The Polanco Brothers
@thepolancobrothers.bsky.social
Helping 15-25 year olds create first short film or animated series.
Learn Character Design, Storytelling & Animation DM us "START" for a FREE guide.
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Hello Artists! Cheers to our first post on Bluesky.
We serve young aspiring animators aged 15-25 who are passionate about incorporating personal storytelling into their animations and interested in exploring character design and development.
Follow us if you want become a better artist!
We serve young aspiring animators aged 15-25 who are passionate about incorporating personal storytelling into their animations and interested in exploring character design and development.
Follow us if you want become a better artist!
2 days left for our FREE Character Design Challenge, hurry, we already have 12/40 signups before placement runs out.
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April 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
2 days left for our FREE Character Design Challenge, hurry, we already have 12/40 signups before placement runs out.
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Hey! We’re hosting a 3-day OC challenge for artists who want to push their skills and storytelling. This is for creators ready to LEVEL UP. Want me to send you the link?
April 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Hey! We’re hosting a 3-day OC challenge for artists who want to push their skills and storytelling. This is for creators ready to LEVEL UP. Want me to send you the link?
Design Your Own Cartoon Character in 3 Days FREE challenge
Bring your OC to life, without second-guessing your style or skills.
In just 3 days, you’ll go from blank page to original cartoon character design—even if you’ve never done it before. Starts April 18th.
Comment Challenge to signup today!
Bring your OC to life, without second-guessing your style or skills.
In just 3 days, you’ll go from blank page to original cartoon character design—even if you’ve never done it before. Starts April 18th.
Comment Challenge to signup today!
April 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Design Your Own Cartoon Character in 3 Days FREE challenge
Bring your OC to life, without second-guessing your style or skills.
In just 3 days, you’ll go from blank page to original cartoon character design—even if you’ve never done it before. Starts April 18th.
Comment Challenge to signup today!
Bring your OC to life, without second-guessing your style or skills.
In just 3 days, you’ll go from blank page to original cartoon character design—even if you’ve never done it before. Starts April 18th.
Comment Challenge to signup today!
How to add more drama to a two point perspective background!
Think about your picture/image in terms of foreground, middle ground and background.
Carefully place those background layers on a scale from dark to light.
Does this make sense?
Why are you afraid of drawing backgrounds?
Think about your picture/image in terms of foreground, middle ground and background.
Carefully place those background layers on a scale from dark to light.
Does this make sense?
Why are you afraid of drawing backgrounds?
March 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
How to add more drama to a two point perspective background!
Think about your picture/image in terms of foreground, middle ground and background.
Carefully place those background layers on a scale from dark to light.
Does this make sense?
Why are you afraid of drawing backgrounds?
Think about your picture/image in terms of foreground, middle ground and background.
Carefully place those background layers on a scale from dark to light.
Does this make sense?
Why are you afraid of drawing backgrounds?
How to practice 2-point perspective and make it FUN!
Step 1: Pick a background from an animated movie or show that uses two-point perspective.
Step 2: Take your sketchbook outside! Sketch a real-life building or street corner using two-point perspective.
What stops you from background art?!
Step 1: Pick a background from an animated movie or show that uses two-point perspective.
Step 2: Take your sketchbook outside! Sketch a real-life building or street corner using two-point perspective.
What stops you from background art?!
March 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
How to practice 2-point perspective and make it FUN!
Step 1: Pick a background from an animated movie or show that uses two-point perspective.
Step 2: Take your sketchbook outside! Sketch a real-life building or street corner using two-point perspective.
What stops you from background art?!
Step 1: Pick a background from an animated movie or show that uses two-point perspective.
Step 2: Take your sketchbook outside! Sketch a real-life building or street corner using two-point perspective.
What stops you from background art?!
We’re here because we love
Giving back - We’re all about putting artists first and offering support where it counts.
Dream Fighters - Making sure no story is left untold by bringing dreams to the spotlight.
What are you struggling with right now?
Giving back - We’re all about putting artists first and offering support where it counts.
Dream Fighters - Making sure no story is left untold by bringing dreams to the spotlight.
What are you struggling with right now?
March 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We’re here because we love
Giving back - We’re all about putting artists first and offering support where it counts.
Dream Fighters - Making sure no story is left untold by bringing dreams to the spotlight.
What are you struggling with right now?
Giving back - We’re all about putting artists first and offering support where it counts.
Dream Fighters - Making sure no story is left untold by bringing dreams to the spotlight.
What are you struggling with right now?
Whats stopping you from creating background art?
February 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Whats stopping you from creating background art?
Whats stopping you from creating great background art?
