2D Animation

This is my final flip book for my 2D Animation class. This was an ongoing project where we had the freedom to animate whatever we want in a flip book we were given. The main principle used here was straight ahead action since we were drawing frame by frame instead of planning the animation pose to pose. Timing is also another principle that was required to make sure that the movements were natural and made sense as the viewer is flipping the book. Also, I used principle of arcs when dealing with the main character's arms, as well as overlapping action to make her arm movements look realistic.

This is my bouncing ball with a string attached to it. The idea is to show how gravity affects a ball and also how a string would react with a moving ball. The principles used here are squash and stretch for the ball and follow through for the string. First I animated the ball using pose to pose, then went back and attached the string and animated it using pose to pose.
(Disclaimer: this video was not taken on a professional camera setup made for animation and is the reason why the background moves)

Art 2: Character Design

In the final week of Art 2, we learned how to create an effective character design, utilizing silhouette and unique characteristics. For the final project, we were tasked with creating an original character that fit the theme of "Hellantis" (a blend of Hell and Atlantis). For my character, I chose to turn the theme on its head and create something nobody would instantly think of when they hear Hellantis. I decided to make Hellantis the name of a punk rock band who originated in Atlantis, led by a humanoid demon named Dallon. Below is my turnaround sheet for my character and the maquette I sculpted in the final week of class.

Art 2: Animal Anatomy and Texture

In the third week of Art 2 back in January, we studied animal anatomy and used what we learned to create our own mythical creature. For my competency, I chose to blend a squirrel, a bear, and a bat together to create a unique creature. You can see my creature with texture and its skeleton below.

Art 2: Human Anatomy and Proportion

In the second week of Art 2 back in January, we learned about human anatomy and how to properly draw and realistic and proportionate body. We worked with gesture drawing and captured actions and movements in quick sketches. For the week's competency, we had to convey two different emotions through gesture drawings. Below are my gestures that convey action and tragedy.

Art 2: Atmospheric Perspective

In the first week of Art 2 back in January, we built upon what we learned in Art 1 and were introduced to atmospheric perspective. For the first major project, we were tasked with adding value to our perspective drawings from Art 1 or creating an entirely new scene. While I thought my hallway drawing was good for showing linear perspective, I didn't believe it was a good composition to follow through with and add atmospheric perspective to. Instead, I created a sci-fi scene that showcases both linear and atmospheric perspective. You can see the final product below.

Art 1: Perspective

In our final week of Art 1 back in November, we were introduced to linear perspective. We learned how to properly use 1, 2, and 3 point perspective in order to create the illusion of depth. For the final competency of the class, we created a perspective-based line drawing that we would then add value to in Art 2. I chose to draw the hallway outside of my apartment and you can see the final line drawing below.

Art 1: Value

In the third week of Art 1 back in November, we built off of what we learned about line and began to practice adding value to our work. After learning how to manipulate light and dark in order to create the illusion of depth. For the week 3 competency, we were tasked with adding value to our line composition created in week 2. Below is my completed still life.

Art 1: Line

In the second week of Art 1 back in November, we learned about line work and the effects line weight when trying to convey and image without value. We created our own still life setups and below is my line drawing of this composition where I utilized the line techniques we learned.

Art 1: Composition

In the first week of Art 1 back in November, we learned how to use composition and how composition helps make a piece of art more visually interesting. In this competency piece, I used the "Rule of Thirds" to help the viewer focus on the still-life in the center of the paper.