Bardel Studios

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Its been a while since I've posted an update! There has been a lot of travel to go to different studios that have been requesting the Artistic Training Program and masterclasses focusing around the content in The Youssef Drawing Syllabus: Movement & Form. Here are some pictures from Vancouver, Canada.

I had such a great time going to British Columbia to work with the artists at Bardel.  Such a great team of talented people!

While in Vancouver, I got to stay at the lovely at the lovely Granville Island! Here are some pictures from the Vancouver studios:

Afterwards on to Kelowna, with another incredible team from Bardel!

- Samantha

Interview with Creatives

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Thank you Sebastien Dassault for a great time talking and inviting me to be part of the amazing Interviews with Creatives series!  
- Samantha

 

EPISODE 15 Samantha Youssef is the Artistic Director and founder of Studio Technique. For the past 14 years, she has worked in both 2D feature films and video games for studios such as Walt Disney Animation and Ubisoft Entertainment. Some of her credited films are 'The Princess and the Frog', 'Lilo and Stitch 2' and 'Tarzan 2'. She is also a former professional ballet dancer, a published author and an educator giving lectures and workshops around the world. Camera / Interview - Sebastien Dussault Video Editing - Sebastien Dussault sebastiendussault.ca

 

Comic Con with Dr. Sketchy Montreal!

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Had a great time teaching the Dynamic Posing Workshop at Comic Con, co-hosted with Dr.Sketchy Montreal!  We drew Catwoman modelled by the amazing Danielle Hubbard! Thank you to everyone who attended and made it a fun event!
- Samantha

Great time at the Gathering of the Masters

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Had a wonderful time teaching life drawing to passionate concept artists at Syn Studio's Gathering of the Masters just last weekend! I had the opportunity to meet some amazing artists, reconnect with friends and of course share a common passion of drawing!
- Samantha

Always an Awesome Time at TAAFI!

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TAAFI is always an incredible experience! It was a great event this year, I was able to connect with old friends and mentors, and teach a workshop in drawing with wonderfully talented and passionate animation artists!  One of the best animation events out there! Looking forward to the next TAAFI!
- Samantha

ComicCon

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Join us for a Dynamic Posing Workshop this weekend in collaboration with Dr. Sketchy Montreal! The session will be held on Saturday, July 9, from 6:15pm to 8:15pm at the Montreal Comiccon . The workshop is free for all who have access to the site, and don't forget your sketchbook!

As well, copies of The Youssef Drawing Syllabus: Movement & Form will be available for sale and signing at the event!

Visiting Animation Colleges

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I have recently returned from having such a great time talking about drawing, posing, and animation at Seneca College, Humber College, and Sheridan College.  Thank you so much to the faculty who invited me to participate and talk about my drawing syllabus and my book, Movement & Form. It was wonderful to see my past teachers who have been so influential to me, old students of mine and as well new friends and artists.  More photos to come soon!
- Samantha