Kimmy Alexandre of LSD Stargirls

For what feels like quite a while now ive been having this sort of creative block. Seems like all the work ive been doing is purely for the sake of passing my classes. Whenever i open my sketchbook to draw, my mind goes blank. Therefore, i am currently in the process of regaining my passion for drawing for the sake of drawing. I dont think ive even made a finished illustration since the summer.

Anywho, I figured i should start out with something familiar, so i finally decided to continue my LSD Stargirl's band idea.

Presenting, Kimmy Alexandre, the lead singer:



It's a shame the colors dont seem to come out as saturated and neon when uploaded to blogger.

You may remember Cindy Valquist, the keytarist, in my May 31, 2007 post.

Sketchy Highlights

Well im back in school for my 4th semester. With 3 hours less of class than last semester, im expecting things to go pretty smoothly. The animation projects seem to be all about lip synching and acting, which is quite exciting, really.

Seems like the more you go, the more you get tempted by just wanting to quit school and work in the industry. Just last week, i was told by some working animator friends in montreal that they needed animators for a big feature project they were working on, which happened to be an awesome, but that i naturally had to turn down. But then i reminded myself that once i start working, ill be doing that for most of my life, so i might as well stay in school for a while and enjoy the ride.

Anyway, figured since i didnt have much accomplished here yet, id just post a few selections from my fall sketchbook...







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Tonight ill finally get to see Persepolis, ill be really disapointed if it doesn't live up to expectations...

Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuno

Just got back form seeing Juno, the latest Jason Reitman directed film (the dude behind Thank You For Smoking)... WOW, I mean really. I havent enjoyed a movie this much in quite a while. Off the top of my head, Juno is probably the best film ive seen this year, and its definately in my top list.



The thought occured to me that this might be one of those movies that im super thrilled about initially but then when i see it again on video im incredibly disapointed, and i pray that is not the case. Realistically though, i dont think is, i think its really just that good. Surely this is due to many factors, i guess they just had a really good team working on this thing. Sweet directing, swell acting and hilarious writing make this movie a real gem. It was written by this lass by the pen name of Diablo Cody who's apparently new to screenwriting, but wow! Way. To. Go. Cody.

This movie even made me giggle like a high bastard, do you know how difficult it is for me to even laugh out loud while watching a movie?

This is the kind of stuff i want to work on. I wish there were animated flicks like this too. I mean, why do animated feature films have to be limited to battling robots, cute forest animals and Ogres making fun of better movies? Im not saying there shouldnt be any of those types of animated flicks anymore (well except maybe Shrek sequels, there's enough of those), but why not a little variety? Why cant there be this wicked fun Fox Searchlight picture like Juno thats animated? I think the only animated flick they put out was Waking Life.

GAH! Anyway, do yourself a favor and go see Juno.

In theatres.

NOW.

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Oh yeah, i also saw Tim Burton's new musical, Sweeney Todd. Pales in comparison to Juno, but nonetheless, beautiful imagery and fun tunes. Almost unsettling because of a lack of Danny Elfman though, haha.

Note to self: See Ed Wood.

EDIT: Almost forgot!! Having Kimya Dawson and Moldy Peaches tracks in Juno was the cherry on the sunday. Well done.

Just in time for Christmas it's............FUGGZLY!!!

Fuggzly & His Gift from Eric Angelillo on Vimeo.

Gotta keep up to date on the doodling this holiday season in beautiful Montreal, though I fear there will be far more time spent on the town, dancin' the night away.... perhaps a few cinema ventures as well.

Donny Takes Recreational Drugs!

Donny the party dude takes recreational drugs offered by his good friend Jacky.

Donny & Jacky like to hang out a lot at clubs and shows. Though Jacky might seem sad and quiet in demeanor, she's always up for good times in the nightlife. She finds pleasure in her wacky friend Donny, who tends to explode with energy at any given moment.


Donny Takes Recreational Drugs from Eric Angelillo on Vimeo.

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Only one week of class left til' winter break, my next animation will be done by then. It stars my good friend Fugglzy the Rabbit and has a slight Xmasy (no, not Xtacy) theme to it.

Captain Floursack, etc.

Here's the first animation I actually did this fall:



Just a fun cycle, really. Taught me that effects animation is no slice o' pie.



I usually wake up in the morning with the radio, which allows me to get some information about the world. Unfortunately im often still half asleep when i take in the broadcast information, so sometimes it gets mixed in with my dreams and im not quite sure whats real and whats not.

Anyway, im pretty sure some lady on the radio mentionned that Disney's Enchanted was no.1 at the box office (and Beowulf was 3rd, heh). Seems like good news, since it should help rekindle people and producers interest for traditional animation in feature films, even though the movie is mostly live action.



Sure enough I just read the wikipedia entry on the film, and it seems like it's actually gotten some pretty positive reviews. Maybe ill actually go see it in theatres, even though ive dreaded most non-animated Disney films since the dawn of my existence. I did actually see Mary Poppins for the first time last friday, and it wasnt so bad. That Julie Andrews was pretty easy on the eyes, haha.