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<br />"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-59901724506226319312013-09-15T03:10:00.002+01:002013-09-15T13:35:49.878+01:00A little BIG announcement...<div style="text-align: center;">
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This is a little/BIG announcement to fill you all in on some very exciting events coming up in Tori Cat's Art Schedule...</div>
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First of all, I am incredibly flattered and honoured to announce that i have been invited to join the "<a href="http://mastersofanatomy.com/" target="_blank">Masters of Anatomy</a>". This is an amazing book which is currently being put to together by the great 'Sunny Mann'. A one-of-a-kind collection of artistic anatomy bringing the work together of over 70+ artists from all over the world, including the wonderful "<a href="http://paperwalker.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Florian Satzinger</a>"; The incredible "<a href="http://herrerabox.com/" target="_blank">Francisco Herrera</a>"; The inspirational "<a href="http://pascalcampion.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pascal Campion</a>", and amazing my pal, "<a href="http://kennethanderson.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kenneth Anderson</a>" as well as many more <strike>jaw dropping</strike> (actually scrap the jaw comment- Since my 'jaw replacement' my jaw doesn't move)- say "<b>Phenomenal</b>" talents from the animation, film, comic book, video game and illustration industry.</div>
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I am really looking forward to getting started and working along side fellow artists i have admired for years.</div>
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Check out the website- "<a href="http://mastersofanatomy.com/">MastersofAnatomy.com</a>" to find out more about this amazing project and to see the full list of artists taking part.</div>
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I will be sure to update again once the project goes live. </div>
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In other news, I will be returning agin to California in November for <a href="http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/" target="_blank">CTNx</a>. This will be my 4th year exhibiting at this expo and I love it there. If your coming to the show, please drop by and say hello. I'll be in the same place i was last year (T-40) and like always, i will be next door to my good friend and college "<a href="http://www.craigelliottgallery.com/" target="_blank">Craig Elliott</a>." :)<br />
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I have a lot of exciting things to reveal at the show, but i am keeping it all a secret for now. I plan to "let the cat out of the bag" closer to the time, but until then you will have to just wait and see. ;)<br />
Below is my contribution to this year's programme. This year Tina Price has organised a 'Sketchbook' theme and it was asked that every artist made their advertisement black and white. I have left a small space for me to sign it, so if anyone coming to the show would like me to personalise their souvenir programme, come and find me and i'll give it a scribble. :D<br />
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Even if you don't want me to scribble in your book, Make sure you drop by and say hi. (I have candy!!) ;) hee hee!!! I look forward to seeing all my old friends and of course making new ones. I have been so lucky as each year the show tends to fall on my Birthday, and what a way to spend it. So please make sure to drop by and join me in the fun and celebrations.<br />
Last year i lost my voice on the 1st day, so i spent much of the time having conversations with people in a "Pictionary" fashion. haha- I will have my hairy boys helping me out so it's bound to be fun!<br />
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And for now, one last thing...</div>
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As you may know, i have spent the last year art directing on "<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047/broken-sword-the-serpents-curse-adventure?ref=live" target="_blank">Broken Sword 5- The Serpent's Curse</a>". I have been in charge of the hand drawn layouts and backgrounds for the latest game by '<a href="https://revolution.co.uk/" target="_blank">Revolution Software</a>'. As the game is getting close to completion, i will be leaving soon, so i wanted to wish the team all the very best in the final stages of getting the game made. </div>
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An Alpha version of the game was taken to GamesCon last month, and so far it has been really well received. I want to take this opportunity to thank my small team of talented artists who like me, have been working round the clock to get the backgrounds drawn and painted to the incredibly high & detailed standard set by myself and director '<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Cecil" target="_blank">Charles Cecil</a>'. They are doing an amazing job, and i cant thank them enough for all their hard work. I would like to say an extra special thank you to the incredible "<a href="http://www.miquelmontllo.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Miki Montlló</a>" for all of his hard work and help. This guy is a genius and his hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed. Check out his work, you will not be disappointed. Also another special thanks goes out to my good friend,"Lee Taylor" (A.K.A "River Rat). This man is a VERY talented guy!!</div>
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Above is another finished background from our talented team. It was briefly shown in the Alpha trailer at GamesCon last month. I can't say anything about it yet, and sadly can not show more, but enjoy... and hopefully i will be able to share more with you in posts to come. </div>
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So like always, I have a very busy schedule with some very exciting things coming up in the not so distant future. I will try my best to post again soon, as and when time is on my side.</div>
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Like always a huge thank you for all the continuous support and love from all my followers and every one who visits my blog and gets in touch.</div>
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I am always so grateful for all the feedback i receive and can not thank you all enough.</div>
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As and when i have that thing called "time" I want to give this dusty old blog a make over and create a Face Book page for Tori Cat. I also plan to update a lot more frequently than i do and share alot more of my work and daily scribbles.</div>
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Ok, back to the drawing board- There's no rest for the wicked!! ;)</div>
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Thanks again and much love as always!</div>
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Hello faithful Bloggers!!</div>
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This is just a little post to keep this dusty blog alive. </div>
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I have been soooo incredibly busy since the start of 2012, I don't know where to begin. </div>
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For the last year and a half i have been art directing the 2D art for a video game called "Broken Sword- The Serpent's Curse" which is the 5th game in a popular series which began in the 90's.</div>
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We successfully campaigned via <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047/broken-sword-the-serpents-curse-adventure" target="_blank">Kick-Starter</a> to make this game, and ever since have been working day and night, every day for the last year to get it made. It's coming along really well and the reviews we are receiving so far are really encouraging.</div>
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I can't show much yet as we are keeping everything tightly under wraps and I am so strapped for time right now, i really dont have the time to post everything. I'm actually writing this post whilst I'm waiting for my computer to save a giant panning piece i have been drawing and painting for the last couple of months... (So far the pan is over 30,000 pixels and can take over 30mins to save on a pimped out Mac with no other windows or files open!! ).</div>
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The first image is the line and tonal guide from another huge panning piece I drew last year. This is just a small section of it with the main characters, (George and Nico) sat at a Cafe. It is actually currently being painted up by one of our background painters right now as I type this message.</div>
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As Art Director, I dont get as much time as i would like to draw and paint up full scenes by myself, as I am overseeing a whole team of artists and currently making changes and corrections and and artistic decisions. I work very closely with our director Charles Cecil, as well as with a team of very talented artists from all around the world. It is my job to make sure that the hand drawn environments look as good and as polished as possible, as well as staying true to the original Broken Sword games and Charles' vision. </div>
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The next two backgrounds are examples of how The Serpent's Curse compares to the original Broken Sword games. We want to remain true to the original games, and fans of the series will recognise the 2nd picture form the original games as "Nico's Apartment". We have wanted to remain faithful and almost play homage to the original scenes, so that when fan's return to Nico's Apartment, they will instantly recognise where they are, but see subtle changes as Nico's character has evolved into 21st century. So here you can see the example of how the new backgrounds are looking compared to the originals. The new backgrounds are being drawn and painted to a double HD quality, so every fine detail will be clear for fans to study. I have really wanted to push the level of detail and quality in these drawings to another level. I want to give the fans hidden easter eggs and reasons to play the games over and over again, each time discovering something new which they hadn't noticed first time round. </div>
