There's a write up about our studio and the Kelowna animation industry in the latest issue of Okanagan Life Magazine. If you happen to see a copy check it out!

Urinal Robot

I was using the lavatory at a restaurant in Osoyoos, BC when I saw this sad robot. I had to take a photo. The guy beside me thought I was taking a picture of something else.

Yeti pattern

A quick little wallpaper doodle.

305 Schnarg Bargs

That's a lot of Schnargs! 305 to be exact.

Here's another series concept I have. A show that makes absolutely no sense, the story of my life.

We're back!

Hello friends! It's been a while since I've posted anything on this blog. I haven't been making Honkbarn lately as there are so many other ideas and projects which are occupying my time. That's why I've switched this blog up to feature our company Yeti Farm Creative. We're a studio of 10 artists and animators based in Kelowna, BC. We're kicking off this updated blog with a project I've been working on with THE Andrew W.K.. Enjoy!

New Series

Hello Honkbarn fans! Come check out the Yetifarm blog and follow the creation of a new series I've been working on, Specimen

Space

Oh no! Honk is HAAANGRRRY!

Meet Snarf

This is Snarf. He plays the bass using nose hairs as strings.

Wham!

Some Wham poses by Joliwa and Ramzoid.

Character Poses

Jorden Oliwa lent his talent and helped rough out some Honk poses. Fun stuff!

I recently entered a drawing contest that I made up. I didn't fair so well.

Rain Dance BG

Another environment test

Absract BG

This guy has some crazy good textures on his website... www.lostandtaken.com One of his textures was used as a backdrop in my painting here.

Another couple of BG tests

I'm liking this one a bit better. There's more depth which in turn means more room for these dudes to move around.

Backgrounds

The next stage of Honkbarn 6 will be getting the look of picture down. I'm experimenting with some different background styles. This one includes some real world elements which I'd like to start incorporating into Honkbarn. I'm not so sure I like this one but it was fun to do none the less.

Specimens

Honkbarn 6

One thing we're going to do in 2011 is animate a Honkbarn 6. Below is a line-up of the characters who will be in the new episode. I've re-designed them to be a bit more vibrant and playful.

Happy New Year!

Yeti Farm Creative

Check out the new website!

http://www.yetifarmcreative.com

Old vs. new Honk

Old vs. New

I figure it's about time I dust off the ol' Honkbarn and try to bring it back to life. I'm trying to add a bit more life to the characters and design them so they're a bit easier to animate. I like the crude old version but the brighter colours should translate better against a BG. Here's Barn. New or old?

Spaceship

colour overload

project drater

You may recognize these weirdos from a few posts down.
They're part of a new personal project I have in the works.

I recently made a few screen capture tutorials for my animation students. A good starters guide to animating in Flash. Hopefully I can get around to creating a lesson for building and posing.

Part 1



Part 2



Part 3

Here's a few screen shots from a documentary by filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns. It's a live action doc with a few animated sections. I had the pleasure of designing and animating a sequence for this film. One of the best jobs I've had in animation, Jeff is an uber talented guy and was a lot of fun to work with. His film will release soon I hope. I've seen a rough cut and it's amazing so far. The final screen shot is based on a landscape in Kelowna, my hometown and soon to be new home again. We're moving there tomorrow after 11 years in Vancouver. It'll be nice to slow things down a bit and be closer to family, the ski hills and lake. I'll miss all the good folks I've met in Vancouver but will be back to visit soon. Till next time!

Port Moody Bear

I was pouring a cup of coffee this morning and this little guy was looking through my window. It was a bit of a shock. I say little because Mom was out there too but she left by the time I got my camera out. My dog didn't even notice them creeping around.

MADE IN P.R.C.

Self Portrait

Which?

They have these at the Vancouver Aquarium right now, kinda by those sand worm things.