Good Art

"The difference between success and failure in the art world is whether or not it evokes an approprate emotional response." Rob Corbett.

 Hey out there! Sorry for lack of entries but I've been busy enough with school to even take the time to upload, but no more!

Classes are going well, Acting with animation being the standout for the moment due to the introspective knowledge from our teacher Rob. Anatomy and Animal drawing are most likely going to be my biggest issues, as so far both teachers have asked for nothing but quick yet accurate drawings, and are going to be increasing expectations quickly. As far as animation, the class is going well as both I and Bruno were impressed with my jumping fat man. Ill post when I can and am very excited for a new project. As far as Max payne, im drastically decreasing its original length to hopefully be able to finish on time. However, since Ive already begun animating the original legth version, ill probably finish it on my own time.

Anyway, enjoy the work!

The Big 2-0

Well, I survived my twentieth lap around the sun, and despite what the calender tells me, I swear my lap time gets faster every year...

First day of school today, and already Im realizing this year will be far more demanding then last. Cartooning consisted of reviewing old covers of the new yorker, as well as other comics, and drawing some select few characters from them (see below). Our general meeting came afterwards, which turns out to be basically a class in itself. Where last year we mainly used the time to talk about how things were going, for this meeting we were assigned an animation exercise as well as a few pages from a package of posed disney characters to draw from, all due next week.

Finally animation, assigned to animate a large individual jumping from one class to another. Our teacher Bruno seems very layed back at first, but he openly explained how he is going to push us to do our best at every asset, which im looking forward too.

A swing through the Concrete Jungle

   After a few days of slow organisation , my brother and I are all moved in to our Toronto apartment. The place is more spacious then I could have asked for and is going to be a heck of a lot more hospitable for this years workload.

   Two days ago I took a trip down to the main campus to ask if there was any help needed for the new year. I talked to Tina Seeman, director of the animation program at Max the Mutt, who was happy to hear my offer but informed I was too late. That's one thing that sets this school apart from any other I have seen; there's a real sense that every pitches in everywhere. Its not uncommon to see the director of your program throwing out the trash or washing a washroom. Of course, I'm sure when the school grows this won't be necessary, but seeing such action makes you want to push yourself to do the best job possible, since the teachers work so hard to see you do just that.

    After meeting I bought some mandatory anatomy books and headed out for the first years first day celebratory BBQ.  Everything was going smoothly until one of the first year students went into epileptic shock and fell to the cement a few feet in front of the burger stand. Paramedics were called, CPR was employed, and apart from a bump on the head and, worst of all, embarrassment he was fine. Heck of a first day.

Top: A watercolour painting from first year.                Bottom: An image from an animation based on the game Max Payne

All for now