Michael Jones is the founder of MoGraph Mentor based in Bend, Oregon. During our conversation, we talked about the power of visual journalism, the ins and outs of MoGraph mentor and the future of art education. Links: Website: http://michael-jon.es/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelJones7 MoGraph Mentor: http://www.mographmentor.com/ Highlights: -Self-taught -Character animation -Motion design -Animation Mentor -Learning on projects -Cardboard Castle -MoGraph Mentor -12 weeks of workshopping -Develop artistic skills and professional skills -Provide job placement -Connect mentors with aspiring artists -Students from 70 different countries -Future of education -Always re-making our skill sets -Make sure your product provides value -Freelance balance -Business development as a freelancer -Skills and network correlation -Educate your client -Cost structure of art education -Visual journalism -Time management -Propaganda -Dream client: The New Yorker -Favorite animated film: Tangled -What does your family think you do: If anyone has a broken printer, I am the one they call. -Animalator: Bird