Testimonials
TESTIMONIALS from Pixar Animation and more...
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
"I had the privilege of attending VFS when Jonathan was instructing the finer points of sculpture. His talented artistic eye and collaborative disposition helped cultivate my understanding of anatomy and character design into tangible form, for which I am truly humbled and thankful. His passion and positivity are constructive and inspiring, and I look forward to our future endeavors."
Steve Wittman: Animation Supervisor, Nitrogen Studios
"I had the great pleasure of studying under Jonathan Payne for two semesters while at Think Tank Training Centre. Through Jonathan's instruction my class and I were able to model a clay bust to the standards of the film industry. Jonathan highlighted techniques and practices that honed our skills as modelers, both with clay and digitally. Through Jonathan's guidance as an instructor and a mentor I have vastly improved my artistic fidelity and I feel more prepared for the industry than ever."
Forrest Mead: Student Think TankTraining Centre
"During my second semester at Think Tank Training Centre I had the honor of being taught sculpting from Jonathan. With his guidance our class was able to turn bricks of clay into amazing clay busts in only a couple of classes. Jonathan's passion and knowledge was shared every class and as result I feel more prepared and excited to continue sculpting and modelling in the future."
Corinne Dy: Student Think TankTraining Centre
"As somebody who's never attempted many physical art forms in my life, including clay sculpting, needless to say I felt slightly nervous starting a course such as this. By the end of the first class though, that anxiety quickly turned into excitement and I couldn't wait to get started on my first sculpture! The way Jonathan approaches this course made it as much enjoyable as it was a huge learning experience for me. I found myself looking forward to each class after the conclusion of the last, both for the new techniques/tips he would give and the experiences he would share from both his work and personal life. By the end of our ~14 weeks of school classes I have a finished sculpture displayed proudly at home that I never would have been able to accomplish without his help and mentoring."
Aiden Wilk: Student Think TankTraining Centre
"I had the privilege of attending VFS when Jonathan was instructing the finer points of sculpture. His talented artistic eye and collaborative disposition helped cultivate my understanding of anatomy and character design into tangible form, for which I am truly humbled and thankful. His passion and positivity are constructive and inspiring, and I look forward to our future endeavors."
Steve Wittman: Animation Supervisor, Nitrogen Studios
"I had the great pleasure of studying under Jonathan Payne for two semesters while at Think Tank Training Centre. Through Jonathan's instruction my class and I were able to model a clay bust to the standards of the film industry. Jonathan highlighted techniques and practices that honed our skills as modelers, both with clay and digitally. Through Jonathan's guidance as an instructor and a mentor I have vastly improved my artistic fidelity and I feel more prepared for the industry than ever."
Forrest Mead: Student Think TankTraining Centre
"During my second semester at Think Tank Training Centre I had the honor of being taught sculpting from Jonathan. With his guidance our class was able to turn bricks of clay into amazing clay busts in only a couple of classes. Jonathan's passion and knowledge was shared every class and as result I feel more prepared and excited to continue sculpting and modelling in the future."
Corinne Dy: Student Think TankTraining Centre
"As somebody who's never attempted many physical art forms in my life, including clay sculpting, needless to say I felt slightly nervous starting a course such as this. By the end of the first class though, that anxiety quickly turned into excitement and I couldn't wait to get started on my first sculpture! The way Jonathan approaches this course made it as much enjoyable as it was a huge learning experience for me. I found myself looking forward to each class after the conclusion of the last, both for the new techniques/tips he would give and the experiences he would share from both his work and personal life. By the end of our ~14 weeks of school classes I have a finished sculpture displayed proudly at home that I never would have been able to accomplish without his help and mentoring."
Aiden Wilk: Student Think TankTraining Centre