets @ Booth 1126
SilverToons @ Small Press 21
Stuart Ng Books @ 1023
Weatherly Studios @ D20
Dean Yeagle @ Artist Alley AA 32

It’s a quick trip to San Francisco for most of us so I hope you get out and visit this fun event but if you happen to miss the Wonder Con this year you can catch many of these folks at this years CTN animation eXpo in Burbank Ca.

WONDER Con

http://www.comic-con.org/wc/

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou