Chute #20 100' s Trick Challenge

Yep.. ALL DAY! Carving light and shadow is so fun, got to a happy point in the animation. It looks like time for the two toon shorts to attack. Standby

Archer #19 100' s Trick Challenge

Another one in the bag. Mid-week, Ik elbow was hell trying to smooth out. I just put in the time, and drilled this until it felt right.

It's A Climb To The Top

I was thinking, why do people use this analogy of climbing to the top. Yes its tough, a struggle, and not everyone gets there. So it dawned on me, why not use literally the mountain climbers info and mindset.
I'm getting so much out of it, my passion for animation has its challenges and obstacles, I collect a lot of info and ask the experienced achievers, to solve issues and receive advice and feedback.

Check out Eric Horsts Blog Here and Here

see the mental training part just use for any endeavor up.. Rock it

Breaking New Ground

Innovators! Here is a great team that created this piece of " Amazing Mastery" a whole set in one, a synergy of greatness. I have the short and the making of as well.. Yahooo! This is what I strive for, pushing past boundaries in your craft, with today's world wide connectivity of knowledge, there is no excuse. So challenge yourself and enjoy

Elk Hair Caddis from peter smith on Vimeo.

Making Of Elk Hair Caddis from peter smith on Vimeo.

Making of Elk Hair Caddis by Alice Holme from Alice Holme on Vimeo.

"Making of Elkhair Caddis" by Anders from Anders Brogaard on Vimeo.

Farmer John # 18

Okay.. Startin to build up momentum again, this is done. 2 more exercises to go and I can start on the 2 shorts I have ready to animate.

Aardman Commercial

I'm such a big fan of this studios work, always quality and character driven. Here is a commercial spot they made and a behind the scenes.