ANewShadeOfBlue

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Hey, could you tell us if the client is an organization or independent?

Happy Halloween, everyone! Here's my contribution. We had this lucky encounter in Pasadena.

She reminds me of Mabel Pines for some reason. Dipper must have convinced her to join the X-Files.

Well, my adventure has come to an end. I worried I'd be disappointed afterwards. There's definitely things I'll do differently if I make it back, but I'm proud of myself. I stepped way out of my comfort zone, traveled across the country, just to talk to my fellow artist. Chasing my dreams. I did it!

It was a cloudy day, but a productive one. According to the panels I went to I'm doing a lot of things right. I even walked into a free milk tea. We ended the day with a showing of Animation Award Winning Shorts. My favorite was "When I Retire."

I made it! The last couple of days have been awesome. Lightbox is a lot to take in, but my sister has been helping me stay focused on my goals. I'm already out of business cards.

I'm on my way.

It's finally time. I've been working towards this event for over a year. I doubt I'll secure a job, but I want to get my name out there. Wish me luck.
Goals
- Hand out most of my business cards
- Talk to recruiters and studios at their booths
- Commune with fellow artists at and outside of the Expo

Am I missing something here?

I'm slowly figuring the Moth out. Certain features keep reappearing.

Welcome back. 👋

I'm struggling with my super hero's four arms. It would be easier to just drop the number down to two, but it makes him stand out.

I'm working on a super hero design. He's called The Mythic Moth.

YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue Once There Was Darkness: Moon - Rig Demo

I'm adding this demo to my portfolio site in preparation for the Light Box Animation Expo.

youtu.be/CyHkVATgo70

YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue Once There Was Darkness: Sun - Rig Demo

I'm still getting ready for the Lightbox Expo. Here's a rigging demo for Sun, a character from my animated short, Once There Was Darkness. It was made in Animate CC.
youtu.be/44tGyGtjbj0

YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue Gary Rodgers- Animation Reel 2025

The Lightbox Animation Expo is happening in October. I'm updating and improving my portfolio as best I can before then. Here's my new animation Reel.

youtu.be/V9nK-VxWceQ

A few highlights from the Outer Banks.

Alright, I missed yesterday's drawing post, but in my defense...

I'm on vacation.

YouTube video by Vivziepop Homestuck the Animated Pilot Trailer

So a few months ago I got into a series called Homestuck. Check out what a friend sent me the other day. How's that for timing? youtu.be/Yl5x8jpiOsg?...

5. I'll be honest... I was half asleep with these.

4. I'm working on my teeth issues.

3. I can't draw teeth.

2. This one is just bad. I need to figure out teeth.

1. Okay, I missed my first day. Time to restart the count. This one's a bit more of a caricature.

12. I wanted to try something more expressive.

11. That was close. I Almost forgot to post tonight.

10. I made this one without a reference. I might be learning something.

Wow. Good luck with your plans and work. This juggling act is hard to keep up, but we do it for the love of the craft.

And a few bucks and applause goes a long way, too.

9. I might be doing these for a while.