Monthly Archives: April 2010

10,000 Hours of Practice

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Alpestris

Yesterday, I was reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book: Outliers: The Story of Success. He hypothesizes that in order to really master something, like a sport or instrument, you need at least 10,000 hours of practice (about 10 years of practicing many … Continue reading →

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Storyboard Study – Troy – Part 1

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Alpestris

Reverse, quick gesture storyboards from the movie Troy Continue reading →

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Pen Sketches from Eadweard Muybridge Photos

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Alpestris

Pen gesture drawings based on Muybridge photos Continue reading →

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Pen Sketches – Arrested Development and Stewart & Colbert

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Alpestris

Arrested Development, Daily Show and Colbert Report sketches / gesture drawings Continue reading →

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Inspire Days! – Notes from my trip to Disney

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Alpestris

On April 8th and 9th 2010, I went to Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California for the third annual Inspire Days. I was invited by the director of the Talent Development Program who I met at the Ottawa Film Festival … Continue reading →

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Sheepskin!

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Alpestris

At the farmer’s market last weekend, I saw this sheepskin and was instantly smitten. I wanted it very badly. Time was limited and before I knew it, I had bought it.

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