MAX PAUSON
Maximus Julius Pauson (aka Max Pauson) is a Los Angeles–based character designer whose career in the animation industry spans over 14 years. Known for his adaptability and wide stylistic range, Max specializes in character design, turnarounds, and mouth charts, bringing clarity, personality, and appeal to every production he joins.
He is the co-creator of Bam Animation, a popular educational YouTube channel focused on drawing techniques, industry insights, and artistic growth. Through Bam Animation, Max has helped thousands of aspiring artists sharpen their craft and better understand the world of professional animation.
Max’s notable credits include work on Harley Quinn, Rick and Morty, and Disenchantment, where his ability to quickly learn and emulate distinct art styles has made him a valuable asset in fast-paced studio environments.
Beyond his professional work, Max is passionate about figure drawing, museum sketching, and continually learning new skills to broaden his artistic abilities. Whether developing characters for major animated series or sharing knowledge with the art community, he is driven by a love for visual storytelling and lifelong artistic growth.
You can see more of his work at: https://artofmaximus.com/
Max’s Credits
ADAPTING TO STYLES: BECOMING A CHAMELEON
In Adapting to Styles: Becoming A Chameleon workshop at The Art Club, we’ll explore how to adapt your existing character design skills to a range of animation styles, including adult primetime, kids’ television, and action-adventure animation. Through a lecture followed by a live demo, we’ll break down how visual language, shape design, proportion, expression, and clarity shift depending on genre and audience. Students will learn practical strategies for analyzing a show’s character style, identifying what to exaggerate or simplify, and adjusting their designs to match tone, appeal, and production expectations. Whether the goal is comedy, playfulness, or cinematic action.