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Ok, i said i would keep this short because I really need to get back to painting this monster of a background. If you are interested in seeing more of the game and general Broken Sword Trivia, there is a wonderful blog which is constantly updated which has been put together by one of our fans. <a href="http://www.brokenswordtheserpentscursefan.com/" target="_blank">"FAN-BLOG"</a> or you can check out our <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047/broken-sword-the-serpents-curse-adventure" target="_blank">Kick-Starter</a> page.<br />
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I'll finish off with a couple of drawings that I have recently scribbled whilst waiting for my giant panning piece to save. There is window right next to where i sit when i work from home, and the neighbours next door have a beautiful giant dog. I think he is a Great Dane, but I'm not too sure.... All I know is, he is lovely, and he has attracted my attention when he is in the garden. So as i wait for the my file to save, iv been keeping my fingers busy doing some doggie doodling. Here are a couple of my favourite doggie scribbles. I'll post more next time, but for now, enjoy :)<br />
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Any way, like always, thanks soooo much to all my faithful followers and all the lovely comments and feedback I receive. It is all very much appreciated and keeps me inspired to keep on creating. I promise I wont leave it sooo long until the next post and hopefully next time, I'll be able to show a bit more development on Broken Sword and more of my own personal stuff.<br />
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Sorry I haven't been blogging as much as I would like too, I have just been so incredibly busy, juggling two full time jobs, as well getting everything ready for CTNx in just one weeks time and planning my wedding and of course having my ups and downs with my titanium jaw. The cold weather is really effecting it and the pain is immense- but like always, I trooper on.</div>
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I was illustrating concepts and key moments of the film, designing sets and props and having sooo much fun. This has been one of my most favourite films of my professional career so far. I enjoyed every minute of it and am so proud of the final product. The film made me laugh, cry and smile through out. It is so charming and really tugs on the emotional heart strings. Any one who has had a pet dog will know exactly what I'm talking about and it is a film for them. It was an honour and dream come true to work on a Tim Burton Animation, and I cant thank my friend <a href="http://www.krop.com/timbrowning/" target="_blank">Tim Browning</a> enough for giving me this opportunity. It is a memory I will cherish forever. </div>
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I will be leaving for CTN in a couple of days. I will be in California for just over a week and can't wait to catch up with old friends and of course making new ones. I have a whole new range of goodies, including t-shirts, iPhone and iPad covers and more, as well some old stuff too. I will be taking commissions, so if you want a scribble from yours truly, sign up early, as it will get busy. I also have more copies of Scribble Tor and will be doing portfolio reviews and of course be giving out my trade mark big Tori Cat hugs. My Mr Tori Cat to be will be with me too, so look out for him!</div>
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You will find us at Table "T40" on the corner by the main stage, Straight down the middle of the convention room from the main entrance. I will be next to my booth buddy- <a href="http://www.craigelliottgallery.com/" target="_blank">Craig Elliott</a> and as well as my Mr Tori Cat to be (as seen pictured at the bottom of this post with Rolfy Roo) you may find another hairy Kat hanging out with me, Look out for my bosom buddy "Kirk Kat". As pictured with me at CTN last year below. Make sure you say hi- he doesn't bite.... Hard!! ;)</div>
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I also want to take this opportunity to help out my good friend <a href="http://ulimeyeranimation.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Uli Meyer</a>. Through out the history of my blog, you will have seen his name pop up on many different occasions. Uli is an incredible talent and mentor to me, but most of all, a very good friend. So, please, for me, can you take the time to check out his <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1655012545/cuthbert-was-bored" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a>. He is currently in the process of making his own children's book about a little crow called "Cuthbert". All hand drawn with pencil, ink and water colours, it is a masterpiece in the making. You will certainly not be disappointed. So please, if you can spare a penny, every pledge counts- but of course we respect that times are tough, so even if you just spread the word of his work, that will be a huge support. Thank you!</div>
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Last of all, Tim and I got the opportunity to meet a child hood hero of ours a few months back. He was a gentleman and just as lovely in person as he is on the TV. He was very complimentary of my art work and gave some great advice too. He is an incredible artist and inspiration to both of us, and we were left a little star struck after chatting with him. Thank you Rolf for the years of inspiration! You are gent and the world needs more people like you!</div>
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Ok folks, I need to dash- got to get a Broken Sword layout finished, as well as pack my case for LA, get my prints signed and bagged up and also hit the printers to pick up more goodies and visit my Granddad Pooh Bear's grave before we make a 5 hour drive to the airport to catch a flight leaving for California first thing Monday morning. Ahhhhh!!! Go Go GOOOOO!!!!</div>
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Thanks for all the constant support. Once I'm back from California, things should calm down a bit for me, so I should have a wee bit more time to post and reply to all the lovely comments and emails i receive.</div>
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A little gift I have made for the loveable gentle giant, "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simba-The-Leonberger/225839560792543" target="_blank">Simba the Leonberger</a>".</div>
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Any one who knows me, knows I am a sucker for big floofy beasts- the bigger the beastie- the bigger the love and cuddles that oozes out of me.</div>
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Simba has melted my heart and now my wallet- Me and my fiancé are now waiting for the stalk to deliver us our own little bundle of Leonberger fluff!</div>
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To be fair- "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-lpq0V02oU" target="_blank">Leonberger</a>" is translated as a "Lion-Dog"- Now could there really be a better dog more suited to me than this...?!! </div>
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My pal Dan, pictured with Simba (above right- Photo by Jeff Morris for the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2215307/Top-Dog-Model-Winning-dog-crowned-finalists-ITV2-contest.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>) sent me this awesome snap of the fluffer himself, with the picture I drew him a few weeks ago!! I was so happy when this dropped in my inbox, that i had to share :) Thanks so much Dan and Simba. :)<br />
Since Simba went on to win <a href="http://www.itv.com/topdog/" target="_blank">TDM</a>, he has gone on to become a super star in the Canine world, including rubbing more than just shoulders with Jonathan Ross- check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kniaLVmKxLY" target="_blank">video</a> ;)<br />
For any Doggie people out there, who might be interested in their very own "Doggie Doodle" watch this space.... I have some exciting news that includes collaborating with Dan, Simba and a sketch book!<br />
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Also, on a side note- I will be in California exhibiting at <a href="http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/tori-davis/" target="_blank">CTN</a> from the 16-18th November. (as well as celebrating my birthday which falls during the festival), so if you are coming to the show, please drop by my booth and say "Hi". (Table T40). I will be selling and signing copies of my book "Scribble-Tor", as well as taking commissions, doing portfolio reviews and will have a new range of goodies for sale- all in time for Christmas stocking fillers ;)<br />
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Thanks again for all the love and comments like always!<br />
Dont forget to check out Simba's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simba-The-Leonberger/225839560792543" target="_blank">Face Book Page</a><br />
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Anyways, here is a little update on the kick-starter so far. We couldn't be more thrilled with the response we have been getting in regards to our <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047/broken-sword-the-serpents-curse-adventure" target="_blank">Kick-starter campaign</a>, and just one week in, we have received over 3/4 of our target amount!!! THANKYOU SOOOOO MUCH BROKEN SWORD FANS!!!!<br />
It is incredible to see how much love their is out there for George and Nico and the dedication of the fans is something else. We have been really touched by all the fan mail that has been coming in, and just hope that with every one's continued support, we can make this game happen, and make this the best Broken Sword game yet. I want to use this opportunity to thank our "Super Fan" for their dedicated support and for their creation of the <a href="http://broken-sword.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Broken Sword Fan Blog</a>. Great work, and thank you for your support :)<br />
