Monthly Archives: May 2009

Looking for Funding at the Annecy Animation Festival

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Heather Larkin

This year I’m going to the Annecy Animation Festival in France. I’m very excited. I’ve never been to an animation festival before, let alone such a big and awesome one as this. I’ll be there from June 9th – June … Continue reading →

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Figure Drawing with Watercolors

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Heather Larkin

I went to a figure drawing session at the Hamilton Art Museum yesterday. I’ve never used watercolors in drawing from life before, but I was pretty happy with the results: Some 1 minute sketches: One 5 minute sketch: 5 minute … Continue reading →

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Why I love Miyazaki

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Heather Larkin

My google alerts for “Studio Ghibli” clued me into this article about my main man, Hayao Miyazaki. A choice quote: “A stiff, avuncular presence in his tweed suit and maths teacher’s glasses, Miyazaki is clearly uneasy dealing with the media … Continue reading →

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Delibrate Practice = Genius

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Heather Larkin

I read this article from the New York Times today and it really hits home a topic that’s been on my mind lately. It refers to the following book, which I’ve read a bit of as well: Talent Is Overrated: … Continue reading →

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