Juan Ortiz

New Blog:

http://juanortizart.blogspot.com

Juan Ortiz is an artist and designer who has worked for Disney, Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network. Most recently Juan has been creating poster imagery for every Star Trek episode for the Original Series, Next Generation and the Animated Series just as a start.

Famed animator Ed Murrieta drops in on local art class

Reported byJamie Miles (special to the citizen) October 23, 2014 on MorganCountyCitizen.com

“This is about art.” — Ed Murrieta.

“Recently, [famed animator Ed] Murrieta braved the drive from Atlanta to Morgan County – on a weekday afternoon no less – to lead a workshop for [illustrator Melinda] Burnett’s middle school and high school art students. Murrieta, a longtime friend of Burnett, has worked with all of the animation greats including Walt Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon and the Cartoon Network. Introducing himself to the expectant young artists he began with smile saying, “I’m not doing cartoons today. This is about art.” A man who worked on such classics as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid and The Powerpuff Girls not talk about cartoons? Well in the end, Murrieta did sketch a few, but the majority of his time was spent discussing the basics of drawing.”

[read the whole article]

The Morgan County Citizen is Madison and Morgan County, Ga.'s weekly newspaper, and sole source for accurate, hyperlocal information.

Adventure Time Main Title Sequence in LEGOs

Published Aug. 3,2013

Check out the opening of Adventure Time created with LEGO!
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http://youtu.be/6J1hvuCVTks

Adventure Time Opening in 3D

Here’s a piece of video fan art recreating the opening title sequence of Pendleton Ward’s show (Cartoon Network) from hand drawn animation to futuristic 3-dimensional computer graphics!


Published on Jan 16, 2013 - RyleyAndFriends

http://youtu.be/PWE4Oiin0YM

Cartoon Network’s 20th Birthday

Worldscreen: TV Kids, October 2012  

A special report dedicated to CN’s birthday includes interviews with Stu Snyder and Rob Sorcher.

http://worldscreen.com/pages/Cartoon-Network

Cartoon Network artists visit Burbank Boys and Girls Club

( Raul Roa/Staff Photographer / August 2, 2012 )

( Raul Roa/Staff Photographer / August 2, 2012 )

See the photo gallery on the Glendale News-Press site:

http://www.glendalenewspress.com/about/site-index/tn-blr-0804-crayola-pg,0,1775458.photogallery

20 Years of Cartoon Network

Blog-runner of Notcot.com featured this prize had at San Diego ComicCon International 2012: the commemorative poster celebrating Cartoon Network’s 20th birthday (officially October 1, 2012). It features characters from almost every original, animated Cartoon Network series, plus a few from co-productions and acquired shows.

The image comes from the combined creative talents of (in alphabetical order) Branden Collins, Jacob Escobedo, Petrika Jansen, Bryan Mon and  Dan Thompson with help from Damond Dunlap and Jason Grissom.

Read the whole article:
http://www.notcot.com/archives/2012/08/20-years-of-cartoon-network.php

Adventure Time Takes Over the Childrens’ Museum

SDCC 2012 - Cartoon Network is taking over the Children’s Museum for an Adventure Time exhibit and a “fully immersive” Adventure Time experience, right across the tracks from the convention center! Inspired by by two fan-favorite episodes, one featuring the Keyper and the other featuring the Door Lord, fans will be presented with special keys and led through the land of Ooo to the lair of the Door Lord where, if they decipher a riddle correctly, their key will open one of the many locked doors and possibly win a special prize!

Check out [the Beat] for a little more information.

http://www.comicsbeat.com/

Adventure Time All Over ComicCon

SDCC 2012 - Cartoon Network has announced a first-of-its kind challenge for all Adventure Time-loving Comic-Con attendees: complete the Adventure Time “Comic-Con Quest” and be named a victor!

Cartoon Network’s 2011 booth at SDCC.

To participate in the Adventure Time “Comic-Con Quest,” fans must visit the Cartoon Network booth (#3735) to pick up a custom map that will outline their journey. From there, they must visit every stop on the map, which include all of the network’s participating partners showcasing Adventure Time products at their booths, to collect a custom stamp signifying they were there. Once all 10 stamps are collected, fans will return to the Cartoon Network booth where they will be rewarded with an exclusive, custom award fit for a victor.

Check out the Beat for a rundown of participating booths.

http://www.comicsbeat.com/

Cartoon Network’s 20 Birthday Party Exhibit

http://murphydesign1.blogspot.com/2012/07/cartoon-networks-20th-birthday-exhibit.html

Jett Gallery and Schedule
See you at the exhibit in the heart of Little Italy, WED July 11 through Saturday July 14 and enjoy over 75 unique art pieces created in honor of Cartoon Network’s 20th Birthday Exhibition and Celebration (more images, art progress, sketches, artist studios). Jett Gallery’s address is 989 West Kalmia Street, San Diego, CA, 92101.

WED—July 11—11AM to 5PM
THU—July 12—1AM to 5PM
FRI—July 13—11AM to 5PM
SAT—July 14—11AM to 8PM

FREE
Each Day is Free to the Public, All Ages.

Ben 10: Omniverse NEW PREVIEW!

6 minutes of footage explaining some of what will go down in the show, and shows the return of some classic aliens. 

(( CREDIT TO turnercnenterprises FOR THE VIDEO. ))




http://youtu.be/fvVIUMxMe8I

Adventure Time at the Alamo

MONDO GALLERY ANNOUNCES: IT’S ADVENTURE TIME!

Austin, TX--- Thursday, April 12, 2012 --- Mondo, the collectible art boutique arm of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, is pleased to announce its second gallery event on Friday, April 27 featuring original artwork and posters inspired by the Emmy®-nominated animated Cartoon Network comedy series Adventure Time. Paired with the themed gallery show Mondo will host an Adventure Time Marathon Screening and Feast at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar on Saturday, April 28 with series creator Pendleton Ward and Tom Kenny, the voice actor extraordinary who provides the voice of the Ice King, in attendance.

Read the whole article for dates, times and tickets: [drafthouse]

The artists featured in the Adventure Time Mondo Gallery show include the following:

Andy Gonsalves • Andy Ristraino • Angie Wang • Annie Benjamin
Annie Wu • Daria Tessler • Dave Perillo • Delicious Design League
Dienzo • Doe Eyed • Graham Erwin • Justin Parpan • Justin White
Matt Taylor • Methane • Mike Mitchell • Natasha Allergi
Niark-I • Phillip Tseng • Rob Warnick • Sarah Stout
Scott Campbell • The Bungaloo • The Little Friends Of Printmaking
Tiny Kitten Teeth • Tom Whalen • Tyler Stout • Drew Millward
Glen Brogan • Rich Kelly • Zac Gorman

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Caitlin Stevens in Austin, Mondo, Press Release

Alamo Drafthouse, Austin, TX:
http://drafthouse.com/austin