To wet your appetite, Here at <a href="http://revolution.co.uk/" target="_blank">Revolution</a>, we thought we would share another little sneak peak at some of the "behind the scenes" art work with you. Its only a little glimpse for now, and i must note that this is ALL in a "Work In Progress" stage and will likely be enhanced a lot more before the final version of the game is complete.<br />
The following art work is credited for each artist at the different individual stages they worked on it.<br />
A big part of creating games and animation is being able to work as a team. We really value working closely together as a network of artists from all different backgrounds, specialising in different areas of production, in order to help create and achieve the best artistic results.<br />
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These four images, show part of the processes involved in creating an environment for the new Broken Sword game...<br />
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Ok, this is all i can share with you for now, but make sure to keep your ear to the ground, as i will be back soon. I will have another Broken Sword update, and also a personal update with the latest ongoings from Tori Cat and her continuing traveling sketch book.<br />
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Like Always, Thank you so much for all the wonderful support, not just to all the Broken Sword Fans, but for the forever growing support i keep receiving from all you faithful followers who keep an interest in my personal work. I really appreciate all the compliments and encouragement and can not thank you enough. Just please forgive me for not getting in touch. There just isn't enough hours in a day. Does any one remember watching <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNeMcosZJok" target="_blank">Bernards Watch</a>- sometimes i think how great life would be if i could get hold of that watch!! (For any of you younger lot who are thinking "what the frick is "Bernards Watch"- Think "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjPb3ziyYYo" target="_blank">Hermione's Time Turner</a>" and its basically the same thing!!)<br />
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Thanks again and bye for now!<br />
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TCat.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-69981793972405580932012-08-23T19:25:00.001+01:002012-08-23T19:30:29.820+01:00Broken Sword 5 is Officially Here!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A huge "Hello" to all my faithful followers here in Blogger World.</div>
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Please forgive me for my complete lack of communication during 2012. Its been an incredible year, which has completely turned my life around- even more incredible than being fitted with a bionic jaw- But, i will save the life story for another post.... (Which WILL be before the end of the year!!) ;)</div>
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Anyways, what i am here for today, is that i want to share with you all, one of the latest projects i have been busy working on. I am currently Art Directing at <a href="http://revolution.co.uk/" target="_blank">Revolution</a> where i am responsible for the Environments and 2D direction of Director "Charles Cecil's" project- "Broken Sword- The Serpent's Curse".</div>
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Today we have officially launched a "Kick-Starter" project, where hopefully with enough support and backing, Revolution will be able to completely self-publish a game for the first time and make Broken Sword their best game yet.</div>
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You can watch the video <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047/broken-sword-the-serpents-curse-adventure" target="_blank">HERE</a> (With a cameo from yours truly) and see the art work i have been helping our team of incredibly hard working and talented artists and programmers produce.</div>
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The rough work to the final line is all mine. My good friend and hugely inspiring/talented artist "<a href="http://www.craigelliottgallery.com/" target="_blank">Craig Elliott</a>" painted the background, and then i finished it off, working into his colour, adding finishing touches, textures and finer details and changes.</div>
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For now, we are keeping a lot of work under our belts and will be releasing more through out the duration of the Kick-Starter. (Make sure to check out the video by following the link above.) There is more artwork to be seen on the video and hopefully over the next few weeks, i'll start to blow away the cobwebs from my dusty old blog and will post more here... (as well as finally some of my own personal artwork, and updating you all with my incredibly exciting year.)<br />
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"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-40122625013409278152012-01-20T15:32:00.000+00:002012-02-21T22:36:08.435+00:00The Cat is BACK!!<b>Helloooooo Fellow Bloggers!!!</b><br />
Its been a while! Happy 2012!!<br />
Please forgive me for the lack of communication and posting the last few months.<br />
Since retuning from California and with the release of "<i>Scribble-Tor</i>", I just haven't stopped.... in fact it's STILL going on.<br />
I just wanted to touch base and keep you posted with whats been going on.<br />
But first of all, for your visual delight, here are a couple of sketch book samples to wet you pallet...<br />
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There is only a few for now, as i just haven't got the time right now to scan everything in. I just picked a couple I quite liked to share with you.... Plus, with the success of "Scribble-Tor", Im already planning a second book for CTNx-2012 so am saving lots of "unseen'' stuff for the book!! :P<br />
For those of you who are interested in purchasing a copy of Scribble-Tor, It is currently only available in the USA, but if you are not in America, and can't wait for the UK release, you can buy it online from <a href="http://stuartngbooks.com/?subcats=Y&status=A&pshort=Y&pfull=Y&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&cid=0&q=scribble-tor&x=0&y=0&dispatch=products.search" target="_blank">"Stewart Ng Books"</a>. If you happen to be in L.A, you can also purchase it, in store from "<a href="http://www.gallerynucleus.com/" target="_blank">Gallery Nucleus</a>".<br />
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I will be releasing Scribble-Tor in the UK at <a href="http://animex.tees.ac.uk/speakers_details.cfm?speaker_id=393" target="_blank">"Animex International Animation Festival"</a> from the 6th-10th February 2012 and will be there to sign copies, portfolio reviews and answer questions. There is also going to be an exhibition of my original art work from the book and some of the work I did at Blue Sky, on "Rio".<br />
I will also doing a presentation with the incredibly talented "<a href="http://animex.tees.ac.uk/speakers_details.cfm?speaker_id=373" target="_blank">Fraser McLean</a>", talking through the process of his must have, new book <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Setting-Scene-hc-Fraser-MacLean/dp/0811869873/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1326985127&sr=1-1" target="_blank">"Setting the Scene"</a>. You can purchase "Setting the Scene following the link to Amazon. This is a book for any animation book junkie. It has everything you should ever need to know in regards to making an animated film, with the main focus being LAYOUTS/ENVIRONMENTS. With the forward written by Pete Doctor and hundreds of examples of production artwork, illustrations and quotes from all of the masters at Pixar, Disney, Dreamworks, Blue Sky etc, you don't want to miss this!<br />
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For those of you still waiting for your copies of Scribble-Tor, you have not been forgotten. Your books are waiting for you, i just haven't had chance to draw in all of them yet and get them posted out... but you will get them ASAP.<br />
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2012 is already looking to be a busy year, with lots of exciting things happening.<br />
I have a few projects lined up and am busy scribbling away on other things, but for the time being, I'm keeping them all hush-hush.<br />
One of the things i am really looking forward to is the release of Tim Burton's "<i>Frankenweenie</i>", which is due for release in October. I worked on the film as a Concept Illustrator/Designer back in 2010 and loved every minute of it. Its was a childhood dream come true to get to work on a <b>Tim Burton</b> Animation..... And to have him approve my work for the film was the cherry on top of the icing!! :D<br />
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Not much has been publicly released yet, but i can share one little snippet, which i found online at <a href="http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/121/1214658p1.html" target="_blank">IGN</a>.<br />
I am proud to show the production still above, as this was a scene I actually worked on. What i find most rewarding is to see my hand drawn concepts and designs actually made into tangible models and sets. This was a very fun project to be a part of and I can't wait to see the final film come together.<br />
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Righty folks, It's time for me to dash. Got lots I need to be getting on with.<br />
I hope you are all well and i wish you all a happy, healthy, and creative new year ahead!!<br />
'Hopefully' I'll get back to blogging more frequently in the next few months or so.... ;)<br />
Like always, Thanks so much for following me and leaving such great feedback.<br />
I know that I haven't been too good at getting back to people, but i promise, this year, I'll get better at it.<br />
