Sketchbook

This digital Sketchbook features the daily drawings of Nicolas Weis, a visual development artist at DreamWorks Animation. It is available as a PDF download with instant access after purchase. Inside, you will find sketches, scribbles, and concept explorations from his work on The Croods.

Drawing from a feature originally published in 2DArtist Magazine, this collection shows how small studies and loose marks become the start of animated worlds. The pages include notes from Weis about his process, from first scribbles to finished layout ideas.

Book Overview

Sketchbook presents a personal selection of artwork by Nicolas Weis, who recently worked on The Croods at DreamWorks Animation. The collection ranges from a single sun-burnt plant to wide landscape views. Each drawing was made with simple pencils and an open sense of play.

The material originally appeared in 2DArtist Magazine, issue 091, July 2013. It is now offered as a standalone digital download for artists and animation fans.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Early concept sketches made for The Croods, even before Weis was officially on the show.
• Small tree studies inspired by the bonsai collection at the Huntington Garden in San Marino.
• Layout drawings exploring camera angles for the “new world” area.
• Graphite sketches for a physical model built by Facundo Rabaudi.
• Advice on finding inspiration: start with any mark and explore its potential.
• Vacation sketches from southern France and night-time watercolor experiments.

Why This Book Matters

A sketchbook is a direct look at an artist’s thinking. This one shows how visual development begins with observation and intuition.

Weis’s comments about switching mediums and following abstract shapes are especially useful for animation students, concept artists, and illustrators.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access to the PDF immediately after purchase.

The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading software.

FAQ

Is this a physical book?
No. This is a digital PDF download, not a printed item.

When will I get access?
You can download the file immediately after your purchase is complete.

What devices are compatible?
The PDF works with tablets, phones, computers, and reading apps that support PDF files.

Download Sketchbook to explore the working process of a visual development artist.