Frank Detrano's Page

Tell us your story:

Having been a storyboard artist in NYC for MTV, Curious, 4Kids and Scholastic Media, I've recently relocated to Woodland Hills seeking
career opportunities with the major animation studios. Moving to the
land of palm trees and sandals has always been a personal dream of mine
and I'm happy to say I've made a lot of friends and contacts so far.

Hometown:

Port Washington New York

Portfolio Site:

http://www.finetoonanimation.net

About Me:

Animation is my fourth career incarnation. Graduating from Hofstra University with a degree in journalism, I've been a professional opera singer, teacher on ancient history and personal trainer. While taking classes at SVA, I sustained an injury at the health club. My teacher at SVA told me when I was done with the rehab to call him because he had contacts at MTV Animation.
My first job was working on DARIA and I've never looked back. I've always had a talent for drawing, so I guess you could say I've come full circle.

Favorite Cartoons:

Tom & Jerry, Flintstones, Jetsons, Simpsons, Dexter's Lab, Beavis & Butthead, Daria, Turtles and hands down the Looney Tunes. My favorite character, in addition to that wackscally wabbitt, is Foghorn Leghorn.
Any of this getting through that blue bonnet of yours, darlin'?

Favorite Films:

The majority of the action/drama classics from the AMC/TCM vault.
Also Star Wars, ET, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, King Kong etc..
My mantra is: Great story first, then great special effects.

Favorite TV Shows:

Everybody Loves Raymond, Two and a half Men and the History and
Sci-Fi channels.

Favorite Comics:

Any of the Marvel/DC collections

Favorite Books:

The Writers Journey
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Dynamic Figure Drawing, Timing for Animation.

Favorite Artists or Illustrators:

Frank Franzetta, Boris Viajo and Norman Rockwell

Favorite Music:

Classical and contemporary

Favorite Robots:

Robbie the robot, Iron Giant and "Danger, danger Will Robinson!"