I really do appreciate all of the wonderful comments and emails that I get, and can not thank you enough for the wonderful support!! :D<br />
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Peace, love and happy scribblings to you all,<br />
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PS, I just want to say a MASSIVE Thanks you to every one who visited my booth at CTN and came and said "Hey". It was so good to see so many of my old friends and to meet so many new friends too!!<br />
What is also so nice, is to finally be able to put faces to names from the blogging world!! And what a pretty bunch (and very talented bunch) you all are!! :)<br />
The show was a huge success, and all the talent on display was mind blowing. I had an incredible time and am already planning a 2nd book for CTN 2012!! I can't wait to do it all over again!! :D<br />
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Also, I must say an even bigger Thank you to all of you who purchased something from me. By the end of the show I actually sold out of "Scribble-Tor"!!! I couldn't have been more grateful to you guys!! Thank you so much!! :')<br />
(Don't worry tho, for you guys who still want a copy, there are still a couple of crates left, in anticipation for the UK release.) If you would like a personally illustrated copy, please email me. Once the book goes on sale in the UK, i will set up a pay-pal account for it.<br />
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Lastly, Just a special thanks goes out to: Craig Elliott, Kirk R. Thatcher, Chris Ingram and family, Thom Lu, Jackie Huang, Frank Xu, Isaac Orloff, Spike, Peter De Seve, Brian Ajhar, Dean Yeagle, Chris Ayers, David Colman, Mark McDonnell, Ken Dunken and Patti, Hugo and family!!<br />
Your help, support and constant encouragement is a blessing and I am so grateful for everything you have shared with me in one way or another. Thanks you guys!! :') I really appreciate it."TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-66385822387370027932011-11-10T13:56:00.001+00:002011-11-10T16:15:18.896+00:00Its Nearly Here....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, its been a labour of love, but its finally now on its way... Its out of my hands now. My first book "Scribble-Tor", went off to the printers yesterday, and will go on sale next week, hot off the press for the first time at <a href="http://www.CTNANIMATIONEXPO.com/tori-davis/">CTN</a> expo in Burbank, California. Its limited edition, so will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. There is only 1000 copies, each individually numbered and hand signed, and if you ask me nicely, you might even get an original 'Tori Cat scribble' in there too :)<br />
To begin with, the book will only be available at the CTN, making it exclusive to the expo. After the show has finished the book will then be available to buy via my blog. I will keep you posted on how and when you can purchase online. I hope you enjoy it. Its the first time i have ever done any thing like this. It been because of the amount of people who have asked me "Have you got an art book out", that i finally took the plunge!! All feed back is very much welcome. Thanks for all of you who have shown interest in it, i and i just hope i haven't let you down. :)<br />
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And for the first time at CTN, I will also be releasing my newest creation, "JesTor". A collaborative range of hand made jewellery. Its already selling like hot cakes, and its becoming very popular, especially with Christmas just around the corner. Again, it will be sold on a first come, first serve basis, and I will only have limited numbers of each piece with me, so you need to be quick....but, i will be taking orders. :)<br />
Here is a little snippet below of the kind of things 'JesTor' has to offer....<br />
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I will also be selling prints of my art work, as well as magnets and doing commissions. I am really looking forward to the show, and cant wait to see old friends and meet lots of new ones too :)<br />
Check out the <a href="http://www.CTNANIMATIONEXPO.com/">CTN</a> expo website to get all the info you need on the show. This link will take you to <a href="http://www.CTNANIMATIONEXPO.com/tori-davis/">my page</a> on CTN website.<br />
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I'll try and make a quick post before i jet off to LA next week, but if i dont get round to it, Thanks for all the support guys and look forward to seeing you at the show! :)<br />
Wish me luck at the airport.... its the first time iv travelled with my new 'Adamantium' Jaw... Should be fun trying to get thru the airport scanners. hee hee!!<br />
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Bye for now!<br />
All the best and of course, lots of love,<br />
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I would have loved to clean this scribble up, adding all the detailed clutter around him, but i'm currently racing against the clock to get lots of jobs done before <a href="http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/ctnx/ctnx-2011/">CTNx</a> in just a few weeks time. I have posted this scribbled version now, as i wanted to send this message on the actual day and, where ever he may be, i like to believe that he still regularly reads my blog and will see it. :)</div>
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Thanks to all of you who have been in touch. Please forgive me to every one i have not replied yet.</div>
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Here's a side note: To all of you local to the midlands area, "<a href="http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/2011/10/21/displays-books-artworks/">Flip International Animation Festival</a>" is taking place in Wolverhampton this week from Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th October.</div>
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TC.x</div>"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-3542410574550318202011-10-08T20:19:00.000+01:002011-10-11T23:35:12.863+01:00Mis-Mash, Monster Mash (Part Two)Hey you guys!<br />
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My scanner is working again!! YAYIE! So, i thought i better get the other half of the <a href="http://toricat.blogspot.com/2011/09/mis-mash-part-one.html">last post</a> scanned in and blogged for your viewing pleasure. :)<br />
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As i can not get out as much as i would like, due to my recovery, i have referenced a model from www.pixellovely.com. I kept strictly to the time limit and treated it just like a real life class.... It's a good substitute when your too poorly to get out the house, but want to keep up with you anatomy studies! :)</div>
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The next 3 images are from my sketch book. There is a sheepdog (Or as i call them "Sasha" dog's, after my own pet sheepdog). Drawn lightly with pencil then inked in with a nib and ink washes. I doodled this from the top of my head, just for fun. Iv used Photoshop to add a block of tone behind the dog, to make the image stand out a bit more.<br />
Next is the last bunny who sadly didn't get scanned in from the <a href="http://toricat.blogspot.com/2011/09/mis-mash-part-one.html">last post</a>. Drawn from life at the pet shop in pen, pencil and Pro -Marker.<br />
The last image was drawn with a nib and ink with watered down brush washes at Disney land in California. It's the ride "Tower of Terror" (The writing on the building is supposed to be wonky) ;)<br />
I drew this in the Californian sunshine, whilst in line for the ride.<br />
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OK, this is all i am going to share for now. I have more to show, but am saving them for my new book (which i'm currently putting together). To see them, i'm afraid you will have to wait until my book comes out in November. It will go on sale for the first time at <a href="http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/ctnx/ctnx-2011/">CTNx</a>. After the show it will be available to buy here on my blog. I will have more details closer to the time. Thank you so much for every one who has shown interest in it. I am very excited about its potential and really hope it will go down well with all you guys out there in the real world :)<br />
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I must also say a huuuuuge thank you to every one who has been in touch in regards to my jaw and recovery. Its really uplifting to see how many of you care and is very encouraging in helping me get back to work. Thank you!! I am so incredibly grateful to all of you and really appreciate all your thoughts, prayers and lots of love.<br />
As for my recovery, its very painful and slow, and i must admit, it can be really tough to keep focused on my artwork whilst in so much pain.... but like i have said before, i'm a tough cookie and it will take a lot more than a broken jaw to make me crumble! Mu ha ha haaaa!! :P<br />
On a serous note tho, I will be going back to hospital this week for more treatment, so fingers crossed this will help with the pain.<br />
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I am so happy for all of the support you guys give me. Getting stuck into my art helps take the focus off the pain im in. I love what i do and get so much enjoyment out of it, and its a really wonderful feeling to be able to share what i do with others and get so much positive feedback back. :D<br />
Iv got a few other tricks up my sleeve which i will be sharing with you in the near future. Once my book is all complete, i'll reveal more.... So, watch this space :P<br />
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Alrighty, time for me to bust a groove, so i will love you all and leave you for now.<br />
Like always, a massive thank you to all of you for the support.<br />
Your love keeps my little blog alive. :')<br />
I'll be back soon,<br />
Bye for now and God Bless,<br />
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TC.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-36805731222205463262011-09-16T21:55:00.001+01:002011-10-04T04:52:46.863+01:00Mis-Mash (Part One)Hi Folks!
Its been a while since my last post.
