A little while ago I had the opportunity to work with a great team put together by Byrd Alley to create a series of animated commercials for a new drug to help people suffering from a list of illnesses related to “type 2 inflammation”. Matt Sutter did the character and background art and I did the animation. In these pieces each illness is personified by a member of an extended family living in the same apartment building. The fun part for me was figuring out how to do various morph animations that pop up in each piece (ie. dumpling -> cringe, flowers -> congestion, pizza -> blob monster). View all four animations on my portfolio page.
Category Archives: Portfolio
“A Farewell To Arms” Redux
JustEleanor has been doing her own interpretations of classic book covers. I was asked to bring a little extra life into the artwork. Here’s an example of “A Farewell To Arms” by Ernest Hemmingway. It’s a very moving story.
End of July Racing
I love cycling and July is a special month for cyclists because it means that it’s time for the Tour de France. Both men’s and women’s races take place during the month, although with staggered starting dates and for different durations. The racing looks beautiful with the backdrop of different French regions and mountain ranges. There’s also the human drama with stories of champions, underdogs, legends, and legends in the making. If you’re curious to learn more and experience some of the thrills there is a wonderful documentary series available on Netflix called “Tour de France: Unchained” (crudely translated from the French title “Tour de France: Au Coeur du Peloton” or In the Heart of the Peloton).
My wife and I had the privilege of taking a self-guided bicycle tour of France several years ago. The luxurious fabled time before children. Unfortunately, it was not during July so seeing le Tour first hand wasn’t possible. However, we did get to ride some of the classic terrain that the race visits often. Afterwards we came home and collaborated on a series of art prints based on what we saw and experienced. I made some translations of these pieces as looping animations. Here’s one of those pieces inspired by riding through fields of lavender. I can still remember how it smells.
A Rainy Day
Rainy days can be frustrating. They can steal your joy. Maybe rainy days even make you feel a little bit sick, but they can be beautiful too. What do you do on a rainy day? How do they make you feel?
Dog Lover
This guy loves dogs. I mean REALLY loves them. Maybe you’re this guy? Perhaps someone you know is this guy? If so, I hope y’all find some dogs to dote upon today!
Me, Bike Polo, and After Effects
I’ve been meaning to learn Adobe After Effects for quite some time but never found the time. In the spirit of the “summer enrichment” routine that I’ve been putting my kids through (online assignments, Duolingo, and many library visits) , I finally prioritized the undertaking. Since I already had assets available for the social media managing I do for my bike polo club it seemed like a fun and convenient subject to use. Here are three social spots I made to promote the club.
Stretch Mark
Superhero “Stretch Mark” is on the lookout for a villain that committed a dastardly crime! Will he solve the mystery? What danger awaits?!?! Another animated gem based on a Birthday Street comic. Enjoy!
Dog Walking
Something fun in the works!
More Storyboard Work!
I just updated the storyboard section of my site. Check out all of the hot new material featuring health insurance plans for seniors AND bread (with videos)!!!