Chibi Yoda

I started doodling one day and this guy started to look a little like some stylised version of Yoda. So I made him more Yoda-y. He has big ears. Recently coloured him, and the paper was kind enough to retain texture in the scan.

Illustration-y

They're a little old now, but I made edits and I want to start the ball rolling for more drawings.

My take on the caterpillar in Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (everyone has to illustrate things from that book sometime). Purple and pink biro of all things. Recently coloured up in Shoppy.

Cat creature thing. Black biro. I don't know what others think of this drawing technique but I've always been fond of it and wish to do more.



I'm regaining the motivation to draw, thankfully.

There's not much on it, but I've now added an 'Observational Sketches' page.

Promotional Gear

We just do not ask about some things. Move on...

Business cards that can be picked up from under my One Sheet in the hallway at the show. And for general business card-y use. Obviously it does not have 'Business card' in grey letters at the sides.




And to coincide with the film: '"Not I" - the early days' postcard. It's not perfect, but it's rather cute. Feel free to pick one up.



Degree Show private view starts tonight, and open to general public for the rest of the week.



Advertising poster for our animation show, designed by fellow student Jim Wheeler!
View our website for more: http://uweanimation2010.com/ !

Also, I added a new page for life drawing! — please take a look. :)

Appreciate the trees, plus film clips

Because it's 'the thing' to do.



Considering the amount of paper I really did use, this photo is a lie. You can't quite see how much paper was stacking in this photo, but anyways, there was much much muuuuch more used during production. Thank you paper; sorry good, kind trees.

Oh yeah, here's two brief clips from my film in a more finished form:





There's not much animation in these, but you get the point.

My film (along with my fellow animation students' films!) will get its first proper public viewings at the UWE Creative Arts Degree Show, opening 18th June for a week. So far I am not ashamed of my film, so here's hoping all goes well with that! Postcards and business cards I hope will be available for then, too.

"Not I" draws to an end

Wow, apologies for not writing sooner. My little film work is coming to a close (!!!) after several months where that little bugger of a creature has been my only thought. It's going to be weird without it.

I've learned a lot from the creation of the film, including underestimating how long the computer editing part of the film would take. But I had never done this before, so I have discovered, paid the price, learned from it, and that is all I can do really. The time management has been frustrating, but I have gained a lot from the filmmaking experience and I can even say I'm rather proud how it's looking. I have achieved. Slowly, yes, but it's so nearly there!

It is no longer in colour due to time constraints; however the black and white I have found works nicely and refocuses on the great appreciation I feel towards traditional animation.

My one thought for how the film will be received: You don't have to like it at all, but I sure hope you can appreciate it! A heck of a lot of work went into it. Many struggles, frustrations, tears, intrigue, confusion and goodness knows what else.

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As the degree show and various events to spread our films draws near, I must get some promotional bits and bobs together, and for a bit more professionalism, this blog needs a new look! And more images. I PROMISE you.

So back soon with more stuff. :)