You all know how much I love animated films, so this week I’m choosing to highlight a very special movie that looks absolutely incredible and has a strong art historical theme. Combining both stop-motion and 2D animation, The Inventor tells the story of Leonardo da Vinci as he tests out his more ambitious inventions in […]
Read more "“The Inventor”"I just watched “Your Name,” a 2016 Japanese animated feature written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, and it is one of the best films I have ever seen – live action, animated or otherwise. Seriously. Not only is every single scene a breathtaking work of art, but the story is absolutely wonderful. “Your Name” is […]
Read more "“Your Name”"Did you know that Salvador Dali collaborated with a variety of fellow artists and creatives including Walt Disney? Together they planned “Destino,” a Fantasia-inspired animated short film without dialogue and set to music. While the project was begun in 1946, it was Roy Disney who finally oversaw the film’s completion in 2003. This short film […]
Read more "“Destino”"“Weathering With You” is the sophomore effort of director Makoto Shinkai that is currently taking the world of animation by storm. This film will not only appeal to fans of the Studio Ghibli films produced by the esteemed living legend Hayao Miyazaki, but to anyone who appreciates animated film-making, whether hand-drawn or computer generated. Without […]
Read more "“Weathering With You”"The Geek Out! Art Show opened last week at Dandelion Community Cafe in Orlando, FL and I am pleased to share that I have a few pieces in the show. In an attempt to push myself creatively, I have been busy painting all new artwork for 2019’s art shows and events. Of course, that means […]
Read more "“Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse”"“Isle of Dogs” is a stop-motion animated film by Wes Anderson that was released earlier this year. In addition to having a thoughtful and moving story that explores the quintessential human-dog relationship, the puppetry used in the stop-motion process is astounding. I strongly recommend watching all the “making of” documentaries included with the film. You […]
Read more "Isle of Dogs"The community of Eau Gallie, Florida is experiencing a fascinating and on-going debate about art. Centered around a mural created by artist Matt Gondek, the city has been struggling with complaints from its citizens that the artwork in question is too violent. However, the design for the mural was approved by the city of Melbourne’s […]
Read more "The Eau Gallie Mural"The official trailer for the upcoming film “Loving Vincent” has been released and it is incredible! I am so excited that this film will finally make its debut in the U.S. on September 22nd and with a soundtrack by the incomparable Clint Mansell. The timing coincides perfectly with my upcoming lecture, “Loving Vincent: The Legacy […]
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