The 50 Most Awesome Cartooning and Animation Blogs on the Web
There are thousands of cartoonists that produce fantastic pieces of art work everyday. Unfortunately, very few of them are recognized on a regular basis for their work. While the Internet helps viewers connect with artists around the world, it can sometimes be difficult to find the truly great art.
We at Guide to Art Schools' scoured the Web to find you the best cartooning blogs out there. The individuals featured here cover everything from animation in movies to clever political cartoons. If you're a fan of animation and cartoons, this list will definitely provide you with a great deal of enjoyment.
The Top Five Cartooning and Animation Blogs
Andy's Animation: The author, Andy J. Latham, showcases his work on various animation techniques and discusses his learning process.
Our favorite post: "Tatton Park Sketches"
The Blackwing Diaries: This blog discusses art, illustration, animation, artists, techniques, and art and animation history.
Our favorite post: "How to Train Your Dragon Final Theatrical Trailer"
Chuck's Anime Shrine : Chuck's Anime Shrine presents news, reviews and discussion of everything anime-related.
Our favorite post: "Love Plus: Nendoroid Manaka Takane"
Labyrinth Books : The blog for Labyrinth Books features different books, graphic novels, comics, and even movie trailers. You can order novels directly from the site, or visit their store in Toronto , Canada .
Our favorite post: "Black Lagoon OVA Trailer"
Skeelology : The author showcases his work, particularly in game design, web design, and animation. This blog was last updated in 2008.
Back to TopOur favorite post: “Cloud Guardian”
Other Fantastic Cartooning and Animation Blogs
All About Animation : All About Animation is a well-kept blog with designs that are simple yet captivating and unique. The blog is updated frequently.
Our favorite post: "Three Cheers for Yama and Moo"
Angry Puppet Films : The author, an animator and animation director of “SuperBattle”, his ongoing stop animation project. He also presents stories and information on stop-motion animation.
Our favorite post: "Angry Puppet Films"
Animation Portfolio Workshop Character Design : Advertised by saying, "Present and former students of the animation portfolio workshop post drawings from their sketchbooks, character designs, layouts, etc." Here you can read descriptions of the animation workshops, as well as examples of the work.
Our favorite post: "Lisa Wang's sketches"
Animation Re-creation : This blog is published by Ken Roskos. Ken, a gifted animator himself, publishes posts which offer advice for aspiring animators. This can come in the form of using certain computer tools, drawing, and even conferences individuals can attend.
Our favorite post: "Bear Airship Comic"
Art Brut and Outsider Art : This blog showcases art in a variety of media, including college, painting, collage, and others, primarily produced by outsiders and self-taught artists.
Our favorite post: "Birds, fish, houses and of course, folks!"
Asgard : Asgard covers anime series, artwork, accessories, news and other topics associated with anime and Japanese culture.
Our favorite post: "Heaven and Earth Anime Follow-Up Is Go"
Avneriginal: The author, Avner, uses the blog as a workbook and displays his animation works in progress.
Our favorite post: "It's Over--More Polishing"
Belf : The author, and animator in London , showcases his work and discusses the design process.
Our favorite post: "Robot Wrestling"
Bentos Animation : Here you will find cartoon, videos, and the occasional journal entry by Bento.
Our favorite post: "Morph"
Cartoon Brew: Authors Amid Amidi and Jerry Beck present news and trends in animation (both contemporary and classic), anime, cgi, advertising and more.
Our favorite post: "Dragon Tops Box Office Again"
Cartoon Doctor : This blog, written by Dr. Mussey, discusses a variety of topics, including comics, animation, design process, tools and technology.
Our favorite post: "Cut-out Animation"
Child's Play : This blog showcases the author's art and design projects for a Christian publisher.
Our favorite post: "Black History Month Portraits"
Christian Hammer's Art Blog : The author showcases his work and discusses what he has learned over more than 30 years of producing art, inviting readers to comment.
Our favorite post: "What's He See"
Comedy of Errors : The author is a freelance artist who presents his designs and discusses art, design and related media.
Our favorite post: "Cover for the Idiom Book"
Comic Saga : Comic Saga discusses comics, the comic animation process and related topics. This blog was last updated in 2007.
Our favorite post: "guggenheim"
Coop Notes : Coop Notes publishes thoughts on animation and teaching notes from the author's AAU classes. The blog features great videos, tutorials on how to use certain animation tools, comparisons, and other helpful animation advice.
Our favorite post : "cool short – by Mike Dacko"
COLLIDEASCOPE ANIMATION STUDIOS : The COLLIDEASCOPE ANIMATION STUDIOS blog was originally published to keep a record of the company's current and upcoming projects and although it will be closing its doors to new business, the journal is still an excellent read for any animation enthusiasts.
Our favorite post: "D&J Backgrounds"
David's Animation Works : A 3 rd year animation student, David draws unique story boards for his animation classes. Often times blog posts include a series of three or four pictures that either show a progression, or pitch a more complete story. The animation is well done and is interesting to view and conceptualize.
Our favorite post: "Painting Assignment"
Design and Animation : This blog, written by a web and print designer, presents software reviews and tutorials, tips, the author's work and general design related discussion.
