The Art of Ramona: First day of the Fundamentals of Animation

Monday, July 5, 2010

First day of the Fundamentals of Animation

So sorry I have been away from you all this last while. I just didn't draw much, so I had nothing to post. I know I am a visual person myself so when I go to blogs, I usually look for pictures or something to capture my interest or I get bored. Unless they are a fantastic writer like Melissa. Also she will kill me if I don't read it... Only kidding!

Anyways, I started the Fundamentals of Animation summer program today. I loved it. We talked quite a bit for the first while, but in the second half we had to create a character to animate later on. just a couple minutes of film I believe. I drew quite a few characters at first just playing around with what I wanted. I needed it to be simple, yet interesting. Also, it must be able to be funny. Everyone likes humor.

So after all that I decided on a little raccoon. Meet Skip-

Working out the different views, and shapes.

In order to be able to draw him in multiple views and angles, I need to practice. Tomorrow I will be watching Pocahontas to watch the drawings of Meeko. I'm very excited.

Some people have crazy detailed characters, I don't know how they will be able to animate them. Good Luck!!

The other day before going to the movies I headed to the mall and sat in the food court so as to draw people. As always I had tons of fun, and enjoyed the results. When I draw people I feel like I get to know them, or at least make up a story about them in my head. When I look back on the drawing later, I remember everything about the moment I drew it.

Here are the drawings -

First life drawing class tomorrow..

3 comments:

bloggeranonymousJuly 6, 2010 at 2:46 PM
I LOOOOOVE Skip! He's sooooo cute!!!
I should come with you sometime to the mall and watch you draw!! Looks hilarious!!!
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MelissaJuly 6, 2010 at 3:21 PM
I already saw all of these so you know my opinion. You know which mall characters are my favorite.

But I will say this again.

I love Skip. He has to be my favorite little character you have ever done (except for Sawyer!!) he is adorable, mischievous, and cute as a button!

Seriously.

I'm a little in love with him. I can't wait to see the animated result.

Hope your having fun drawing naked people today!
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KimJuly 6, 2010 at 8:33 PM
SO GOOD :)
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The Walrus and the Carpenter

The sun was shining on the sea,
Shining with all his might:
He did his very best to make
The billows smooth and bright--
And this was odd,
because it was
The middle of the night.

The moon was shining sulkily,
Because she thought the sun
Had got no business to be there
After the day was done--
"It's very rude of him," she said,
"To come and spoil the fun!"

The sea was wet as wet could be,
The sands were dry as dry.
You could not see a cloud, because
No cloud was in the sky:
No birds were flying overhead--
There were no birds to fly.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Were walking close at hand;
They wept like anything to see
Such quantities of sand:
"If this were only cleared away,"
They said, "it would be grand!"

"If seven maids with seven mops
Swept it for half a year.
Do you suppose," the Walrus said,
"That they could get it clear?""I doubt it," said the Carpenter,
And shed a bitter tear.

"O Oysters, come and walk with us!
"The Walrus did beseech."
A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,
Along the briny beach:
We cannot do with more than four,
To give a hand to each."

The eldest Oyster looked at him,
But never a word he said:
The eldest Oyster winked his eye,
And shook his heavy head--
Meaning to say he did not choose
To leave the oyster-bed.

But four young Oysters hurried up,
All eager for the treat:
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,
Their shoes were clean and neat--
And this was odd, because, you know,
They hadn't any feet.

Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four;
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more, and more, and more--
All hopping through the frothy waves,
And scrambling to the shore.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Walked on a mile or so,
And then they rested on a rock
Conveniently low:
And all the little Oysters stoodAnd waited in a row.

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."

"But wait a bit," the Oysters cried,
"Before we have our chat;
For some of us are out of breath,
And all of us are fat!"

"No hurry!" said the Carpenter.
They thanked him much for that.
"A loaf of bread," the Walrus said,
"Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed--

Now if you're ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed."
"But not on us!" the Oysters cried,
Turning a little blue.
"After such kindness, that would beA dismal thing to do!"
"The night is fine," the Walrus said.
"Do you admire the view?

"It was so kind of you to come!
And you are very nice!
"The Carpenter said nothing but
"Cut us another slice:
I wish you were not quite so deaf--
I've had to ask you twice!"

"It seems a shame," the Walrus said,
"To play them such a trick,
After we've brought them out so far,
And made them trot so quick!
"The Carpenter said nothing but
"The butter's spread too thick!"

"I weep for you," the Walrus said:
"I deeply sympathize."
With sobs and tears he sorted out
Those of the largest size,
Holding his pocket-handkerchief
Before his streaming eyes.

"O Oysters," said the Carpenter,
"You've had a pleasant run!
Shall we be trotting home again?'
But answer came there none--
And this was scarcely odd, because
They'd eaten every one.