In this article, I will explain how style, backgrounds, and character designs create the look of any given animated film. Vision, the design or style to match the story Once animators have a story in mind, it is pivotal to strive for a particular artistic style or VISION to tell it well. Ralph Bakshi, whoContinue reading “The Big Ten, Part 2: Look, creating a film’s mood and aesthetic”
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The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 5-1
Here we are finally at the end of the list. It had been an interesting journey but I feel satisfied with the choices I made. In my mind, beauty is often accompanied by stories I feel spiritually connected to. They open the mind and feed my hunger for divine things. These next five films openedContinue reading “The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 5-1”
Month of Art: Day 13 The Book of Kells (ca. 800)/ The Secret of Kells (2009)
I decided to do something a little different for this post, since I have not written one for awhile. (SORRY). Yesterday, as I sat pondering what new and incredible artwork I could showcase, I remembered The Book of Kells out of nowhere. At first, I was trying to find something Russian or Mongolian to postContinue reading “Month of Art: Day 13 The Book of Kells (ca. 800)/ The Secret of Kells (2009)”
The Best Animated Films of 2014
The time has come for confrontation! (Just Kidding) In all seriousness, I have wanted to write my opinions about the best films last year for awhile now. I made sure that I watched most of the film’s critics and fans deemed to be high-quality animated films released in the year 2014 before writing my post. Continue reading “The Best Animated Films of 2014”
From the Perspective of an Old Soul 