Perspective?
Not knowing what to draw?
Consistency?
Perspective?
Not knowing what to draw?
Consistency?
February 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Whats stopping you from creating great background art?
Perspective?
Not knowing what to draw?
Consistency?
Perspective?
Not knowing what to draw?
Consistency?
Whats the number one problem you have with starting your first animated short? Choose which one in the comments or write what you are experiencing right now.
Is it lack of time?
Not feeling confident?
You get lazy?
Is it lack of time?
Not feeling confident?
You get lazy?
February 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Whats the number one problem you have with starting your first animated short? Choose which one in the comments or write what you are experiencing right now.
Is it lack of time?
Not feeling confident?
You get lazy?
Is it lack of time?
Not feeling confident?
You get lazy?
Using references for animation is a complete life saver. It makes things a lot more clear when at the drawing board!
Who can relate?
Who can relate?
February 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Using references for animation is a complete life saver. It makes things a lot more clear when at the drawing board!
Who can relate?
Who can relate?
What's the number 1 skill you need for animation? Here's your answer.
February 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
What's the number 1 skill you need for animation? Here's your answer.
Hey! want to learn more? comment free community 😊
February 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Hey! want to learn more? comment free community 😊
Tip on drawing characters! comment community for access to longer tutorials on character design and animation!
February 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Tip on drawing characters! comment community for access to longer tutorials on character design and animation!
If you want to learn how to draw hands you have to make it into a goal with a deadline. write out all the steps you have to do.
Maybe its studying hands for 3 months 30 minutes a day.
Pick at least 3 days out of the week, or everyday if you want.
1 of 2
Maybe its studying hands for 3 months 30 minutes a day.
Pick at least 3 days out of the week, or everyday if you want.
1 of 2
February 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If you want to learn how to draw hands you have to make it into a goal with a deadline. write out all the steps you have to do.
Maybe its studying hands for 3 months 30 minutes a day.
Pick at least 3 days out of the week, or everyday if you want.
1 of 2
Maybe its studying hands for 3 months 30 minutes a day.
Pick at least 3 days out of the week, or everyday if you want.
1 of 2
What animation style is better, pose-pose or straight-ahead?
Pose to pose animation is a improvisational style. Its perfect for really small animation teams or solo-projects. Think of Jazz music. Its not planned and is designed for you to just start and see where you land in the end!
Pose to pose animation is a improvisational style. Its perfect for really small animation teams or solo-projects. Think of Jazz music. Its not planned and is designed for you to just start and see where you land in the end!
February 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What animation style is better, pose-pose or straight-ahead?
Pose to pose animation is a improvisational style. Its perfect for really small animation teams or solo-projects. Think of Jazz music. Its not planned and is designed for you to just start and see where you land in the end!
Pose to pose animation is a improvisational style. Its perfect for really small animation teams or solo-projects. Think of Jazz music. Its not planned and is designed for you to just start and see where you land in the end!
STOP waiting for the right time to tell your story.
The best part of making your own animated short is the sense of finally completing one scene of animation. So celebrate your small wins because every step counts!
The best part of making your own animated short is the sense of finally completing one scene of animation. So celebrate your small wins because every step counts!
January 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
STOP waiting for the right time to tell your story.
The best part of making your own animated short is the sense of finally completing one scene of animation. So celebrate your small wins because every step counts!
The best part of making your own animated short is the sense of finally completing one scene of animation. So celebrate your small wins because every step counts!
If your character designs look stiff, do this:
1.Go into pinterest and type, drawing models You will find a bunch of people!
2. pick your image, do a full body, don't play yourself!
3. Create 30 sketches (gesture drawings) this month, spend 20 minutes a day practicing.
1.Go into pinterest and type, drawing models You will find a bunch of people!
2. pick your image, do a full body, don't play yourself!
3. Create 30 sketches (gesture drawings) this month, spend 20 minutes a day practicing.
January 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
If your character designs look stiff, do this:
1.Go into pinterest and type, drawing models You will find a bunch of people!
2. pick your image, do a full body, don't play yourself!
3. Create 30 sketches (gesture drawings) this month, spend 20 minutes a day practicing.
1.Go into pinterest and type, drawing models You will find a bunch of people!
2. pick your image, do a full body, don't play yourself!
3. Create 30 sketches (gesture drawings) this month, spend 20 minutes a day practicing.
Artists: Are you ready to change in 2025 for FREE and online? comment "new year" We promise you will have fun.
January 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Artists: Are you ready to change in 2025 for FREE and online? comment "new year" We promise you will have fun.
