Shine: Teaser
Here is my first Teaser clip for my latest film 'Shine' This technically is the first animation I have shown anyone so things aren't…
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What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 1
So...what have I been up to, cartoon-wise? I'm animating a Mother's Day special called "The Mother of All Days", where the mom characters…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #4 - EDWARD GOREY (1925 - 2000)
“I really think I write about everyday life. I don't think I'm quite as odd as others say I am. Life is intrinsically,…
I Move 'Cause I Got a Purpose in Life
From 1982 to 1988, I was in the United States Army Reserve. My Basic Training was at Fort Dix, New Jersey. My clearest…
The art of keeping things simple
As usual, a phone call to my mother enters a phase where she has to put up with waffle about cameras, editing and online presence…
Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 1: The Inspiration
As I was creating my 2007 animated short film Yellow Sticky Notes, I would tell people, this is either the biggest mistake of my life…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #8
Here are some Henry concept art to kick off the new year. I wanted to also showcase the team that is working…
"Humanoide no Robot", before and after, comparison between drawing and short film
As I told you in another post, I really enjoy drawing as a first step in the creation of a movie. Here I want to share with you the…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #7
Here are some Henry concept art produced for the HTHB film. Enjoy! This will be the last update til the new year.…
The Making of Ode to a Post-it Note: Part 3
This post is all about the technical stuff involved in making my short stop motion hybrid animated film, Ode to a Post-it Note. …
My Animation Influences and the Origin of Hapanimation
As an independent animator, there are many people who inspire and influence my work. As for Canadian independent animators…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #5
Here are some more pages from the HTHB book. Enjoy! In the next post I'll be showing more concept artwork for the film. From now until…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #2
The idea for my next animated short film was based on a character I created in college. It was basically about a boy who…
PART #6: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #6: I thought I'd show some family concepts. Above are some color explorations for the sister which were done with…
AI-AP's Big Talk, Artist Entrepreneurs, and Being Your Own Boss
I got to spend most of today at American Illustration - American Photography's event, BIG TALK at the SVA theater in Chelsea. My video…
Cutting Ice to Snow Included in the International Motion Arts Awards Collection
October 29th was a nerve-racking day for New Yorkers and those who live on the East Coast. We were all anticipating one of the biggest…
"The World of Snowboy & Crow" EP#5 - Comic Page #7 & #8
For those wanting to see what the 5th episode was based off of....Here they are: Here are Stories #7 & #8 of the mini-comic: "The…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #14
Here's some more "BEHIND THE SCENES" photos from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see CHARACTER DESIGNS for "TiM" - …
"The World of Snowboy & Crow" - Comic Page #1
For those wanting to see what the first episode was based off of.... Here is Story #1 of the mini-comic: "The Birth of Snowboy": …
New Illustrations on blog!
Hi I have added some recent illustrations on my blog. Kind regards, Tomas
