Category: Art
Book Review: 'The Art of Wreck-It Ralph'
Jennifer Lee and Maggie Malone take an in-depth look at the visual development stages of Disney’s latest animated feature.
'Too Art for TV 6' Exhibit Opens Nov 9
New York’s sixth annual group exhibition for artists in the animation industry runs at Bunnycutlet Gallery November 9th through December 14th.
The Artist and the Politician
Ed Hooks celebrates the role of the artist in a divisive and politically hostile environment. A presidential campaign stresses our differences; art seeks common goals.
Encounter with Peru Part 3: Non-human Storytellers
Nature’s unsurpassed poetic, imaginative, intricate and glorious artistic ingenunity, the range of infinite design resources through which it is able to express its ideas and experimentation, are never captured visualized as magnificently as in astoundingly delicate designs Nature never seems to run out of, be shy about, or short on alternate renditions of its explorations, all in its perpetual strive for utter perfection.
Madame Tussauds Immortalizes E.T.
To celebrate the Blu-ray release and the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s beloved family film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, six Madame Tussauds are set to bring to life one of films’ most iconic characters.
We think of many things as being artistic but are they all art?
So, can we discuss art without having a clear definition of what it is?Certainly, I’m doing it now. Think of all the opinions you've heard and consider how many other diverse views there must be - then try to fashion one that works for you. This is the fun part. Try to create a definition that supports your idea that film or moving images should be considered art as much as a painting or a piece of pottery.
Anyone may buy "The Man who Planted Trees" but how many can own the Mona Lisa?
More questions - Is performance a form of art or does art need to be a painting or a sculpture or what?Literature, Dance, Music certainly, photography probably, ceramics, or fashion (can a dress be seen as art and it’s designer an artist?)You may answer, “Who cares? But what fun is there in that? It leaves nothing to think or talk about. Like a road trip, the fun is in the trip itself, not the destination and so it is with any discussion about art, philosophy, film, baseball, politics and even religion.
Outrage Over Using Disney Characters to Promote Dangerous Body Images
SumOfUs has launched an online petition calling for Disney to "Stop using your children's characters to promote dangerous body images."
Weldon Owen Releases Two New 'Snow White' Books
In honor of the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first feature-length film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Weldon Owen is releasing two new collections that chronicle the complete making of the ground-breaking animated movie.
Book Review: 'The Art and Making of Hotel Transylvania'
This lush new book is a must have for fans and for anyone looking to dig deep into character design progressions.
Encounter with Peru Part 2 - Non-Human Storytellers
And so, while this series of blogs is not really related to animation per say, they are truly inspired by the power of imagination open-mindedness is capable of unveiling to us all.
Luxology Ships NPR Kit for modo
Non-photorealistic rendering kit produces hand-drawn and traditional looks for architectural, fine art, and technical illustration projects.
Book Review: 'Postcards & Doodles'
Tim Hodge’s new self published book is a fun collection of hand drawn postcards and decorated envelopes.
Encounter with Peru Part 1 - Non-Human Storytellers
I came across this amazing sculptured scene contained within a small, simple box. As I swung open its flimsy doors, it unveiled to me an astoundingly fantastical realm hidden within its tiny confinements. Its thoughtfully choreographed scene bloomed with magical stories exploding with imagination and fantasy. It rightly took my breath away.
MUTILATOR!
Growing up, I was a latch key kid, often coming home to an empty house after school. My babysitters’ names were Popeye, Tom, Jerry, Bugs and Daffy. I was literally raised on those old school cartoons with their over the top slapstick violence and impeccable timing.They would leave an indelible mark on me.
Cartoon Art Museum to Host 'The Art of ParaNorman' Exhibit
The Cartoon Art Museum presents original works of art from the feature film “ParaNorman” in an exhibit running from Saturday, August 11, through October 6, 2012.
Book Review: 'The Art and Making of ParaNorman'
Chronicle's new book goes in-depth to show the considerable differences and complexity of a full stop-motion feature utilizing LAIKA’s unique techniques.
'Wreck-It Ralph' Parody Unleashed
Artist and Ralph Bakshi super-fan Jeaux Janovsky creates a tribute to Disney’s forthcoming “Wreck-It Ralph.”
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art to Transfer Assets
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) and the Society of Illustrators have announced plans for MoCCA to transfer its assets to the Society.
Mind Your Business: Comic-Con Alter Egos – Part 2
…When we last left Mark, he was battling with a number-crunching Klingon and trying to Trek into the big Comic-Con sessions, where evidently too many had gone before him…
Crash Landing – Encounter with Reality Part 2
And so it seems that humanity is loosing appreciation and benefits of simple and pure nothingness, of silence and calm, which come with not being under pressure to talk, to respond, to converse, react, but instead to think and feel, digest and reflect. Why?