Dean Yeagle
October 18th, 2006
This is Mandy, a character by seasoned illustrator Dean Yeagle. Dean has been in the illustration and animation biz for decades, yet his art looks as fresh and hip as that of an up-and-comer. Dean says Mandy has found an audience in men and women alike due to her apparent playful innocence.
Visit Dean’s sight to see more Mandy, some ads with well-known characters, and more of his original illustrations.
www.DeanYeagle.com
–Jake
![Indy Mogul (alt) poster [comp]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/3027776092_f8c8836fc0.jpg)
![Threadbanger poster [comp]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/3027662798_915b90d3fb.jpg)
![Next New Networks INKY poster [comp]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2878798303_57ff8570d3.jpg)
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On October 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Wow this guys work is great! Alittle too sexual for me, but hes got great anatomy and character design skills!
On October 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
I interviewed Dean for a 3rd grade project! No joke! He’s the neighbor of a family friend. I did my project on cartoons and asked him questions about being an animator. 1985… he was in the midst of a Honey Nut Cheerios commercial. It inspired me to grow up to be an animator and now I am!
On October 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Wow, thats awesome!
On October 22nd, 2006 at 12:00 am
Hello, Dan! I was alerted to this blog by Jake (above) who posted my Mandy drawings, and what a surprise! I remember you, and that interview. I was working at Zander’s Animation Parlour in NYC. And I remember the overwhelming compliment you paid me…I had a small drawing I’d done of an elephant, and you, in your 8 yr old wisdom, said it was the ‘best drawing ever’. I’ve kept that drawing in my portfolio ever since, in case you’re not an isolated case. In fact, I put it in one of the sketchbooks I publish and sell in comic stores and online. I’m happy you remember, and flattered to think you made a career choice in part because of my work. Good luck in your career!
- Dean