Author: GWEN AUSTIN

Animation 101: Character Development

As I sit here trying to start this blog on how to create an animated show, all the parts that make up a show keep fighting in my head for “most valuable player”.  I suppose the logical thing to start at the beginning. Which came first, the characters or the story?  In the development of […]

24 in ’24

Are you ready to create a bucket list for 2024? This can be all business, all pleasure or a combination of everything you would like to achieve, learn, or improve on in the coming year. Share your 24 in ’24 on social media and make sure to tag @gwen.austin.studios. I look forward to watching the […]

Finding Your Purpose

Have you ever wondered how someone ends up in the whimsical world of toys? Well, let me tell you, it’s not always a conscious decision. In my case, I like to think the toy world chose me, like a cosmic game of hide-and-seek. Back in industrial design school, my plan was to become a set […]