Extended Interview: ‘Korra’ and ‘Dreamworks’ Artist, Frederic William Stewart

Frederic William Stewart was the first Background Painter on Nickelodeon’s epic animated series The Legend of Korra and today he holds a coveted role as a Dreamworks Visual Development Artist.

In the podcast version of this interview, we talked about the early days on Korra, pushing the limits of digital media and why a diversity of influences will make your work stand out…

This Extended Interview Includes Over 20 Minutes Of Extra Audio:

• The challenges Fred faced while working on Korra.
• Tracing Lion King off the TV.
• Jim Henson, Mister Rogers, and the beauty of stubborn optimism.
• Sensory overload is an inspiration killer.
• Being nerds in high school.
• Why Fred ditched mechanical engineering to pursue art.
• Learning art at the Shrunken Head Man Club.
• The secret convenience of Voodoo dolls.

This Extended Interview Is Available Exclusively To Oatley Academy Students.