Opposition to anthropomorphism

Anthropomorphism has a varied application to religion and religious matters.
Certain religions and religious leaders throughout history have actually condemned it, for example Xenophanes, a Greek philosopher during 570–480 BC, said that God could not be limited by portrayals of anthropomorphism.

"The greatest god" resembles man "neither in form nor in mind."
Love to Know 1911 (2006)

Both Islam and Judaism reject physical portrayals of God; Judaism further rejected this antagonism to the idea after Christian’s claimed that Jesus Christ is the physical manifestation of God.

Many people believe that anthropomorphism can help people feel closer to God and do not see any harm in it. If God truly understands and loves us he will accept what helps us believe and cope with the theory of a mighty being watching over us.

Anthropomorphism is not just a religious debate but also a literary debate, for example in 1911, in China's Hunan province; Lewis Carroll's novel ‘Alice's Adventures in Wonderland’ was banned. They believed that "animals should not use human language" and it "puts animals and human beings on the same level." GDFL (2009)

Later in the twentieth century George Orwell's novel Animal Farm used anthropomorphism to satirize Stalinism, as voiced by a pig in the famous passage below.

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others".


This is a good example of how using anthropomorphism of animals can help make much broader and complex political statements accessible and interesting to the general public. This is because people can relate to the animals and absorb the message easily whereas if the message were presented in another style they would not listen as intently.

The Looney Tunes

I've been looking at the Looney Tunes as they are and were a big influence for me. When I was young we used to always go to the Warner Brothers store and sit in a large model of Martin the Martian's spaceship as it contained a TV that played Looney Tune shorts. My mum would then wander off doing her shopping. I thought this was great as I didn't have to wander around town and got to watch Willie Coyote, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and all the other greats! I was devastated when the store closed and I still wish it re-opened as it was my favourite store and quite possibly always will be.

Below is a quote I found that I find quite inspirational. It's funny how it also has a bit of a jibe towards Disney as 2 of their original animators wrote a book called 'The illusion of life'.


"A small child once said to me: 'You don't draw Bugs Bunny, you draw pictures of Bugs Bunny.' That's a very profound observation because it means he thinks that the characters are alive, which, as far as I'm concerned, is true. And, I feel the same way about animation ..... Animation isn't an illusion of life. It is life."

Chuck Jones

http://www.animationusa.com/resources/aboutwb.html


Looney Tune books to look at

I especially want to look at the last book as it even includes model sheets, background art and how they actually created and made the Looney Tunes! Only problem is, its not published any more so I will have to find a used copy. The cheapest I have found so far is just over £30!

* Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: Complete Illustrated Guide to Warner Brothers Cartoons
by Jerry Beck, Will Friedwald

* Looney Tunes: The Ultimate Visual Guide
by Jerry Beck

*Animating the Looney Tunes Way (Looney Tunes Collection)
by Tony Cervone

Japanese anthropomorphized animals

I was searching the Internet for anthropomorphized animals in culture and came across this image from a Japanese magazine. I think they are either Mice or Rats. I love how they are wearing Kimono's and are all different sizes. It's a great example of the Japanese using anthropomorphism and is actually quite a nice image.


Found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/37217398@N02/3536158725/

My confusion and conflicting advice - dissertation

Should the dissertation be based on the development of ideas towards my final animation or is it a discussion of the theory behind my final animation?

Am I on the right line by what I have written as a dissertation plan? Am I pretty much writing what I had started on my blog but mixed with the anthropomorphism and jungle book stuff?

Anthropomorpism

Anthropomorphism is when a non-human creature, phenomena, element or object has human characteristics and attributes. For example an animal acting with human incentives such as the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland who is trying to not be late, he acts like a human because how he speaks, runs, dresses and has human emotions. For something to have anthropomorphism it only needs one of these examples so the White Rabbit is on the extreme end of the example. A more modest example is the cat from ‘Simon’s Cat’. Most of the time he acts like a cat, the thing that makes him have anthropomorphism is that he does small human like actions such as hitting his owner with a baseball bat or carrying a plant pot, obvious things that a real cat can’t do.

Most cultures actually use anthropomorphised animals as characters in their fables such as the Asop fables or the Just so Stories. I believe this is because animals are a big interest for children and can be an easier and more enjoyable way for them to learn to morals.