Had a very hectic and rough few months... Iv been working in LA, Exhibited at 'San Diego, Comic Con', Had major surgery on my face, Faced '<i>another'</i> family death, Started composing my first "SketchBook" <i>(Limited 1st edition, to be released at CTNx in November 2011)</i> and much more....<br />
In-between all of this, i have tried to squeeze in a bit of drawing.... :)<br />
So, as its been such a long time since i last posted, i though its about time i update you all... Sadly Its a random "<i>MISH MASH</i>" for now, as my scanner packed up, just as i got started with my scanning... So just a couple of sketch book scribbles and a life drawing is all your going to get for now...Sorry!! :(<br />
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A few sketch book pics of some bunnies at the pet shop. I was sat in the shop for over an hour watching my fluffy friends... Bunnies are fun!! :)<br />
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As my scanner packed in, after only getting to scan one life drawing, i decided to go into the one i did have and chuck some tone on it digitally.
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EDIT: Looking into the digital tone piece, i think i may have really over worked the rib cage. I may go back into it and make her less "Ribby".... or i might just leave it and keep on <i>Moving Forward</i>!!? :D<br />
I only decided to go into the line work when my scanner packed in, and i fancied doing some "colouring in" to ease my frustration. :P hee hee<br />
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For all you attending this years <a href="http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/ctnx/ctnx-2011/">CTNx</a> in November, i have a booth!! If your going to be there, please swing by and say 'hey!!' Would love to see you!<br />
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">OK, for all of you quite sensitive, look away <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">NOW.... </span></span></i></b><br />
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Here are a few snaps of the results after my big opp! These are a few, "Less Gory" pics, a few days after the surgery, when i'm starting to look a little more 'human', but a little more 'swollen/poofy cheeked'.<br />
(For all of you who don't know, 4 weeks and 400 stitches ago, i had my 6th operation in the last 3years on my jaw... This time i had a full "<b>Jaw Replacement</b>". Now, rocking a T<b>itanium Jaw</b>! :) Hopefully, this will be my <i>last</i> operation!! Fingers crossed!<br />
Still in alot of pain, as its gunna be a long recovery, but good news is, i'm healing well and i will not let a "<i>Mere Scratch</i>" get in my way!! Nothing will come between me and my pencil! :P<br />
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<b>1.</b> (RIGHT SIDE) 4 Days after surgery.<br />
<b>2.</b> (LEFT SIDE) 4 Days after surgery.<br />
<b>3.</b> (LEFT SIDE) 6 Days after surgery. Drains taken out and patched up<br />
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OK Folks!!
Thats all for now!
For all of you who have kindly been in touch with me and had no reply,You can <i>now</i> see, just how busy i have been. Im still in the early stages of my recovery and have good and bad days, BUT I will be in touch with all of you who have contacted me, as and when i can!! :D
Like always, Thank you all so much for all the love and support you have all shared with me.
Especially for all the kind messages i got in regards to my <a href="http://toricat.blogspot.com/2011/06/tribute-to-sleeping-bear.html">last post</a>. Pooh Bear would be very proud and i am too!!<br />
Thank you all!! :')<br />
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Take care guys, I'll be back soon!<br />
Love and God Bless!<br />
TCat.x
"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-45822135887152304662011-06-24T00:27:00.005+01:002011-06-24T01:02:21.459+01:00Tribute to a Sleeping Bear...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibELXd0-EXXfYGj_s_Iuqd9LXY8vrdju42i8i-TDLk4MZtBfh7X8_QOb-i7M8t06zoBHTRyuMhhJMS0a-gZs9vFSqmHKTaVVyP6fOx_5jT8Yq2N7Pd3xjEH0ab8UdMYlpRfPEoWl5V0Ij/s1600/Brown_Bear2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibELXd0-EXXfYGj_s_Iuqd9LXY8vrdju42i8i-TDLk4MZtBfh7X8_QOb-i7M8t06zoBHTRyuMhhJMS0a-gZs9vFSqmHKTaVVyP6fOx_5jT8Yq2N7Pd3xjEH0ab8UdMYlpRfPEoWl5V0Ij/s400/Brown_Bear2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621562190942323794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfohy8lUX7_ibPMQzMMdVW_NqrpjVYBdmaQUQSbL9KkIjWIcj0dJxLscIRMnt9vFmlfW6tX_7mOOKyAVsVxPpC638oIPM1D6hHzEa3l1oDA_3LSX38-mwF7EN34xCs_2MdOli_ThOLVHZ/s1600/Brown_Bear1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfohy8lUX7_ibPMQzMMdVW_NqrpjVYBdmaQUQSbL9KkIjWIcj0dJxLscIRMnt9vFmlfW6tX_7mOOKyAVsVxPpC638oIPM1D6hHzEa3l1oDA_3LSX38-mwF7EN34xCs_2MdOli_ThOLVHZ/s400/Brown_Bear1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621562185326328034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKAoPvOwbnykmaUHqiVAELau5-9290_AOP2iazl1lbASMhD5_ihfmqvd4yPMh-bg9JYdtW504pztKZaKA_rfmDae5dcFANVU6eahZKK6H5ogYT941s2q3tBTEKo3mghNH3Q2-pe7nfuDz/s1600/Grandad_Bear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKAoPvOwbnykmaUHqiVAELau5-9290_AOP2iazl1lbASMhD5_ihfmqvd4yPMh-bg9JYdtW504pztKZaKA_rfmDae5dcFANVU6eahZKK6H5ogYT941s2q3tBTEKo3mghNH3Q2-pe7nfuDz/s400/Grandad_Bear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621562179865956866" /></a><br />Just a few days into my recent trip to LA, i was struck with the tragic news that my Grandfather had passed away.<br />I was VERY close with 'Grandad' and was deeply saddened to hear this news. I came back home to England as soon as i could, so i could be with my family and be there to read at Grandad's funeral.<br /><br />My Grandad was known as "The Bear" and any one who ever met him would know why. He had great big loving paws, and gave HUGE Bear hugs. He was an ex-police man, standing way over 6ft tall and had a huge appetite. Pork pies being one of his favorite 'Bear Snacks'!! <br />He was so special to me and a huge part of my life. I will never forget the computer classes he took, just so he could learn how to write me emails and keep up to date with my latest art work on my blog... This is why i am making this post.... So he can continue reading my stories up in Heaven and know just how much he is already missed.<br />He was so loving and kind and helped support me in every possible way. His dream was to see me succeed in life and with my animation career... in which I plan to continue making him proud in every way.<br />I know he is never far away and is always watching over me. He is very much alive in all our hearts. His body has just done what all bears do and has gone into hibernation.<br /><br />I will be going back to LA in the morning to continue with my work, and pick up from where i left so suddenly just a few weeks ago.... But my main reason for heading back, is so i can continue making my Grandad proud.<br /><br />Sleep well 'Old Bear'. Love you for eternity. God Bless you always. Amen.xxx"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-23701012618517842342011-05-31T00:31:00.013+01:002011-10-14T01:40:18.089+01:00Bon Voyage!! L.A, Watch Out, Tori Cat is about!!This is a bit of a jumbled post as, im trying to tie off a few loose ends before i jet off to the USA... in aprox 6hrs time!! <br />
