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About This Blog + It's Blogger

Hello! Thanks for checking out my blog! My name is Justin Milgate, I am a 3D Animator and Illustrator currently living in Seattle.

There are 2 main reasons for this blog. First, I wanted a way to process my thoughts as I progress on my own artistic journey. Second, I wanted to share my knowledge and experience with others to try and encourage them on their journey.

The blog is titled Improbably Possible to reflect these two aspects. I never thought I would be a professional artist, let alone an Animator. Being an Animator was a dream of mine that seemed impossible, but like the door to Wonderland says, "nothing's impossible.". The most powerful gift I have received on my journey has been (and still is) the encouragement of my family, friends, and mentors. I hope to be an encouraging voice to future artists who are feeling that their dream is an impossibility. I want to say that if they continue working to develop their artistic skills and keep an open mind, that their dream, no matter how improbable, is still possible.

How can I do this? Well, I'm going to try by writing about my own roundabout journey, artistic concepts of both animation and illustration, as well as sharing other resources that have helped me along the way.

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by and please feel free to reach out and let me know what you have found encouraging from these posts. I'd be happy to connect on Instagram, LinkedIn or you can even get in touch through my website.

All the best

-Justin

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