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Dan Quarnstrom is the author of Joyride Flatout, his new book about hot rods and dream machines. He is a veteran 3D and visual development designer based in Los Angeles, who spent more than 15 years as a creative director, art director, and designer at the award-winning Rhythm & Hues Studios. Over the course of his career, he has worked on several animated films, designed the iconic Coca-Cola polar bears during the ’90s, and seen his designs featured in Rolling Stone. Dan teaches at Art Center College of Design, The Laguna Academy, and the Art Institute. Whether it’s a rock-and-roll poster, character design, fantasy environment, or 3-D animation, Dan loves to bring ideas to life.
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SUCCESS QUOTES
“Applying professional standards to adolescent ideas.”
“64 is the new 12.”
BOOK CHALLENGE
Trying to determine who the book was going to be for. Himself or a broader audience.
AH-HA MOMENTS
Scott Robinson at Design Studio Press helped instigate this book for Dan. Then putting it together and breaking it in to chapters. Finding inspiration and holding on to it.
FAVORITE MAGAZINE & BOOK
On Writing – Stephen King
JoyRide Flatout – Dan Quarnstrom
PARTING ADVICE
Find your inspiration and hold on to it and go with it.
HOW TO FIND DAN & GET HIS BOOK
Dan Quarnstrom Design – www.danquarnstromdesign.com
JoyRide Flatout – Dan Quarnstrom
Design Studio Press – www.designstudiopress.com
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