So, here we go... <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpNPyITFMzomr2eBhpCmw9_hq3up33lsf3hT_E0x_nKZUnku03nItsA-yr55wtLcnCqo2lLYWGG9SkrMlHa92uKAv4Jm3sznblKQ892dnLjPLHhBECEW20-HKkW7CmMTH_QuXfESvbErt/s1600/meerkat1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612657168637176610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpNPyITFMzomr2eBhpCmw9_hq3up33lsf3hT_E0x_nKZUnku03nItsA-yr55wtLcnCqo2lLYWGG9SkrMlHa92uKAv4Jm3sznblKQ892dnLjPLHhBECEW20-HKkW7CmMTH_QuXfESvbErt/s400/meerkat1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 264px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Obsevational Meerkats at a zoo in Bude. Drawn in Marker on Water Colour Paper & Digital Gray Tone.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAxPyB0YSUbc3p534D_pPfSAX7lK2mwhHGmISYQyMuTzu06-jlY9lxKdnqOe7VQ-kOTEUiRaPZzi5cmL-cWVIZ0uEsXeRjcTzqtQraFxCpUXKo2ks968dntRujKmoKQzQvVFCrtvHTydN/s1600/meerkat2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612656876581910050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAxPyB0YSUbc3p534D_pPfSAX7lK2mwhHGmISYQyMuTzu06-jlY9lxKdnqOe7VQ-kOTEUiRaPZzi5cmL-cWVIZ0uEsXeRjcTzqtQraFxCpUXKo2ks968dntRujKmoKQzQvVFCrtvHTydN/s400/meerkat2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 373px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Obsevational Meerkats at a zoo in Bude. Drawn in Marker on Water Colour Paper & Digital Gray Tone.<br />
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Fine Liner & Pro Marker- Sywell Country Park 30mins<br />
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Observational sketches at the beach in Bude. Drawn in Marker & Digital tone <br />
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Observational sketches at the beach in Bude. Drawn in Marker.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0pd9YYHDX4HCrmJd7sC7Fm3xCRF0S-ylMs9655imj4c7tuXtkOqHM6eZv8GtPZyizu9Thn21FMzK6MDpmrUnFfjB18gidijFHO5vXLI-Hu5oSw9OEbHQB4BVrJH2SH1uCZaa0yQG-3vu/s1600/Rio_Tori_OrigialLineBG.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612659340937974242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0pd9YYHDX4HCrmJd7sC7Fm3xCRF0S-ylMs9655imj4c7tuXtkOqHM6eZv8GtPZyizu9Thn21FMzK6MDpmrUnFfjB18gidijFHO5vXLI-Hu5oSw9OEbHQB4BVrJH2SH1uCZaa0yQG-3vu/s400/Rio_Tori_OrigialLineBG.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 260px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQkflQpmR-LJ9f2FKko6OTVRfq0HWaH39J0L67dzRgpaTr98_CJ0NRRt43vYPev8kENEChsd15HKXFK_c6C-hRLVkzG9AuTqLIk55bOnY12Z-LRNal7Kp1YCWuGfy4lf89DvRByA597AP/s1600/qstom-rio-color-development-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618513254295151346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQkflQpmR-LJ9f2FKko6OTVRfq0HWaH39J0L67dzRgpaTr98_CJ0NRRt43vYPev8kENEChsd15HKXFK_c6C-hRLVkzG9AuTqLIk55bOnY12Z-LRNal7Kp1YCWuGfy4lf89DvRByA597AP/s400/qstom-rio-color-development-2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>These two pieces above are development pieces for RIO. The Line drawing is just the "Layout" (minus my character designs) for one of the visual development pieces i posted <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6CWJ1_9fj5eoeumPjL6XXhIe_W6nfuRWhm8-Ik8QdYnjZ82g6zD3_ClkUcrM0wYqkM0nECvjvOintAs1y3qahshXZ4ABIfXpqleJ-r7ki0QNFP66yeNUXpMOFdNC8YeKu5bx3jxChFfA/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev001.jpg">earlier</a>. It is all completely my original work, concept and design... The coloured version is by the incredible <a href="http://www.thespastudios.com/rio-visual.html">Sergio Pablos.</a><br />
Sergio Designed the Characters for Rio and helpled create the look and design of the film.<br />
His colour ans lighting is incredible and he wipes the floor with my characters!! He is a very inspiring artist and it is a complete honor and a real credit for him to work with my concepts.... and the fact he kept my layout EXACTLY as i had drawn it made me very happy :) <br />
This next series of images shows my process, as to how i would develop one of my concept pieces on Rio.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtUBwwKLRWHy3iWShJVuAba3GoUNMGo9fyP57RlkKCM1bPA6RP13WCCkvrVxteRU2de9_t9IikuYg2AXp7667q9Nb6TicjrwZZPGxiuEETIOmSRvszTSeSRR0ixqE9MBfn9VQZU6zniPv/s1600/Tori_Rio_td_marker_001.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618514562563973538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtUBwwKLRWHy3iWShJVuAba3GoUNMGo9fyP57RlkKCM1bPA6RP13WCCkvrVxteRU2de9_t9IikuYg2AXp7667q9Nb6TicjrwZZPGxiuEETIOmSRvszTSeSRR0ixqE9MBfn9VQZU6zniPv/s400/Tori_Rio_td_marker_001.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 255px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This is all completely my work, from rough thumbnails and character designs to the final line and marker pen finish.<br />
Ok, Posting is taking a lot longer than i had anticipated, and i've got a flight to catch.... so i'll have to cut it short for now.... Hopefully iv left you all with a few new scribbles to keep you busy for now.<br />
I'll continue to post whilst im in LA and keep you all up to date with my latest doodles etc.<br />
Thanks again, like always to every one who gets in touch and for all your incredible support!!<br />
Take care, God Bless and see you real soon!!<br />
Tori Cat.xx"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-27475018039626806082011-05-09T00:25:00.000+01:002011-10-14T01:36:01.451+01:00Observational Animal Scribbling... Brush Pen and Digital Colour<br />
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Brush Pen and Digital Colour<br />
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Fine Liner and Pro Marker<br />
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Fine Liner and Pro Marker<br />
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Fine Liner and Pro Marker<br />
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Brown Pencil<br />
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Brown Pencil<br />
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Fine Liner and Pro Marker<br />
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Im very busy at the mo, getting ready for LA and with work etc, so i haven't had as much time as i would like to get on with some of my own personal scribbling... <br />
But to keep my blog alive and kicking, Here is a handful of recent drawings from my dusty sketch book. They are scribbles from a zoo/petting farm i visited recently.<br />
Before i head to the West, i'll make sure to get my blog up to date, with lots more Rio vis dev and a few little goodies i'm currently working on.<br />
As always thanks to every one who stops by and gets in touch!! Your support is what keeps this dusty old blog alive!!<br />
TCat.x<br />
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EDIT: There seems to have been a tech fault with blogger recently, and i have had several comments which have not come thru properly. I can see i have a comment, but it wont let me read it or appear on my blog, so if you are one of those who left me a wee note, please try again, i would love to hear from you and what you have to say.<br />