Our favorite post: "Use of a Sketchbook"
DreamHive : DreamHive has comic style sketches of various characters. Most have a slightly anime style, but the sketches are done with great detail and excellent display of animation skills
Our favorite post: "she's got legs"
Drummeralec's 3D Animation & Graphic Design : This blog presents news, reviews and tips on design, as well as showcasing the author's projects.
Our favorite post: "Blender 2.5 Test Build"
Escape Artist : Escape Artist showcases author Saul Ruiz's artwork, without commentary.
Our favorite post: "Ooosh"
The Freak's Diary : The author showcases her designs, without commentary.
Our favorite post: "wednesday, January 27, 2010"
Grant's Animation : Grant Dix of Toronto , Canada is a production blog of stop motion film based on the film noir genre primarily featured in the 40ths. The films are generally fairly short, but are entertaining and interesting.
Our favorite post: "View from Above"
Graphic Tales : Written by a communication design and American cultural studies professor, this blog presents images from modern and vintage advertising, magazines, art, and more and discusses their place in society.
Our favorite post: "Colored Eggs, Monochrome Passion"
Harvey Deneroff : This blog presents news, reviews and techniques on live-action films and television, animation, and related topics.
Our favorite post: "John Bailey on 3D"
Huminah Huminah Animation : Huminah Huminah Animation features animation, cartoons, tutorials, and even group events and conferences. Many of the cartoons feature artistic tributes to sports icons.
Our favorite post: "Congratulations Team Canada – Sidney Crosby & Don Cherry"
JWG Design : The author, a visual artist, discusses his work, and the design industry, as well as anecdotes about his family and life.
Our favorite post: "I'm all lost in the Supermarket"
Korean Animation : The blog Korean Animation is published by MIdodok who uses this platform to tell the history of Korean animation. He talks about the long process of getting to the 'realistic human look' and what led to it, among other key animation moments in Korean history.
Our favorite post: "Best of March"
Lines and Colors : Lines and colors covers all areas of visual art, including comics, sketching, cartoons, illustration, motion graphics, animation and more.
Our favorite post: "Malcolm Sutherland"
Martin K – Animation Blog : Martin K is a trained animator from Norway . His site features interviews with career professionals that he feels are inspiring and educational, as well as his own short animation videos. The site has been running since 2006 so there is a lot of material for any animation enthusiast.
Our favorite post: "New Animation Tests"
Mediafreaks : This is the blog of Mediafreaks, a Singapore company that produces high-end medical animation, animation for interactive media, television documentary animation, cartoons and commercials. The blog presents news, reviews and information on animation.
Our favorite post: "Volcanoes on Ice!"
Mike Winn Art and Animation Blog : This blog is filled with futuristic photos and sketches of characters and people. The blog is published by Mike Nathan Winn. Mike is a character animator in 2D digital and traditional mediums, storyboard artist, and character designer. All artwork and animation belongs to him.
Our favorite post: "AXIS MUNDI – ARMSMASTERS"
Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine : Pappy's Golden Age discusses and shares images of vintage comic books.
Our favorite post: "Hitler's Birthday"
Shoujo & General Weblog : This blog includes a substantial anime review database, a smaller manga database, and the Shuojo Anime List, which aims to be a comprehensive list of all shoujo anime. The blog also discusses anime series and related Japanese visual art.
Our favorite post: "The exquisite short films of Kihachiro Kawamoto"
Stephen Nicodemus : Stephen Nicodemus' blog features quick sketches and animation art. His cartoons are generally very detailed and well painted. He updates often, so if you are a fan of his work there is a lot to see.
Our favorite post: "Planet Hulk DVD Production Art"
Sun-Sentinel Blog : Sun –Sentinel Blog features cartoons drawn by Chad Lowe, the Sun's first and only editorial cartoonist for the past 24 years. He has won numerous awards for his work, including a Green Eyeshade Award and the National Press Foundation's Berryman Award. He was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1990.
Our favorite post: " Chan Lowe: Tax Day"
Tim D Cannon Animation Art Blog : Author Tim D. Cannan showcases his projects and explains the methods and techniques he uses to complete them. Topics include Photoshop, sketch, logo design, and more.
Our favorite post: "Radelaide"
Victor Ens : The author showcases his animation work and discusses the design process.
Our favorite post: “Tiedown”
The Ward-O-Matic : Written by Ward Jenkins, this blog discusses various art-related topics, including animation, illustration, and photography, as well as techniques, inspiration and more.
Our favorite post: "The Question of Versatility"
Why I Did It : Why I Did It is written by a self-proclaimed New Yorker named Donna Barstow who blogs about her life and includes interesting and witty cartoons to illustrate her entries. Topics she is likely to write about include the cartoon business, funny stuff, book reviews, canaries, and T.V. shows she loves and hates.
Our favorite post: "How much sonar does it take to kill a whale?"
You Write the Caption : You Write the Caption is an innovative blog that allows visitors to write the caption under the cartoons. Whoever submits the best caption is featured on the blog. Kevin Siers does all the cartooning and his entries are fun and imaginative. If you are interested in cartooning, but you lack the skill to draw yourself, this is a great way to get involved in the industry.
Back to TopOur favorite post: "Your new challenge: April 19, 2010"
