Inspiring Words

“Get a good idea, and stay with it. Dog it, and work at it until it’s done, and done right.”

- Walt Disney

I found this quote while I was on facebook today. I like it. I have started so many projects and haven't stayed with them at all. I just have some half started projects and some wasted time. I need to learn to stick with my ideas and get them done. And done in they way I had envisioned them being.

Sketch of the Week

This week I decided to show a page in my sketch book. I wasn't doing anything specific, just doodling. But I really like how these 2 sketches came out (not the turtle or balloon - those can be ignored). I was trying some stylized hair on the horse and liked it. The guys face didn't turn out too bad either.

The Old School Stuff

So I was watching Sinbad the other day and started thinking about how awesome Dreamworks' 2D animation used to be. I feel kind of sad cause I don't think they ever get as much attention as the Disney movies. I love Sinbad, Road to El Dorado, and Spirit. I love the style they had and their animation was right on. It was beautiful and they had great stories. So I want Dreamworks to go back and do some more awesome 2D animation. Just one, for old times sake. Disney did it. I loved it.

Of course, that probably won't ever happen because all people want now-a-days is 3D, 3D, 3D. Which, don't get me wrong, I love 3D as well. How to Train Your Dragon was awesome! Much better than the Shrek movies in my opinion. But I really miss the good old 2D. Being able to make a drawings come to life is one of the most inspiring things to me. The animators who are able to do 2D animation are some of the most talented people. And I wish more people would realize that. People just don't know what they are missing.

So maybe one day, they will realize how awesome 2D can be and more 2D features will be made. One Day.

Sketch of the Week

Here is the sketch of the week! I think I am getting better at posting. Maybe. Anyways. This is a sketch from a personal project I am working on. It is going to be about a ninja. The dog is another character in the short. I have just been doing up concept sketches and here is one. Also my favorite.

Prototype: Meet the Mother of All F/X Dinosaurs

I found an article on the wired magazine website about one of the pioneers of animation Winsor McCay. Enjoy: http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/05/pl_prototype_dinosaur/

Tangled Teaser Trailer

I am so excited for this movie on so many levels!!! I love disney! I love animation! I love Zachary Levi! and my former teacher left teaching because he got hired by Disney to work on this film! Woot! I can't wait til it comes out!

Sketch of the Week

Sorry I haven't uploaded anything in awhile. I know its a little late but here is the sketch of the week. His name is Henry Rothchild III. I drew him for sculpture class, though, I was never able to actually sculpt him. I like him none the less. And maybe one day I will do something with him.