Thanks again to every one who drops by!! Your support and commitment to my blog is very encouraging and i hope to keep you all inspired!<br />
Many thanks-TCAT.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-6451170355743916362011-04-27T02:08:00.001+01:002011-04-27T03:07:55.634+01:00"Rio" Visual Development (Part 2)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zrbxJi1VcZwynBYdiFVdM4j4_DUQiJfJNQcx-bbhyphenhyphenyO_OnD_OYc9g7Vhyphenhyphen12ZefXIADcC_epNexTISjZwQOaH0GRuvKrz-cpo2tHGF0cIOIGvuHu8JCXAn3KCa2HMbM9pwR175xGxdvqM/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zrbxJi1VcZwynBYdiFVdM4j4_DUQiJfJNQcx-bbhyphenhyphenyO_OnD_OYc9g7Vhyphenhyphen12ZefXIADcC_epNexTISjZwQOaH0GRuvKrz-cpo2tHGF0cIOIGvuHu8JCXAn3KCa2HMbM9pwR175xGxdvqM/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600067149311067698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_vplxNpVPjPwDFldN34yCXvIuwl0nBdOYNfelFaS008glrGSvv379XGagNeIn5NCsIoidQPkdYxdE1zIN6eu2aAMlMLi2SFdc_hsf5L6k7Ie9DQm9TNJ2L-SahGaL267w_AdTWmhtu9i/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev015.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 392px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dWPakxdtOSDSGw_Zu4PBkZga6A3sHII4NXfyWQNTG0LW_Ev0JU-QqJPg-Z0qija2ec6b4inxRtovTVDwewiXg_Ah-qvQebbAeN5DkhFemk3iPQ1s3kW9y0lbVOFyB90TX_9cdAqoY7Vx/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev018.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600069778398528450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjim7TxVmsm_cV0qGtEG2ing_ZnyCFff6k4n7eYkhEgEpmnK7K3nNzYQCThYC36aCJ4KjyxFR6Q1sQlc7HSkQI9T7ZRTIhueoW1NedXkxYdJPLEOhKP0t8NtUG2CnBFbFsG6bYtnf0U7EvQ/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjim7TxVmsm_cV0qGtEG2ing_ZnyCFff6k4n7eYkhEgEpmnK7K3nNzYQCThYC36aCJ4KjyxFR6Q1sQlc7HSkQI9T7ZRTIhueoW1NedXkxYdJPLEOhKP0t8NtUG2CnBFbFsG6bYtnf0U7EvQ/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600069775947286818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9ca0xS6uSZwJif8yJt4LjNSmGenK6VFy-pV4HphhmKjUuORIAcJUdN1nullg10nASpaY5g7_Eea94haZWtCWrGyWNqNZeHfKIjnW4w8Uxs0Jqh4lYJ-nQNpc3A-7_5rt1pgkBhrXBVlW/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9ca0xS6uSZwJif8yJt4LjNSmGenK6VFy-pV4HphhmKjUuORIAcJUdN1nullg10nASpaY5g7_Eea94haZWtCWrGyWNqNZeHfKIjnW4w8Uxs0Jqh4lYJ-nQNpc3A-7_5rt1pgkBhrXBVlW/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600069772458233762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxhsvFZ-LP-czx9I4C7SrwTgQFSEvw7lNREuvZ-Fx3tPFVwrYuvwd4Dr8SKuQB85i5Z3AzQ-cnGyxhA8B9hzNPk3FGFjMjCFhgooW55QWPMc5-nOkLrPaRfGy6SzYEYUWwG_5CEmHyXOq/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxhsvFZ-LP-czx9I4C7SrwTgQFSEvw7lNREuvZ-Fx3tPFVwrYuvwd4Dr8SKuQB85i5Z3AzQ-cnGyxhA8B9hzNPk3FGFjMjCFhgooW55QWPMc5-nOkLrPaRfGy6SzYEYUWwG_5CEmHyXOq/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600069769612584962" /></a><br />A wee bit more of some of my Visual Development work for "<a href="http://www.rio-themovie.com/">Rio</a>" which i did for <a href="http://www.blueskystudios.com/content/index.php">Blue Sky Studios</a> back in 2007, and watch out as i have lots more to come soon!! (There is just so much work to go thru and post, its taking a loooong time to organize it all!) <br />I must say a huuuuge Thanks to every one who has dropped by and got in touch with me. It is a great honor! All comments are always really appreciated and very encouraging, so thank you so much. I will make sure i get back to every one who has been in contact as soon as i get some free time.... <br />Hope you enjoy seeing these concepts, as much as i enjoyed creating them!! :D<br /><br />Bye for now, and thanks again, as always for all the support! You Rock!!!<br /><br />TC.x<br /><br />P.S- Just to note, All the art work you see here is completely 100% my own work and is TM and Copyright Blue Sky Studios. All rights reserved. Sale, duplication, transfer of this material or elements therein is strictly prohibited. Thank you."TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-67478167645948053832011-04-21T20:33:00.000+01:002011-04-22T03:01:24.695+01:00"Rio" Visual Development (Part 1)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6CWJ1_9fj5eoeumPjL6XXhIe_W6nfuRWhm8-Ik8QdYnjZ82g6zD3_ClkUcrM0wYqkM0nECvjvOintAs1y3qahshXZ4ABIfXpqleJ-r7ki0QNFP66yeNUXpMOFdNC8YeKu5bx3jxChFfA/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6CWJ1_9fj5eoeumPjL6XXhIe_W6nfuRWhm8-Ik8QdYnjZ82g6zD3_ClkUcrM0wYqkM0nECvjvOintAs1y3qahshXZ4ABIfXpqleJ-r7ki0QNFP66yeNUXpMOFdNC8YeKu5bx3jxChFfA/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598134127905161826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoaO1EqUkLu8dg2ZtQc2s9Pr0fj_MyKi1ux_Gzqtl6sFOtvwKhSuWwLDdXVpTtmRKE6nJhA4HU7jdnezlLC7WsRFtBtveJ1y6Hb8rtdaZu7ubNMCIODiJjcYGHeSRAdmbitNLqyQF6mlY/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoaO1EqUkLu8dg2ZtQc2s9Pr0fj_MyKi1ux_Gzqtl6sFOtvwKhSuWwLDdXVpTtmRKE6nJhA4HU7jdnezlLC7WsRFtBtveJ1y6Hb8rtdaZu7ubNMCIODiJjcYGHeSRAdmbitNLqyQF6mlY/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598134123618761346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAH7RFn6RX-X4NScWvSv1iRSbHg6VE4GldK_01hvKOu2iepblRbErTp6opqKjl4-rJ2ycOKAcxAkneo52c_n8VJ6J-SqyP_rER3dnNcRwxJKn8ycbtG5-GAglelGV2tiiVgkx36TV2GWuX/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAH7RFn6RX-X4NScWvSv1iRSbHg6VE4GldK_01hvKOu2iepblRbErTp6opqKjl4-rJ2ycOKAcxAkneo52c_n8VJ6J-SqyP_rER3dnNcRwxJKn8ycbtG5-GAglelGV2tiiVgkx36TV2GWuX/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598134122083625106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvp6cyzJar5yStGPXeQeHBex7Fv8KxR9U1PUKyeIH0xKyRCpuT3BaEO5UTmC8YITizqmePf_kEZFp29gxj9DoP5uBeSWyL3jR1DEAr-sGKz1OWlv5eyqqVHWTkqtm4RO9n3H1fJNKIgzIO/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 359px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvp6cyzJar5yStGPXeQeHBex7Fv8KxR9U1PUKyeIH0xKyRCpuT3BaEO5UTmC8YITizqmePf_kEZFp29gxj9DoP5uBeSWyL3jR1DEAr-sGKz1OWlv5eyqqVHWTkqtm4RO9n3H1fJNKIgzIO/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598134120663940434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l8VzN_2Q24FaK9N10l3fL88Dv8Pgkz9ZmmQnTBtTP-0tbkEwcSs9MMzdxX74BK-GLOXumHWpL_CBh450YSIPD-gM2il0iGejE4dXppCtAXaee44zvbKv4T7PXYu0waIH-Kev3P347di7/s1600/Tori_Rio_visdev005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l8VzN_2Q24FaK9N10l3fL88Dv8Pgkz9ZmmQnTBtTP-0tbkEwcSs9MMzdxX74BK-GLOXumHWpL_CBh450YSIPD-gM2il0iGejE4dXppCtAXaee44zvbKv4T7PXYu0waIH-Kev3P347di7/s400/Tori_Rio_visdev005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598134116781125826" /></a><br />As Blue Sky's "<a href="http://www.rio-themovie.com/">Rio</a>" has now been released i am aloud to share some of the visual development i did for the film back in 2007.<br />I have loads to go through and will get round to posting lots more as soon as i have more time.<br />I wanted to share some of my artwork now, as i have been receiving lots of wonderful messages from people who have seen the film and wanted to congratulate me for my contribution to it.<br />Some of my you may know, that i co-directed a short film "<a href="http://faveladosanimation.blogspot.com/">Favelados</a>" (which is also set in Rio) back in 2007. After completing Favelados, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757858/">Carlos Saldanha</a> (The director of Rio) hired me as an environmental designer to mainly focus on the visual style of the shanty town and market.