“The term derives from the combination of the Greek ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos), "human" and μορφή (morphē), "shape" or "form".” Found on Wikipedia

Abstract

My project is going to cover the different ways cats can be animated and use that information to build my project. I am going to look at how anthropomorphism can be used and has been used. I am also going to look at different types of animation for example stop-frame, traditional and 3D. Then I am going to look at how books have been changed when made into an animated film specifically looking at The Jungle Book. Then I am going to look in detail at previous animations and documentaries of cats and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each method. For example comparing the animation, ‘Simon’s Cat’ with the much more complicated and time consuming ‘The Aristocats’. Finally I will look at real cat behaviour, breeds, body language.

Cat body language

I've been researching this as it will be important in making my cat actually act like it should. Below are 3 images I found explaining what different actions mean. I found them at http://www.messybeast.com/cat_talk2.htm This site also has a lot of information on cat's body language. I am planning on going through it all and picking out any comments that will be especially helpful.






I also found the information below at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_body_language I have included my comments in red to what I have seen from Remus.

* Disgust - Lifting and subsequent shaking of a paw or paws. The more paws, the stronger a feeling is indicated; this can sometimes be a four paw affair with each paw being lifted and shaken in turn. This is possibly related to the identical action that's displayed after stepping in water.
Remus must be rather confused then. He goes in the bath and does this at first but then runs around in the water playing.

* Aggression - The swishing or sweeping of the tail in a wide swath, mid-air or against a person means the cat is trying to get the person's attention. And if the message isn't getting through, the cat may simply leave the room.

* Contentedness - Kneading with the paws on a person or, for example, a favorite blanket or sleeping spot. Young kittens knead their mother's nipples to stimulate the feeding reflex in her so that her milk flows for the kittens to suckle on. Cats may knead for a short or extended period of time, the extended period is sometimes interpreted by people as a sign of discomfort or restlessness, but it is more likely the cat is happy. Most cats will demonstrate this for about ten minutes at the longest.
Remus does this a lot to his favourite blanket especially just before he falls asleep. He also sucks it and purrs. I can't see it being a sign of discomfort more a sign of comfort and happyness.

* Relaxation - Sprawling on the side or back and, possibly, rolling about; this may be seen, for example, when a person enters the room or stirs from their seat. The cat may display this at the same time as the person's movement.
Remus will just fall and sprawl on his side any where. He can he sat behind you in the kitchen and when you turn around he will then be sprawled. It does say its a sign of relaxation, maybe he is.

* Greeting - A particular sort of vocalization, such as a low meow or chirp, possibly with simultaneous purring.
Remus defintley does this! If I go away for a few hours or a day, I come home and he talks to me lots and purrs while doing it. Its as if he is telling me off for going, welcoming me and telling me what he's been up to all in one long meowing session. He rubs himself on me lots as well and almost falls over doing so. I know this means he is showing me that I am his and that he was attention.

* Affection - A pressing of the face or top of the head against a person's body, leaving a scent as a marking of territory.

* Submission - Upon being approached, it will fall down on its side, indicating it is not seeking attention and is unwilling to put up a fight.
Remus does this to Matt (my friend) a lot as he likes to play fight with Remus. I think he has learnt to trick Matt sometimes though as he will do this but suddenly attacking him. Its funny as soon as Matt attacks him back he will start licking him as if apologising and will surrender again.

More sketches

My Dissertation Plan

¬¬Below is my dissertation plan. The headings aren't in order at the moment though. At some point I will rearrange them.


Title - The Animation of Cats

Intro - What I am going to talk about? What each subject will cover.

My project is going to cover the different ways cats can be animated and use that information to build my project. I am going to look at how anthropomorphism can be used and has been used. I am also going to look at different types of animation for example stop-frame, traditional and 3D. Then I am going to look at how books have been changed when made into an animated film specifically looking at The Jungle Book. Then I am going to look in detail at previous animations and documentaries of cats and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each method. For example comparing the animation, ‘Simon’s Cat’ with the much more complicated and time consuming ‘The Aristocats’. Finally I will look at real cat behaviour, breeds, body language.

Aims -

Heading - Anthropomorphism What is it? Any thoughts and ideas for my work. Comment on books/films containing Anthropomorphism.

Anthropomorphism is when a non-human creature, phenomena, element or object has human characteristics and attributes. For example an animal acting with human incentives such as the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland who is trying to not be late, he acts like a human because how he speaks, runs, dresses and has human emotions. For something to have anthropomorphism it only needs one of these examples so the White Rabbit is on the extreme end of the example. A more modest example is the cat from ‘Simon’s Cat’. Most of the time he acts like a cat, the thing that makes him have anthropomorphism is that he does small human like actions such as hitting his owner with a baseball bat or carrying a plant pot, obvious things that a real cat can’t do.

