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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR MICHAEL HOROWITZ
🎨 Character Artist, Illustrator & Educator
Michael Horowitz is a seasoned artist and educator with over 35 years of experience in the animation and illustration industry. His work spans from animated film production as an assistant animator to extensive contributions in character art and licensed merchandise, including his role as Character Art Manager for The Walt Disney Company in the Asia Pacific region.
Michael’s versatile illustration skills have been commissioned by industry giants such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Hallmark, and Random House, bringing beloved characters and stories to life through compelling visual storytelling. His passion for expressive, character-driven art has made him a sought-after collaborator and mentor in both commercial and educational settings.
In addition to his studio work, Michael has dedicated much of his career to arts education and community engagement. He has taught classes at institutions such as the Norton Simon Museum, ArtCenter College of Design, and has brought his talents into therapeutic settings by assisting with art therapy programs at Metropolitan State Hospital.
✏️ What He Brings:
- Decades of professional experience in character animation and licensed illustration
- A rich teaching background across museums, colleges, and therapeutic programs
- A commitment to nurturing creativity and expression through traditional and digital media
- Deep understanding of figure drawing, character design, and the storytelling process
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR MADELEINE GEE-Norris
🎨 Animation Artist and Showrunner – CTN & CTN Foundation
Madeleine Gee-Norris, affectionately known as Maddie, is a passionate animation artist and educator currently contributing her expertise to the CTN Foundation, supporting its mission of “No Artist Left Behind.” As a Showrunner at the Creative Talent Network (CTN), she helps bring innovative educational initiatives, workshops, and showcases to life, serving the next generation of visual storytellers.
A graduate of Otis College of Art and Design, Madeleine cultivated a strong foundation in traditional and digital media, with a focus on character design, animation, and storytelling. She honed her observational and expressive drawing skills through years of life drawing and figure studies, both as a student and teacher.
Her teaching experience includes assisting summer and BFA programs at Otis College of Art and Design as teacher’s aid, digital media tutor and support instructor.
Madeleine has experience as a background, character designer, album artist and much more. She enjoys all kinds of visual storytelling ranging from anime, video games and films- leading her to fan driven projects such as zines and tribute art.
Today, Madeleine helps shape TEEN CTN and other foundation programs that empower young creators to draw, animate, imagine, and explore. She believes in the transformative power of visual storytelling and works daily to build inclusive spaces where no artist is left behind.
✏️ What She Brings:
- Professional training in animation and design from Otis College
- Creative leadership in program development and artist engagement
- Dedication to CTN Foundation’s mission of inclusive access to arts education
- A nurturing teaching style that supports growth, confidence, and curiosity in young artists