Sep 22
I just found a new site, www.zombiepumpkins.com/. The site has examples of some unique pumpkin carving, as well as templates to carve your own masterpieces. Check it out. Last years pumpkin I carved was based on a spooky movie, do you know who it is suppose to be? _____________________________________ Visit http://www.atomicbearpress.com/comics/log/ to see my production …
Sep 14
Just a reminder that the Pixar fundraiser for the Cartoon Art Museum in on October 2nd, 2004. Please visit the Cartoon Art Museum Page (cartoonart.org) for more information. I will be there, will you? To see the information on my original post click HERE. _____________________________________ Visit http://www.atomicbearpress.com/comics/log/ to see my production art for my comic …
Sep 14
I recently wrote a post about the last strip of Michael Jantze’s comic, the Norm. Well I received this e-mail from Michael’s wife, Nichole about Norm’s possible future. A LETTER FROM NICOLE JANTZE As you know, Michael decided to retire THE NORM. After eight years of battling the syndicate-newspaper corporations, he felt it was time …
Sep 11
I have been working on doing some small conceptual paintings / color keys for my portfolio. These were done in Watercolor. The idea of conceptual art, perticularly on an animted film is about new ideas and Watercolor is perfect for this since you can get the “happy mistakes” that other mediums can’t provide. The best …
Sep 11
On September 12 will be the last strip of Michael Jantze’s comic strip ‘the Norm’. It has long been a favorite of mine. It follows the adventures of Norm as he goes through life on a slow tack to adulthood. Below is the letter from the artist and writer Mr. Jantze: A NOTE FROM MICHAEL …
Sep 10
On September 8th, animation master Frank Thomas passed away, a few days after his 92 birthday. Thomas was one of Disney’s Nine Old Men, and probably was one of the greatest animators in the history of the medium. Here are some of the characters he helped create (taken from SaveDisney.com): The Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Bambi, …
Sep 04
I am working on some test conceptual color keys, as would be used in an animated feature. Each one uses a limited pallet of colors, which are combined different ways to get unique effects. Enjoy. These where done last Friday, Aug 27 2004 I used whatever colors I had on my pallet to paint this …
Sep 04
I found this site that features images from an incredible amount of Superhero/Comic book Live Action TV and Movies. Please be warned that it might steal away a good chunk of your day, looking at all the material. Enjoy Link: Superhero Lives What is your favorite movie/TV show on the site that you haven’t seen …