Most cultures actually use anthropomorphised animals as characters in their fables such as the Asop fables or the Just so Stories. I believe this is because animals are a big interest for children and can be an easier and more enjoyable way for them to learn to morals.

“The term derives from the combination of the Greek ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos), "human" and μορφή (morphē), "shape" or "form".” Wikipedia


Heading - Different types of animation
Compare them and why I would or wouldn't want to do it in each form. Including different types of backgrounds. Also, do tests in 3D and hand drawn to see which I prefer and I believe I am better at. If I feel more confident in one form than the other then it will be best to stick with that one. Also, remember my idea of possibly mixing 2 forms.

Heading - From Book to Animation
The Jungle Book comparison between the book and film.

Heading - Previous animations on cats
Looking at realistic and anthropomorpision cats. Write about positives and negatives.
Below are some examples that I could look at.

• Simon’s Cat
• Splat the Cat
• The Aristocats
• The Lion King
• Eye of the Leopard (Documentary)
• Cheetah Blood Brothers (Documentary)
• National Geographic’s The Secret Life of Cat (Documentary)

Heading - Study of Cats
How they move, look, breeds, sounds, reactions.etc.
Use books, magazines, internet, watching my cat.


Summary and Final Idea -
Tying it all together. How my research has affected my idea. If it changed it or re-inforced it. Describe my final idea.


References


Appendix

This weeks plan

Planning time again. Yeah not really that exciting and having a chest infection is making it harder to concentrate on actually doing the work. Any way, here is my plan of what I want to have done by next week.

• Finish writing Jungle Book part of essay
• Write rough intro
• Do 500 words on different types of animation
• Look at people and cartoon characters with the type of acting I’m looking for.
• Do life drawings and experiments for my human character
• Do a thumbnail storyboard for my short film

Short idea based on happenings with Remus

For where this idea came fom you need to look at my Remus blog. I've loved the idea of doing an animation with the feel of 'Simons Cat' and I feel what I have wrote below has that feeling.

Blue text is Remus' actions and red is mine.



Remus the naughty cat


I'm working on laptop and eating a ham sandwich at the same time.

Remus stalks around the sofa, hiding, popping his out in various places. He then runs to his toy box and knocks it over.

I look up and awwww grrrr and roll eyes but go back to work.

The whole time Remus is looking Innocent but as soon as he sees I am looking away he grabs the Cat Nip bag and carries it to under the stool and rips it open.

I look up just as it happens.

Remus is eating it and smacking it (his pupils go big during eating).

I run to him yelling.

Remus runs off.

I get there go awwww as bending down and try to pick up the spilt catnip.

While doing this Remus comes back and starts jumping and rolling in it again and getting in the way.

Once only crumbs are left I go back to work.

Remus carries on messing the crumbs until he notices I'm eating my sandwich. He sneaks up and sits on the arm of the sofa.

I look at him and move the sandwich away.

He sneaks around the back and meows at me and looks at sandwich.

I shake head and move it back to my left side.

He waits till I'm not looking and goes behind me.

I look around think hes gone.

He then sneaks back to my left and he reaches to my sandwich in my left hand and licks my sandwich!

I look and then look away but suddenly shoot my head back and snatch my sandwich back.

Remus still has his tongue out during this but the jumps off the sofa as I wave my hand and look angry. He runs to the other side of the sofa and hides at the back of it.

I've been watching this but as he looks calm, I go back to eating my sandwich and working on laptop.

Remus suddenly pops his head up and does the glare he does when hes going to attack me on the stairs but then stops and meerkats to scope the room. He looks up and sees the string at the top of the curtain. (Zoom in as he notices it). He then goes back to the stairs stalk pose, wiggles his bum and shoots up the curtain as he's reaching...

I jump up and grab him and put him on the floor and finger wag him, he goes for my finger so I growl. I then fix the top of the corner and turn around to find him finishing my sandwich! I awwww and fall to sit down flopped on the sofa. Looking defeated.

He looks at me and pulls out one of his toy mice and puts it on the plate and slides it to me with a big grin.

My mouth drops and just turn eyes to camera and roll my eyes.

