This was originally intended as blog designed so that Andy Norton, a postgraduate in Creative Digital Media, could discuss his influences whilst working on a comic for his Creative Portfolio Development module on that master’s degree. Now, the blog is intended to share articles relevant to his interests, as well as his artwork (past and present), as an experience graphic designer, with a background in illustration and animation.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Felix the Cat in "A Cat and a Kit" - ca. 1925
As a fan of silent cinema, as well as a lifelong affection for the iconic character Felix the Cat, this epic 'advert' has all the qualities that made the Otto-Messmer-animated Felix shorts so entertaining to this day. Don't expect a piano accompaniment thou, but that's not a problem as the animation aesthetics are THAT good.
Friday, 23 March 2012
Creative Review - Great New Music Videos
Creative Review - Great New Music Videos
There is certainly a lot of exciting ideas going on in the world of music videos. There should be something to please a lot of contemporary music palettes with such videos as Hold On, or the lyrical grit of Plan B's Ill Manor. The behind-the-scenes video of MIA's Bad Girls music video certainly gives the scoop behind the cultural trend of Iranian drifting.
There is certainly a lot of exciting ideas going on in the world of music videos. There should be something to please a lot of contemporary music palettes with such videos as Hold On, or the lyrical grit of Plan B's Ill Manor. The behind-the-scenes video of MIA's Bad Girls music video certainly gives the scoop behind the cultural trend of Iranian drifting.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
The Chase designs British comic stamps for Royal Mail | News | Design Week
The Chase designs British comic stamps for Royal Mail | News | Design Week
I love the idea behind these new stamps. It certainly gives a well-deserved retrospective to some of the great British comics of yesteryear, from the Dandy to 2000 AD.
I love the idea behind these new stamps. It certainly gives a well-deserved retrospective to some of the great British comics of yesteryear, from the Dandy to 2000 AD.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Americans Don't Have Time For Slow Websites [INFOGRAPHIC]
Americans Don't Have Time For Slow Websites [INFOGRAPHIC]
This entertaining info-graphic paints an interesting portrait into the use of the Internet in daily American life. Makes good food for thought for those that are making web sites.
This entertaining info-graphic paints an interesting portrait into the use of the Internet in daily American life. Makes good food for thought for those that are making web sites.
Monday, 12 March 2012
Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball - October 2nd - PROSHOT
As much as I enjoyed hearing the recorded version of this title track from Bruce Springsteen's latest album, I can't help but admire this excellent live performance of that song from him several years ago. Those are some great vocals from the Boss.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Opening Titles on the Behance Network
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Opening Titles on the Behance Network
Regardless of your own view on David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, revisiting the stunning opening title sequence has a lot of imagery to stimulate even the least imaginative creative with this elegantly macabre sequence.
Regardless of your own view on David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, revisiting the stunning opening title sequence has a lot of imagery to stimulate even the least imaginative creative with this elegantly macabre sequence.
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