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The Art of Self with Danni Fisher-Shin | May 19, 2025
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In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Kendall Hotchkiss chats with Danni Fisher-Shin, an art director, animator, and illustrator who recently joined Apple after years of freelancing and studio work in Los Angeles.
This episode includes:
* Danni's career journey from studying fashion design to discovering animation and motion graphics at Otis College
* How Danni became known as "the Procreate girl" through her work with the digital art app, creating animations and teaching on Skillshare
* The experience of transitioning from freelance to a full-time animator role at Apple, following years of independent collaborations with the company
* Insights into Danni's creative process and how her Asian-American identity influences her artistic expression
* Stories about pioneering animation pipelines for projects with Apple and Scholar studio, including music videos for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Maren Morris
* Danni's approach to selling physical merchandise at conventions and art fairs, creating a tangible extension of her digital artwork
* Thoughts on navigating burnout by switching creative mediums and maintaining a playful approach to making art
* Advice on finding your artistic voice by being authentic and creating work that reflects your true experiences
Next week we will have Kaho Yoshida an award winning director and animator, with a special passion for stop motion and mixed media!
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