The Mysterious Traveller

So the new year brings a new show reel, finally. I hadn't edited my old one (or indeed add anything new) for nigh on three years ago, creating a minor existential funk that needed to be amended. I have slotted in more animation from projects I have been involved with and also with snippets of my own work (including new creations George the Knight and Alan the Stegosaurus ). I think it's generally healthy to remake the show reel every twelve months perhaps, depending on if there is actually things to add of course. Mainly because it's good practice; editing at least.  When I get the chance, I continue to work on the Mortal Kombat animation alongside co creator Steven Cummings  and brother Harold, who has been working on the authentic techno music. This has been an incredibly lengthy process, but each stage presents us with an optimistic sample of what will finally be assembled in the near future. The video above is only a simple test animation u...

Frodo  Who the f**k is this chap? Pippin Oh just some blockheaded drunkard from Hardbottle I think I'm finally on the road where the term it'll pay off in the end  has significant relevance. Not in a literal sense as my financial issues are far from being settled, but metaphorically; where playing the waiting game has now begun rewarding me for my patience. This month especially I have felt incredibly uplifted by upcoming events and networking with people connected to these events (all animation related of course). I feel that my current status as an animator is steadily growing with every message I send, every piece of feedback I receive or the comments concerning my work. Every opportunity I am given is graciously accepted. I just need to focus and channel all this productive feeling into productive ACTION ! I have managed to secure a work experience placement in Birmingham's arts and media quarter, known as the Custard Factory , at a studio called Yamina...