Justin Dike: Cartoon Art, Code & Building Creative Education

Justin Dike turned his passion for illustration and technology into CartoonSmart, a popular resource for artists and developers learning creative skills. His work sits at the intersection of art and programming, showing how different disciplines can come together to build something valuable.

His journey creating educational content highlights the challenge of balancing life as both an artist and a programmer. From digital tools and mobile technology to the evolution of creative learning, Justin’s approach reflects a curiosity about where creativity and technology meet.

In this episode:

  • Creating CartoonSmart tutorials and training
  • Balancing illustration and programming
  • The evolution of digital art education
  • Creative tools and new technology
  • Building an online learning platform

Topics: illustration, animation, programming, digital art, creative education, online learning

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Justin founded CartoonSmart.com in 2004 after directing web shorts and broadcast cartoons at a Manhattan animation studio, where leading Flash training sessions convinced him to teach the world instead. He holds a BFA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts and has recorded hundreds of hours of tutorials on animation, iOS development, and game engines.

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