"The secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven." - Mark Twain

It has been far too long since I've posted, but it's because I've been in the lab cooking up a new story...well, actually an old one.

Since January, I have immersed myself into developing an experimental story that is very personal to me and intertwined with who I am.  Every time I put it out there, it's like throwing my own heart down on the critique slab, hoping that it survives the opinions of others.

I'd like to wait until I have better, clearer work fleshed out, but if I did that, I would never post anything.


All of these images have been cut out of the story, and I think it's made it stronger..

My mom's failed battle with cancer, and how I coped by drawing myself into my own little fantasy worlds is the inspiration for my story.  She was a strong and humorous woman, who always found the joy in the sorrow.

Paranorman Portfolio Pics

These are some of the puppets I got to work on for Paranorman.  Mostly, I'd cast and seam the hands.  My favorite times were when these guys would hang out at my desk while I repaired tears in their skin.  Like old friends I miss them...and like old friends they're wrapped up in plastic and locked in a dark room forever.

Art in the Canteen 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Paranorman: Making of Norman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI6hRqlVY84

I can't stop watching this!

Maya Ballet

 Needs a lot more adjustments, but this is a little bit-o-work outside of work I've been doing lately.

Reference Video

 MyAnimation

And this is me trying to learn the 3D animation process.  It makes my brain mushy.

Holiday Craft Fair

Laika had a holiday craft fair, so I scooped myself up a table again this past December.  These guys are micron pen on wood, with a little white spray paint and acrylic.

Solo Art Show

I had my first solo art show!  It was a very exciting moment for me.  Nothing grand, but very exciting.