Some stories on Cat's that I found

I have been looking around on forums for peoples favourites and using search engines for stories. The ones below are some I like the sound of. Some are books though so would have to either get them from the library or buy them. One thing I'm dissappointed in is that none of them are funny and I got my heart a bit set on that. I will keep looking though.

Gobbolino the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray Williams
Why was I ever born a witch's kitten? Why - oh, why?" With his bright blue eyes and sparky magic whiskers, no one could mistake Gobbolino for a kitchen cat, but that's just what he longs to be. So, while his sister Sootica learns how to ride a broomstick and turn mice into toads, Gobbolino sets off to find a nice warm fire and a family to care for him. He has many adventures along the way and makes many friends, until he finally finds the home he dreams of. First published in 1942, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat continues to delight children - a true modern classic.

Catkin by Antonia Barber
Told in folkloric cadence, Barber's story is about the rescue of baby Carrie, who was switched for a changeling by the Little People. The hero of the tale is a multitalented cat called Catkin, so named because he was "...so small that he could sit in comfort on the palm of a man's hand." Because Carrie was stolen while in Catkin's care, the furry fellow risks all to venture into the enchanted land inside the hill. There, of course, he answers three riddles, the last of which frees Carrie but also binds him to that land forever. Posed with a final dilemma, the Lord of the Little People seeks guidance from the Wise Woman; her solution is to have the child and cat spend each winter in the underground realm and return to their own land each spring.

Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd
There are a few books on Slinky Malinki. He is one of the cats in one of the author's previous books, "Hairy Maclary Scattercat" - a feline character to match the canine Maclary. It features the adventures of the stalking and lurking adventurous cat Slinky Malinki who is a common cat during the day but becomes a thief as night falls. Written for pre-school children, with rhythmic, rhyming text. It has become a best-selling bedtime story book in New Zealand.

Winnie the Witch by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas
Winnie the Witch has a problem. Everything in her house is black. The carpets are black, the chairs are black, the bed is black with black sheets, the pictures on the walls are black and there is even a black bath. Winnie likes it that way. But Wilbur the cat is also black and, when he closes his eyes, Winnie can’t see him against all the other blacks in the house. After she’s stepped on him just once too often,Winnie decides that a little magic will do the trick. ABRACADABRA! and Wilbur has a red head, a yellow body, a pink tail, blue whiskers and four purple paws. Poor Wilbur! Even the birds laugh at him when he tries to hide up in a tree. Luckily,Winnie thinks of a new trick that can put everything right!

Remus Blog

I just created a new blog to record all the naughty or funny things that involve my cat, Remus. He is a Bengal Cat and was born 14th May 2009. This is to give me ideas for a short that I am hoping will be the similar type of stories to the Simon's Cat shorts just with 3D characters, hand-drawn backgrounds and involve my own characters, the cat being Remus. The link to my new blog is below.

http://naughtyremus.blogspot.com/

Write my own story or use an already exsisting one?

I really like the idea of writing my own story but my lecturer, Derek thinks it will be too hard for me. I already have lots of ideas though so I have decided to look at stories and see if any interest me. It was recommended that I look at stories with Cats as cats are my favourite animal. While I am looking I am going to think of ideas for my own story just encase I don't find a story I really like.
Another idea is... could I turn a joke into an animated short film. I would like my short film make people laugh.

Anthropomorphism (An-thro-po-mor-phism)

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings, phenomena, material states and objects or abstract concepts. Examples include animals and plants depicted as creatures with human motivation able to reason and converse and forces of nature such as winds, rain or the sun. The term derives from the combination of the Greek ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos), "human" and μορφή (morphē), "shape" or "form".

It is strongly associated with art and storytelling where it has ancient roots. Most cultures possess a long-standing fable tradition with anthropomorphised animals as characters that can stand as commonly recognised types of human behaviour.

Examples are:
* Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland
* Looney Toons
* The Magic Mirror from Snow White
* Lumiere, the candlestick from Disney's Beauty and the Beast
* Pokemon
* Simon's Cat


This is the idea of what I could research for my dissertation. The idea is that it will combine with my project, aiming it at the ideas of 'The Fish Shop Cat' or 'Just So Stories' ideas.

I also found a website that might help me write my dissertation. http://www.editavenue.com/writingtip.asp?cid=93302

Lasseter Promises More Hand-drawn Animation

Animation Magazine made the following report on September 14th and I think it's brilliant news. I always loved the traditional hand-drawn animation and it makes it even better that my idol John Lasseter was the one to reveal the information! Below is report. The link to the original report can be found here -


Lasseter Promises More Hand-drawn Animation
By: Thomas J. Mclean

Pixar and Disney animation chief John Lasseter has built the studio’s sterling reputation on cutting-edge CG animation, but says Disney fans can expect to see a lot more hand-drawn animation in the future.

