Toniko Pantoja | What only seeking validation and approval did to me @TonikoPantoja | Uploaded 3 years ago | Updated 3 hours ago
I made this video as a response to Samuel smith's Instagram post, which you can find here:

instagram.com/p/CQ_ZYkNDmJq

Samuel Smith's work:

instagram.com/samuelsmith.art


00:00 INTRO
00:45 Post in question
02:16 My early days from school
02:48 Calarts, Forman Animation training, beyond
04:22 Ambitious Project
05:42 Relationship to my work
07:21 Relationship to other people
09:00 Relationship with productivity
09:52 Relationship with social media
11:08 Constantly seeking approval
22:54 Is seeking approval and validation bad?
12:38 Final Thoughts

The Complete Introduction to 2D Animation
Buy the complete introduction to 2D animation tutorial/video package:
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My Photoshop actions for auto-matte and toning
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Main Website: tonikopantoja.com
Twitter: twitter.com/tonikopantoja
Instagram: instagram.com/tonikopantoja
Online Store/Tutorials: gumroad.com/stringbing
Patreon Account: patreon.com/StringBing

Equipment I use:
Drawing Tablet: Wacom Cintiq 22HD: wacom.com/en/products/pen-displays/cintiq-22-hd

Software I use:
Animation - TVPAINT
Animation - Adobe Flash/Animate CC, ToonBoom
Compositing - After Effects
Painting and Illustration - Photoshop
Video Editing - Premiere
3D - BLENDER