Mariann Asanuma Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Hi all! For those of you who don't know me yet, I'm Mariann Asanuma. I am a former Master Model Builder from LEGOLAND California. Now I'm a freelance LEGO Artist. I just found out today that I'm on LEGO.com! I had an interview with them a few months ago, so I knew it was coming, but I didn't see it till today. They interviewed me about my time as a Master Model Builder, and what I've been up to since I left LEGOLAND California. If you are interested in reading it, you can see it here. Enjoy! Quote
Thee Pirate Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 That was a really fun article to read... I didn't know about the little "artist's signatures" thing you guys do. What other books/articles do you have in work, or is that private information so no one beats you to the punch? I also agree with you on the new Mermaid being an excellent minifig Quote
Legoist Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Kudos to Mariann! And best wishes for continuing your career... Quote
mania3 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Congrats Mariann. Great Q&A! I'm excited for you. Quote
WhiteHexagon Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Nice read. Just out of interest, when switching from 'Master Model Builder' to 'Freelance Lego Artist', how do you now source the massive number of bricks you need for your designs. I'm guessing it was pretty easy while working inside the Lego compnay world, or are you still able to you the same sources? Good luck with the books! Quote
drdavewatford Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Hi Mariann, How can we get your book outside the U.S. ? Dr. D. Quote
Shoc Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Nice, and interesting, interview, Mariann! It was very informative and I found out things I never knew about model making at Legoland. I liked reading about the special touches you give Lego models, especially the rat in the lion's stomach! My mum's first set was also the Homemaker Kitchen, a really good set, and I love the mermaid minifigure too! Too bad that I probably won't be able to afford that ship... Your books sounds very interesting, as does your new job. What exactly do you do as a 'Freelance Lego Artist'? Is it just like building for specific things outside of Legoland model making, and getting paid for it? :skull: Quote
Mariann Asanuma Posted March 2, 2009 Author Posted March 2, 2009 Thanks every one. What other books/articles do you have in work, or is that private information so no one beats you to the punch? Thee Pirate Yeah, I want to keep it under wraps for now, but as they come out, I'll let everyone know about them. Nice read. Just out of interest, when switching from 'Master Model Builder' to 'Freelance Lego Artist', how do you now source the massive number of bricks you need for your designs. I'm guessing it was pretty easy while working inside the Lego compnay world, or are you still able to you the same sources?Good luck with the books! WhiteHexagon When I worked at LEGOLAND they give you the bricks to work with, so it wasn't a problem. Now, I get the bricks like every one else does. I buy sets, buy online, and I get them at Pick-a-brick at both LEGOLAND CA and Disneyland LEGO Store (they are the closest to me). It just depends on the model I'm making at the time. I try to get things at Pick-a-brick first, since it is normally the cheapest way, but when I was making the LEGO Batman Mosaic, I bought both the VW Bug set and the Market Street set so that I had enough of the Medium and Dark Blue colors. How can we get your book outside the U.S. ? Dr.D You can order my books through my website. There is a link to my shop on there. If you have trouble ordering from outside the U.S. just use my Contact page and let me know that you want to buy it. I'll email you with the cost including shipping. What exactly do you do as a 'Freelance Lego Artist'? Is it just like building for specific things outside of Legoland model making, and getting paid for it? :skull: Shoc Yep. My job is almost the same as when I was a Master Model Builder, I just do it for outside companies and people now. The only thing different is that I write my books too, I couldn't do that when I worked for the company. where can I buy your book from ? Big Pete See above. Quote
5150 Lego Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Very cool! Is there anything in paticular that you enjoy building the most, or is eaiser for you to build? Quote
Mariann Asanuma Posted May 21, 2009 Author Posted May 21, 2009 Very cool! Is there anything in paticular that you enjoy building the most, or is eaiser for you to build? My favorite things to build are Miniland Scale and Mosaic models. Quote
Commodore Hornbricker Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Great story on you. I'll look forward to seeing your books and more of your creations! Thanks for posting the link to the interview. Quote
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