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WIP of an animation : I wanted to work on light and shadow effects

did with photoshop

Yes indeed no nudity but you can find all the discriminatory and hate speech you want!

But wait, the icing on the cake…

…really? Do i need even say anything.

Stephen Hillenburg was a marine biologist who created Spongebob as a part of a project to help educate kids on the ocean while working at the orange county marine institute. many of the characters in this educational comic went on to become a part of the series, including the future cartoon’s titular character, then known as Bob the Sponge.

this cartoon revolutionized the industry and in its initial boom was widely adored for its ability to be enjoyed by all ages and all demographics, creating an animated juggernaut for its generation akin to the simpsons or looney tunes, with people of all stripes able to remember its finest moments at the drop of a hat.

hillenburg began his official work on this groundbreaking program 15 years after graduating college. he left his career at the marine institute to study at CalArts. he didnt get his MFA until the early 90s. spongebob squarepants, now considered by many to be nickelodeon’s premier nicktoon, began airing the year he turned 38. his adventure as a professional truly shows the power of pursuing far-flung dreams, and that someone can do something huge long after their supposed “prime.”

this man changed animation, nickelodeon, and the childhoods of millions of people around the world forever in his unfortunately short life. i think it should be known just how much he managed to do in his time here, though, and his work and lofty ambition was something to be admired. 

In class we’re touching on Maya. I’m pretty much the Maya master in the class since I FUCKING WENT TO SCHOOL TO DO THIS so I got the assignments done early and did this instead of help fellow confused students. 

I WENT TO SCHOOL TO DO THIS SHIT

AND YOU KNOW WHAT?!

The first one’s were pretty popular, so here’s another batch of fighters from my women’s boxing comic “Ortiz” I had laying around!

Top: CARLITA ESPINOZA-GUEVARA - A Panamanian fighter argued by many commentators and fans as having possibly the heaviest hands in the women’s welterweight division. Despite not having a large physique she’s able to conjure up terrifying levels of punching power that has allowed her to establish a perfect 100% K.O ratio, with 25 wins and 25 knockouts. 

First Row, Left: SILVIA NICOLESCU - A Romanian woman hailing from the central Transylvanian region of the country and nicknamed the “Vampire” for her menacing persona and creepy tattooed appearance. Highly gifted, she successfully crossed over from women’s MMA into boxing and continues to flourish in the new sport with only one defeat to her record. 

First Row, Right: BASIRA NAJJAR - An Muslim American of Kurdish/Iraqi descent, she hails from Washington, DC and sports an aggressive style that relentlessly peruses her opponent. She believes in the honor of the sport, and expects her same fearless determination to be displayed by her opponents. She claims to fear no fighter, only Allah. 

Second Row, Left: JULIA MCNEIL - An All-American-styled fighter from the heart of Mississippi. She earned a Silver medal in women’s boxing in the Olympic Games. Groomed by her trainer and promoter to be the next big sensation from the states she has a considerable hype machine already built around her. However, she’s stirred social controversy over her open defense of the Confederate battle flag.

Second Row Right: ROCHELLE BANKS - A former United States Marine who due to her training is nearly invulnerable to psychological intimidation. Her extremely durable chin lets her take high punishment and continue to dish it back to her opponent with he strange, flashy, and unorthodox style. She is very prideful and doesn’t abide insults to her skill, bravery, or competence in the ring. 

Happy birthday to everyone’s loveable goofy uncle

After my first baby was born, it often felt like I’d never be able to draw or work again.  Getting back into it was… hard.  I’m hoping this time it will be easier, but just in case- don’t you forget about me.