Changing the Worldview Through Art - An Interview w/ Joshua Leonard
Episode 24, Aug 05, 2021, 01:00 AM
(Character Designer | Animator | Creator of Team Supreme) discusses his introduction into animation and how he decided to use his art to change the landscape of entertainment through his project "Team Supreme."
ABOUT JOSHUA
Character Designer - Creator
Born in Miami, Florida to a Military family. His passion for drawing was first noticed and evident at a very young age. His artistic abilities and skills, were head turning as early as grade school. Now currently at Netflix Animation, he always had a love and appreciation for animation. It inspired him to pursue his passion, graduating with a college degree in Animation. The accomplishment was not an easy undertaking, he went from being a homeless, hurricane Katrina victim, to graduating at the top of his class maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her currently resides in Atlanta, GA, and plans to create compelling characters that are diverse, inclusive, and that drive the story. He’s the creator of the highly anticipated cartoon, Team Supreme. The cartoon puts kids who have a special need, and or disability in the forefront, as their so-called disability doubles as their super power. “My goal is to normalize what society calls a disability, while also being inclusive and diverse as possible. He continues to expand his knowledge, skills, and abilities; and has created and developed character designs for: Sony Immersive Studios, Netflix Animation, Nickelodeon, Baobab Studios, Drake, BearBack, Dymelyfe, Black Skullz, and more. Whenever he has time, he works out at his local gym. A former four sport athlete who had scholarships to play at D-1 schools, staying healthy, and spending time with his daughter is very important to him.
CONNECT WITH JOSHUA:
https://www.joshualeonardart.com/
https://www.leonardstudios.com/
https://www.instagram.com/imjoshualeonard/
****
CONNECT WITH AUDRA:
https://www.instagram.com/audraabryant/
https://www.audrabryant.com/
Coming Soon!!!
Audra's New Book: "I've Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose
Get on the Pre-Order List Here: https://www.audrabryant.com/bookpreorder
ABOUT JOSHUA
Character Designer - Creator
Born in Miami, Florida to a Military family. His passion for drawing was first noticed and evident at a very young age. His artistic abilities and skills, were head turning as early as grade school. Now currently at Netflix Animation, he always had a love and appreciation for animation. It inspired him to pursue his passion, graduating with a college degree in Animation. The accomplishment was not an easy undertaking, he went from being a homeless, hurricane Katrina victim, to graduating at the top of his class maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her currently resides in Atlanta, GA, and plans to create compelling characters that are diverse, inclusive, and that drive the story. He’s the creator of the highly anticipated cartoon, Team Supreme. The cartoon puts kids who have a special need, and or disability in the forefront, as their so-called disability doubles as their super power. “My goal is to normalize what society calls a disability, while also being inclusive and diverse as possible. He continues to expand his knowledge, skills, and abilities; and has created and developed character designs for: Sony Immersive Studios, Netflix Animation, Nickelodeon, Baobab Studios, Drake, BearBack, Dymelyfe, Black Skullz, and more. Whenever he has time, he works out at his local gym. A former four sport athlete who had scholarships to play at D-1 schools, staying healthy, and spending time with his daughter is very important to him.
CONNECT WITH JOSHUA:
https://www.joshualeonardart.com/
https://www.leonardstudios.com/
https://www.instagram.com/imjoshualeonard/
****
CONNECT WITH AUDRA:
https://www.instagram.com/audraabryant/
https://www.audrabryant.com/
Coming Soon!!!
Audra's New Book: "I've Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose
Get on the Pre-Order List Here: https://www.audrabryant.com/bookpreorder