Exciting News

It's been awhile since my last post, I've been extremely busy storyboarding on a new Jorge Gutierrez film.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/guillermo-del-toro-day-of-the-dead-reel-fx-293169 It's going to be amazing so go watch it.... in 2 years. As exciting as that is, it is not the reason for this post's scintillating title....my new short film is!!!! Funds are being gathered as I type, and plans are to start production in the fall. Michael Valiquette (Canadian Animation Resource) is producing with Smiley Guy Animation. I'm incredibly excited that this will be my next project. Stay tuned for updates throughout the process. Oh, by the way, it's called THE PERCH. Other things are brewing but this is enough excitement for one post. Until I post again...in 1 month :)
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PS The teaser Trailer for Hotel Transylvania came out yesterday , I was lucky enough to work for 4 months as a story artist on the production, It looks like its coming together really well.

quick character

did this in the morning



I just completed illustrating TOADS ON TOAST with Kids Can , I'm really excited for this one , look for it in bookstores in the fall 2012





look for a very special update next week!!!

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new post new year

happy new year everyone here are some characters designs kicking around my desktop enjoy
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last post of 2011

enjoy
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Christmas card

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Well its that time of year , boy that was fast, here's my Christmas card that's going out this year!

This year has been very busy, but satisfying creatively and professionally. I believe it's all thanks to the people that come by the blog, leave the comments , and send the emails that have encouraged me over the years . There are some very Exciting things coming up in 2012 , and I can't wait to them share them with you here on this blog.

So :"Welcome Christmas bring your cheer..." "...Cheer to all Whos far and near, Christmas Day is in our grasp, So long as we have hands to clasp. ..."

happy holidays everyone,
col

A JIM HENSON TRIBUTE EXHIBITION @ Nucleus

http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/294
December 10, 2011 - January 2, 2012
Opening Reception / Dec 10, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

Art of Water and an interview

I was invited to participate in a online store where proceeds go to provide clean water to people in developing nations, you can go here: to purchase and help out :http://artforwater.ca/ Just in time for Christmas !

you can find out the origin of this piece in an interview I did with the Guys with Pencils http://gwp.libsyn.com/ a few weeks ago I think its episode 35, there is some swearing so headphones if your at home with kiddies or at work


and lastly here are some warmup drawings :






look for the Christmas post next week !
col