Speaking at Disney’s D23 fan expo in Anaheim, Lasseter gave fans a peek at the upcoming hand-drawn film The Princess and the Frog, and a new Winnie the Pooh feature due out in 2011, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He said that studios had made a mistake in focusing solely on CG animation.

“I never quite understood why the studios thought people wouldn’t want to watch it,” Lasseter said, according to a Reuters report. “What audiences didn’t want was bad movies.”

Speaking to press, Lasseter denied there was any truth to the rumor that Pixar was planning an Ant-Man movie as part of Disney’s recently announced plans to buy Marvel Entertainment.

He also announced some casting news for the upcoming Toy Story 3, confirming that John Morris will return as the voice of Andy. Jeff Garliln, Bonnie Hunt, Timothy Dalton and Whoopi Goldberg also will play voices in the film.

Dissertation Ideas

Seen as my tutor is demanding we have a title in less than a day I am trying to think what I can do! I strongly disagree with how he is forcing us to push a dissertation as I feel that any idea I come up with now will not be stuck with and will have wasted my time. I found the following quote and wish he would listen to it.
"The key elements to the writing of an animation dissertation are the same key elements that exist in the writing of any academic dissertation. Before beginning an animation dissertation, a great deal of thought must be given to the topic to be discussed. A poor decision in terms of topic at this stage may lead to a lot of wasted time and problems in completing the dissertation adequately."

Any way, here are some ideas.

* The quality of art and acting in traditional animation, and how 3d animation lacks this quality. (With this idea I could argue how 3d animation retains these elements just in a different way).

* How traditional animation influenced 3D animation. (Which is better and why? Do we believe that going back is needed like Disney are trying with 'The Princess and the Frog').

* The impact modern forms of animation have had on traditional. (3D, CGI.etc)

* The Future of the Animated Feature Film

Lion King Background Art

Well, I've started my research and the first Disney film I could think of was The Lion King as it has always been my favourite Disney film. The artists did an amazing job and I have always loved them especially the colours! l also love how they captured the African landscapes, its always made me want to go to Africa and see it for myself.

First Weekly Plan - 2/10/09

I've decided that each week I'm going to make a plan of what I am going to research and do during that week. Admittedly I might end up changing the start day so I might not get a whole week but any that I feel I didn't cover enough can be continued. I would prefer to avoid this though as I may use that as an excuse to not do it.

This week my plans are to: -

* Come up with a possible idea and title for my dissertation.
* Research DISNEY's traditional animation backgrounds.
* Do some practice paintings/sketches of background styles based on Disney.
* Find and print out any images that I can think of or come across that will inspire me.

Cat Cleans House Animation

I just stumbled across this. I really like how the character moves and how even though the cat walk like a human she still does cat moves especially with her ears. If I am going to do an animation on a cat then I need to take note of all the little things a cat does before and during doing something. Such as wiggling their bum before they pounce on something.

Onedotzero previous animations previews - youtube

I just found onedotzero are on youtube and have previews of animations that have been in previous shows! Really helpful! :D

http://www.youtube.com/user/onedotzero

Onedotzero Promo Video

I found a promo video on youtube from onedotzero. I'm guessing its work that was shown at this years show. Shold hopefully help with ideas if I choose to do this.
I have been thinking that would my idea of painted backgrounds with 3d animation be acceptable or could I even change the backrounds to live footage and maybe change it to a style I like. Below is the video.

D&AD onedotzero "Adventure In Motion"

We were told to look at the briefs on the D&AD website and after reading the briefs in the areas I am interested in there was only really one that sound vaiguly interesting to me. The onedotzero Moving Image Live "Adventure In Motion" brief.

The brief is:
The City is constantly in transition and mutation, disappearing
behind changing environments and shifting identities. Create your
own ‘adventure in motion’ that explores this.

More details are below:

Creative Challenge:
Mankind’s fascination with city living continues at a startling pace, accelerating towards nations of supercities. From personal stories to community collectives, it’s time to investigate how cities are changing and in turn how we are changing our cities, our hopes and fears of urban dwelling both now and in the future.
We want you to explore the concept of ‘The Disappearing City’ via a progressive, multi-disciplinary, cross-media approach to storytelling, with a work of moving image at the heart of your final piece. Do not limit yourself to making a finished film if you don’t want to. onedotzero is about experimentation with moving image in any context, so as well as film and animation, experimental work in motion graphics, installations and even live action are relevant.

