Where Critical Thinking Meets Creative Expression
At Kablooie Studios, we believe art is for everyone. Our programs are designed for students of all ages, offering instruction across a wide range of mediums—from foundational drawing and painting to advanced 2D animation.
Our classes guide students to see the world through an artist’s eyes. Through hands-on learning, they develop the ability to capture weight, force, clarity, and story in their work—transforming observation into powerful visual expression.
* To prevent frustration and support long-term success, we place strong emphasis on mastering foundational drawing skills before students advance to upper-level courses such as anatomy, comics, and animation.
ABOUT MR. VINNY
Mr. Vinny has been teaching art to students for over fifteen years. Born in New York, this animator / illustrator is an ACSI certified teacher (Association of Christian Schools International), FIE certified (Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment), and a First Lego League (FLL) registered coach. He has been recognized by the Museum Shop of the Orlando Museum of Art for his fine art achievements, including sculpture, painting ,and wooden puzzle making. Working for Walt Disney Feature Animation Studios, in both California and Florida, for over twelve years, his contributions can be seen in ten feature films and several short films, including twice leading artistic teams responsible for Donald Duck. First in the short segment “Pomp and Circumstance” for “Fantasia 2000”, then again in a Goofy short made for television, “How to Haunt a House”. He also studied animation at Sheridan College in Toronto, Canada, and holds a Bachelor degree in Biblical Studies.
His feature film credits include, “Aladdin”, “Lion King”, “Pocahontas”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “Hercules”, “Fantasia 2000”, “Mulan”, “Tarzan”, “Lilo and Stitch”, and “Brother Bear”.
Also, to his Disney credit, he led the clean up animation department for the artistic short film, “The Little Match Girl”, which was released as a bonus feature on the “Little Mermaid” dvd. He also helped create animated kiosks for Disney’s Theme Parks, particularly involving the character ‘Cogsworth’ from “Beauty and the Beast”. Prior to work at Disney, Vincent was hired by renowned animator Ralph Bakshi in California, to work on his film for Paramount Studios, entitled “Cool World”.
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Check Out Our YouTube Channel for more Animations and Instruction Videos.
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You can also check out Mr. Vinny’s classroom drawings from his lessons, here.
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