The Creative Talent Network

Last Saturday, we explored how four Disney artists each approached drawing a tree from a completely unique point of view — then applied that same way of thinking as we studied and drew pine cones together. It was a reminder that there is never just one way to see, think, or create.This Saturday, the focus shifts to our work — our passions, our creative voice, and where you want to go as an artist. The options are unlimited.

Whether you are just beginning, rediscovering your creativity, or building toward your indie or work for hire future career, CTN Saturdays is about supporting artists at every stage of the journey.
Come play with ideas and discover more about yourself and your craft while sharing, connecting, and experiencing new things together as visual storytellers. How can this improve your portfolio -- come find out and leave your mark on our Drawing Wall. We got this !!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays

Hello CTN Community,

📚 March is Next-Level Learning Month!

Growth never stops, and this month, we're investing in your continued development as an artist as part of our Road to CTNX Monthly Giveaway Series.

Whether you're leveling up your fundamentals, exploring new techniques, or diving deeper into character design, March is all about fueling your creative education all the way to CTNX26.

✨ Important Information:
🗓 Giveaway Date: Last Thursday of March
🎟 Who Can Enter: All Club CTN Members
👥 Not a member yet? Invite a friend (or join today!) for a chance to win:
https://app.joinit.com/o/clubctn

🎁 March Prizes:
• (1) One-Year Subscription to Vilppu Academy Online Library of Lectures & Demonstrations
• (1) One-Year Subscription to Character Design Quarterly by 3DTotal
• (1) 4-Day Basic Ticket to CTNX26

Please visit https://ctn-events.com/ctn-giveaway for more details.

A special thank you to Vilppu Academy and 3DTotal for supporting our creative community!

Let's keep learning, keep growing, and keep building toward an incredible CTNX26 together.

"Focusing so much on technique can eliminate the valuable thought process." ~Award Winning Production Designer, Mike Giaimo

See you on the road,
The CTN Team

It is almost time for Scholarship Season …

Applications for the new round, 2026 CTN Foundation Scholarship Awards will be opening soon. Built on a mission unlike any other, these scholarships connect history and legacy with newcomers and the future — artists learning from artists — to help keep the talent, craft, and art form of visual storytelling strong.

We have a deep respect for the effort that has gone before and combine it with the excitement for what is yet to come. With Full, Partial, and Honorable Mention scholarships, hundreds of awardees have advanced their lives and careers as visual storytellers through the support of the CTN community. For a full list of awardees from 2025: https://ctnfoundation.org/award-recipients-2025

Explore the brochure below and join Club CTN at https://app.joinit.com/o/clubctn to receive the information first.

Thank you for helping us keep our promise of 'No Artist Left Behind" https://ctnfoundation.org/active-programs

If you like what we do, donations are accepted: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/ctn-foundation-programs

CTN Foundation Scholarship Brochure Check out this Presentation designed by Creative Talent Network.