In contrast to Joy, we see Sadness. When we look at Sadness, it looks like it was created in the shape of a teardrop. He seems to have the center of gravity of his imaginary body lowered to the soles of his feet. He moves
Animation is a universal language. The stories we tell, the characters we bring to life, and the emotion we put on screen can connect with anyone, anywhere. However, learning how to make that animation usually relies heavily on spoken language. Mastering the 12 principles, struggling
As this year’s Tribeca Festival wraps, we’re reflecting on a lineup that brought plenty of highs, a few lows, and everything in between. Below, Rachel and I dive into our festival favorites, as well as the films that didn’t quite resonate with us. ACT ONE
October 28 is International Animation Day and that gives us a great opportunity to revisit some of our classics. Instead of suggesting a list of movies to watch, how about a little game? I will ask you 10 questions to test your knowledge. Ready? Let’s
Warner Bros. has made some changes to the release date, unrelated to its pending marriage with Paramount. DC Robins Origin Animated Film and Puppets dynamic duo will be moved from June 30, 2028 to September 22, 2028. The reasoning is that Warner Bros. distribution believes
A heads up to blog readers: I’m teaming up with my friend Mike Monteiro next Friday (August 28!) to offer a 90-minute online workshop packed with information on MAKING BOOKS. mike and i have decades of combined experience crafting books, graphic novels, zines, and unique
Andy Donato inside his studio in 2015 With great sadness I learned that a long time ago toronto sun cartoonist Andy Donato He died at age 89 after suffering a head injury during a fall while playing a round at his beloved Hunt Club golf
Yesterday we had a wonderful day at Ascot. More than 700 SAP partners and experts attended the #SAPUKIPartnerSummit, exploring new ways to collaborate around the future of SAP “AI-First, Suite-First”. The air was cold but the welcome was warm at the famous horse racing venue
Good time to you, Jazz Pickles. Have you ever wanted to be a piñata? I can think of ways that most of us already are, and like everything in life, it includes a light side and a dark side. First, the shadow: As children, we
Excerpt from a two-page wordless comic about the ways creating art is good company for the soul, illustrated in a whimsical 12-panel sequence in which an elephant drawing comes to life from a canvas. Titled “Art Can Be A Good Companion,” 2026, original artwork by