We are looking for work that can be extended into different mediums, please demonstrate this by extending your core piece into at least one other medium. Think broadly, it can be anything from online to print, from mobile to interactive, from public intervention to papercraft or gaming, and so on.

Mandatory Requirements:
A fully completed moving image piece of work should form part of your entry.

Further Information:
www.onedotzero.com
studentawards.dandad.org/2010

Deliverables:
Work mounted on a maximum of 4 A2 or 4 A3 Boards and/or digital work to be submitted in accordance with the Technical Specifications PDF. You must also upload a digital copy of all work entered.

Background
onedotzero is a contemporary, digital arts organisation with a remit to promote innovation across all forms of moving image and motion arts. Activities encompass a DVD Label, public events, artist and content development, publishing projects, education, distribution, production, creative direction, and related consultancy services. onedotzero is critically acclaimed for producing the world’s most innovative audiovisual festival, ‘onedotzero_adventures in motion’. Each year the festival takes place at the BFI Southbank in London, before touring internationally around 35 to up to 60 cities around the world.

onedotzero was conceived at the start of the desktop digital revolution in the mid-1990s out of a desire to explore progressive moving image across single screen, interactive and live audiovisual work. Today, onedotzero remains committed to providing a home for visionary moving image experimentation and contemporary creative collisions Through it’s arts activities and production arm onedotzero Industries.

Ideas changed

I have changed my list of ideas as I kind of fell out with my Bikers idea. My favourites at the moment are Ideas 2 and 4, mainly because of them being my ideas. Idea 3 feels like its missing something and needs work. Idea 1 is at the bottom at the moment because its already been done but I'm keeping it in my options as I love the stories and like the idea of making one in my own style.

IDEA 1
A Just So Stories remake.

IDEA 2
A hungry cat short like my idea in first year about 'The Fish Shop Cat'

IDEA 3
Get rid of it! The one about Matt putting a spider out and then him having a nasty surprise and wanting something put out himself.

IDEA 4
Pretty morphing Animation.

It's hot in Topeka

I first saw this clip from 'Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends' at Siggraph 08. It really made me and the rest of the lecture hall laugh and I love the character as he's so lively, jumpy and odd. I love the style of animation too as it really works well with the style of story. I would consider doing this style if I did my 'Get Rid of it' idea.

Room design

Just a quick design for a possible bedroom background. The angle of the bed is wrong so next time I will do a light outline of the room.

Life Drawings

Here are some Life Drawings of my Bengal kitten, Remus to help me with designing my cat character. I love how Bengals have a wild look about them because they have Asian Leopard Cats in their ancestry. Remus is about 5 generations from one. Because of this I am considering having the cat in my short be a Bengal.



Here are some photos of Remus to compare my drawings to :)

Get rid of it storyboard

This is a quick thumbnail storyboard I did for my idea called 'Get rid of it'. Sorry if my writings hard to read. Its only the first part of it but its just to help me decide on which of my ideas to do.

You can click on the image to see a bigger version.

Some sketches that I promised

This is a drawing I did for the morphing idea. Its the first part where the girl is sitting thinking and about to turn her head to look out the window.

I made her look young and in an uncomfortable position to show how uncomfortable she is with herself and to try and emphasise how she wants to be free. I don't know if I explained that right but it makes sense to me :p

I am not happy with how I drew her fingers or her feet and I think the angles are off so I will have to work on that.

These cats were for any of my ideas involving a cat really. The top cat was based on this fluffy black and white cat that keeps trying to sneak in my house. I sat in the garden drawing it as she went around me and kept trying to nuzzle into me. I had another go making her look thinner below it but I'm just not feeling it. Like somethings wrong with it but I don't know what. Maybe the eyes.

The spotted cat is a bengal based on my kitten, Remus. Its my favourite of all the drawings. I did it as Remus looks all proud like this when he takes his toys off the sofa.

The bottom cat is based on the normal domestic cats that roam around my garden. I also really like these drawings as they are simple but look right. I am also a fan of just dot for eyes so thats another reason why I like them more.

The Missing Lynx

I came across this article on Kandor Moon's 'The Missing Lynx'. The link to the article is below. I thought it might help me with my project.

The Missing Lynx