Unlock Your Creativity

Explore the origins of ideas, methods for shifting life perspectives, and the importance of creative expression in this 16-minute TEDxUCLA talk by Barry Jackson. Gain insights from an accomplished visual artist who has worked with renowned musicians like Neil Young, The Band, and The Grateful Dead, and contributed to iconic hand-painted movie posters for Disney's Fantasia and Escape from New York. Learn from Jackson's extensive experience in feature films, including his work on Shrek, The Prince of Egypt, and Mary Poppins Returns. Discover the creative process behind award-winning projects such as the 2011 Telly Award-winning animated feature Firebreather and the critically acclaimed children's book Danny Diamondback. Draw inspiration from Jackson's teaching experience at The Art Center College of Design and his current role as creative director at The Zoom Art Studio.

Unlock Your Creativity | Barry Jackson | TEDxUCLA