Medium: Graphite on Arches Paper
Around Feb 2013, I saw some early sketches for an animated indie film by Dice Tsutsumi & Robert Kondo. I got super excited and knowing what Dice has done previously and also how great Robert’s work are, I knew that they both will produce something great.
Now after watching the film, I know that I was right to be really excited about it. The film was really beautiful and done with lots of heart. It continued to travel around the globe, getting lots of awards and even made to 2014 Oscar shortlist (cross fingers they’ll go further).
I really look forward to seeing what both Dice and Robert (under Tonko House) will create next! :-)
Please spare some time to visit their website, you won’t be dissapointed: https://www.thedamkeeper.com/
and their facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/TheDamKeeper
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This tribute piece was done in 2013, before I know anything about the story (it was still in early development back then). I had a chance to have a look at some of the early character development and run with it. I hope it resonance with the spirit of the film. In 4th Dec 2014, the piece along with over 40 others will be auctioned by Tonko House at Trickster. Proceeds go towards supporting the film.
the bottom photo is courtesy of Tonko House.
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