Artists, NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU. Today is the day you stop waiting for permission to chase for you're goals. On January 25th, we are offering our first Animate Your Year KICK off! What's that involve? Check the link below!
#animation
animateyouryear.thepolancobrothers.com
#animation
animateyouryear.thepolancobrothers.com
FIRST-EVER The Polanco Brothers’ Annual Creative Kickoff
This isn’t about setting resolutions—it’s about drawing your vision, connecting with fellow creatives, and stepping into your most exciting year yet.
animateyouryear.thepolancobrothers.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Artists, NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU. Today is the day you stop waiting for permission to chase for you're goals. On January 25th, we are offering our first Animate Your Year KICK off! What's that involve? Check the link below!
#animation
animateyouryear.thepolancobrothers.com
#animation
animateyouryear.thepolancobrothers.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
ARTISTS: 5 steps to boost your confidence in 2025
1. celebrate small wins!
2. Practice Drawing Regularly
3. Avoid comparing yourself to other artists
4. Positive affirmations to remind yourself of how great you are
5. Join our FREE art community, 21 members and counting!
1. celebrate small wins!
2. Practice Drawing Regularly
3. Avoid comparing yourself to other artists
4. Positive affirmations to remind yourself of how great you are
5. Join our FREE art community, 21 members and counting!
January 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
ARTISTS: 5 steps to boost your confidence in 2025
1. celebrate small wins!
2. Practice Drawing Regularly
3. Avoid comparing yourself to other artists
4. Positive affirmations to remind yourself of how great you are
5. Join our FREE art community, 21 members and counting!
1. celebrate small wins!
2. Practice Drawing Regularly
3. Avoid comparing yourself to other artists
4. Positive affirmations to remind yourself of how great you are
5. Join our FREE art community, 21 members and counting!
Ever feel like you're not "good enough" to be an artist? Imposter syndrome is real. Comment if you can relate.
January 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Ever feel like you're not "good enough" to be an artist? Imposter syndrome is real. Comment if you can relate.
How taking just one day OFF almost destroyed my animation project and didn't animate for 23 days!⬇️ Can you relate?
Day 1 Thinking to myself, "hey 1 day off won't hurt
Day 7 (Fast-forward): Binge Mode activated (Squid Games)
Day 22 Animation? Nope. Snacks? Always! 😂
Day 23: Back on the grind!
Day 1 Thinking to myself, "hey 1 day off won't hurt
Day 7 (Fast-forward): Binge Mode activated (Squid Games)
Day 22 Animation? Nope. Snacks? Always! 😂
Day 23: Back on the grind!
January 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
How taking just one day OFF almost destroyed my animation project and didn't animate for 23 days!⬇️ Can you relate?
Day 1 Thinking to myself, "hey 1 day off won't hurt
Day 7 (Fast-forward): Binge Mode activated (Squid Games)
Day 22 Animation? Nope. Snacks? Always! 😂
Day 23: Back on the grind!
Day 1 Thinking to myself, "hey 1 day off won't hurt
Day 7 (Fast-forward): Binge Mode activated (Squid Games)
Day 22 Animation? Nope. Snacks? Always! 😂
Day 23: Back on the grind!
2025 and you are creating awesome animations and telling great stories! How to get there?
🙈You will be in shock. It’s so simple!
This is called a vision board. But plenty of people that create vision boards do not follow through.
What did you struggle with in 2024?
❤We’re always here for you
🙈You will be in shock. It’s so simple!
This is called a vision board. But plenty of people that create vision boards do not follow through.
What did you struggle with in 2024?
❤We’re always here for you
January 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
2025 and you are creating awesome animations and telling great stories! How to get there?
🙈You will be in shock. It’s so simple!
This is called a vision board. But plenty of people that create vision boards do not follow through.
What did you struggle with in 2024?
❤We’re always here for you
🙈You will be in shock. It’s so simple!
This is called a vision board. But plenty of people that create vision boards do not follow through.
What did you struggle with in 2024?
❤We’re always here for you
Its 2025, why haven't you told your story yet?
This is important because the world needs great stories! We have a deep desire to help artists get out of their heads and out into the world!
Tell us your challenges and we will help you in the comments.
This is important because the world needs great stories! We have a deep desire to help artists get out of their heads and out into the world!
Tell us your challenges and we will help you in the comments.
January 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Its 2025, why haven't you told your story yet?
This is important because the world needs great stories! We have a deep desire to help artists get out of their heads and out into the world!
Tell us your challenges and we will help you in the comments.
This is important because the world needs great stories! We have a deep desire to help artists get out of their heads and out into the world!
Tell us your challenges and we will help you in the comments.