This is my entry for the Chicago Public Library design contest:
From September 26 - October 2, you can vote for your favorite entries here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/notwhatyouthink/
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soundtrack
Working on some solo songs for lil' animation projects. Here's an old song, new recording:
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machine #2
C and I have been working on another machine, for a show that opens this Friday. Here are some pics in process:
I am responsible for figuring out the main frame, the detail signage and video animation---illustrating the insides of the machine in action (or in this case, inaction).
Come see the final result:
Fall Art and Design Series, curated by Hinge Gallery
Dock 6 Collective
4200 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL
Opening night party on Friday, September 16th from 6pm - midnight, followed by Saturday, September 17th viewing hours from 11am - 3pm
more info here.
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big schemes!
Although it is difficult to SEE the progress, ideas are percolating and schemes are being hatched. One master plan involves a friendly team of collaborators. We just submitted our grant proposal for a Traveling Truck Show! It's going to be big! and probably a little weird! and wildly wonderful! In our planning, we're keeping a blog to share findings, sketches, notes, etc.
http://travelingtruckshow.tumblr.com/
Below is my sketch of our proposed truck-stage:
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drawing with care
My dear friend is recovering from major surgery. I put together a little care package for her, but wanted to make something, too. She loves cats, so...
I also drew up a few customized care tickets she can use when she needs a lift during her recovery period.
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style testing
I wanted to get a feel for the look and sound--testing out the overall style.
Here is a little video of what the animation will look like (sans main character + colorful goo):
And I've been playing around with some sound recording, working towards a sweet and sad soundtrack. Here's a little sample:
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scene 1, drawing 1, action!
I've begun! Took a walk around the neighborhood, snapped some pics of houses, and drew up the background layer for the first scene of my animation. Here is a sneak peek:
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more goo
More piles/goo studies---playing with pattern and form.
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“piles” studies
I'm doin' some drawings--thinking and planning for a new animation.
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The Great Fire logo
Proposals are out for our Great Fire Project. Here's an illustration I made for it:
More about the project here: travelingtruckshow.org