Art Clokey

Hello! The Google front page has informed me that today is Art Clokey's 90th brithday. I was aware of his creation, Gumby, but didn't know much about the man. He seems like a interesting chap and I'll look further into his life and work some time soon. His first film (entitled 'Gumbasia') is a perfect example of how you can create exciting and entertaining stop-motion work without spending a lot of time or money; his exuberant ideas, and a bit of clay was all he needed.

Fashion Photography meets Animation

An interesting artical I came accross yesterday, possibly of use to you Dan?

How a Blogging Duo Is Changing Fashion Photography With Animated Cinemagraphs

Comics festival in London

Just a note to those interested in comics (Katie, Nat & James). This is a 3 day series of events in London involving some of the most popular Graphic Novelists. Please check out (at least in terms of research) and possibly visit. There are some really interesting people here and you can follow links from the site to check them out further.

www.institut-francais.org.uk/bdandcomicspassion

I particularly like work of Bastien Vives (pictured)

There are also competitions which you can enter and general contact information for this area of Illustration.