Claire Keane is a brilliant illustrator and visual development artist, who has helped to develop numerous immersive worlds, including Tangled and Duet.

After leaving Disney, she released her first illustrated children’s book: Once Upon A Cloud. It’s a beautifully rendered, heartwarming story about family and following your dreams.

Join us today as we discuss humanizing your fictional characters, the versatile power of line, leaving Disney and Claire’s new artistic path…

Listen To Our Interview With Claire Keane:

[ download the mp3 ]

More From Claire Keane:

Claire’s Website

Claire on Twitter

Claire on Instagram

‘Once Upon A Cloud’ by Claire Keane

Theme music by Research Division

Transition music by The Years

Awesome Links:

Brian McDonald

Charley Harper

‘Man And His Symbols’ by Carl Jung

‘The Wisdom Of Joseph Campbell’ on Audible.com

Carl Jung – Wikipedia

Joseph Campbell – Wikipedia

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Brainstorm and Share!

Despite the extraordinary quality of the story, Claire’s idea for Once Upon A Cloud came from a very ordinary place.

Can you find a few extraordinary story ideas in the ordinary aspects of your own life?

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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