<br /><br />It was an amazing opportunity and fantastic experience working with Carlos and the rest of the team at Blue Sky.<br />I am very happy to see the film finally complete. It looks incredible and it was an honor to be a part of it.<br />I must say a massive thank you to Carlos for hiring me, and wanting to work with me and also thanks to all the amazingly talented artists at Blue Sky for their incredible hard work and their kind support.<br /><br />I'll be posting some more of my work for Rio in the near future as well as my finished Edward Scissor Hands tribute piece for Gallery Nucleus and more!<br /><br />Thanks again to every one who gets in touch and for all the fantastic support.<br />As always, <br />Tcat.x<br /><br />PS- TM and Copyright Blue Sky Studios. All rights reserved. Sale, duplication, transfer of this material or elements therein is strictly prohibited."TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-80094989963749257952011-04-09T03:16:00.002+01:002011-04-09T03:49:45.320+01:00Scissorhands 20th Anniversary (PART 3)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-dPlzwtEeWs_utN6c4mDU50FzRPEH4Sqz7Z7BcwQtgd3YJOxhjiRcTmoFTXNPuzlNigKez2WD__tyIJBqOqBo7lZhtwHDlDTo_7KxQZIYbuojC4iMu8srcnwKPJaeU8C0jqAhqqj2-v_v/s1600/WIP_Friday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-dPlzwtEeWs_utN6c4mDU50FzRPEH4Sqz7Z7BcwQtgd3YJOxhjiRcTmoFTXNPuzlNigKez2WD__tyIJBqOqBo7lZhtwHDlDTo_7KxQZIYbuojC4iMu8srcnwKPJaeU8C0jqAhqqj2-v_v/s400/WIP_Friday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593402335296933010" /></a><br />So, i'm currently running a little behind schedule at the moment... <br />Here is my piece after 'Day 1' of painting. Sadly it hasn't gone according to plan, as i have found my ink lines tend to smudge when i add water to them and the paper isn't absorbing my paint as nicely as i had hoped. (I was sure i had tested the ink with water before i cleaned it up) Grrrrr! <br />So, because of this little unexpected hiccup, i have had to change my method of painting. <br />Usually i would paint the picture as a whole and build up all the fine details with layers upon layers... but as i am washing away my detailed line as i work... i am finding i am working my way across the picture, concentrating fully on just one section at a time. <br />I wouldn't advise usually painting this way, as you almost forget about the 'big picture' and can waste time 'faffing' on minor details like i have found myself doing so far. <br />My scanner sadly has not picked up the silver paint i have used for Edward's scissor hands and the nice grain in the paper. It has also seemed to bleach out a lot of the subtle tones. ;( Once it's finally complete, i'll try scanning it in at a higher resolution, in hope that the finer detail will shine :)<br />The top left hand corner is still far from complete, but i am going to start moving into the other sections now, otherwise i'll end up 'faffing' over eyebrows and tiny lines, no one can even see. I'll go back to the finer details later.<br />Hopefully, i'll be a bit happier with it after after 'Day 2' of painting ;)<br /><br />Ok, So its back to the drawing board for me! See you soon!!<br />As always thanks again to every one who drops by. Your time and support is always really appreciated.<br /><br />Tcat.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-5575490452809354692011-04-04T22:39:00.001+01:002011-04-04T22:47:23.586+01:00Scissorhands 20th Anniversary (PART 2)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdZka1u7HIugyRr7rYE7VJBz2Xp2ajNxKlWlvqQIt3LtJu02c5LA9hwGWCZnOlAY4JcGUJ36zXQCIJzokv727nmMcyaeRQyF8nvuff9zYP7siQH_ZkG_PhtLmKd2XvIfgrk77w-UN3xrw/s1600/Final_Traditional_line_BLOG.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdZka1u7HIugyRr7rYE7VJBz2Xp2ajNxKlWlvqQIt3LtJu02c5LA9hwGWCZnOlAY4JcGUJ36zXQCIJzokv727nmMcyaeRQyF8nvuff9zYP7siQH_ZkG_PhtLmKd2XvIfgrk77w-UN3xrw/s400/Final_Traditional_line_BLOG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591846555835126802" /></a><br />I have now finished drawing up and inking in all the detailed line work. Next step... Painting time!!<br />I am running very close to the deadline for the show's submission date, so i must get straight back to work!!! <br />I will be posting the finished and framed piece at the end of the week... As long as i finish in time!!! :P<br />As always, thanks for all the support,<br />TCat.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-84196572731589154202011-04-02T00:16:00.000+01:002011-09-17T04:24:32.156+01:00Scissorhands 20th Anniversary (PART 1)I am currently working on my piece for the up-coming exhibition at <a href="http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/292">Gallery Nucleus</a> celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Edward Scissorands.<br />
I must have my piece finished in the next few days, so it can be shipped off to the gallery in time for the show. At the exact minute, i am waiting for the ink to dry on my piece so far, so i thought i'd use this free time i have, to share with you, my step by step progress of how my piece is coming along. From the first thumbnail to the final framed image.<br />
I'm just past the half way mark, so make sure you check back real soon to see the finished piece for the show.<br />
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This piece below is the final Digital thumbnail that i have worked into and loosely rendered up. This is in preparation for the traditional piece, i am now currently drawing up with pencil and ink. Once the line work is done i'll get that up ASAP, along with the next stages, as they follow.... <br />
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The two images below are the initial thumbnails i designed in creating my piece. For the beginning stages, i have worked digitally as i find it much easier and quicker to edit and rework my design. I started with the 1st image down and then worked into it a bit more further down. I actually then posted the second image on my blog for a short while to get some constructive feedback. Then, taking note from the comments i received, i then re-worked the second design and produced the more advanced image above. Thank you so much to every one who left me a comment and helped advise me as to where i could possibly take my painting next.<br />
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If you are interested in seeing some other contributing pieces for the show, from great artists from all around the world, check out: <a href="http://scissorhands20th.blogspot.com/">Scissorhands 20th</a><br />
Thanks again to every one who drops by and for the such great support you all give!! Like always, You ROCK!!!<br />
See ya real soon,<br />
Tcat.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-86127916602907940792011-03-17T23:29:00.000+00:002011-05-04T13:50:03.075+01:00HLP JPN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodi0uCO8bWnLC1H3zKJTNez3CEmor5CrWkMZpg_ZYvFXBEnwGKm9QkwIfrt_15GqXu0rNDCPNX8D3BCeY8R1u9-Z86mRKdZtpl8qmUg909O_ei2bZAX2BbMbbIJjdfaNiId90XJs5BTVv/s1600/logo_england.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodi0uCO8bWnLC1H3zKJTNez3CEmor5CrWkMZpg_ZYvFXBEnwGKm9QkwIfrt_15GqXu0rNDCPNX8D3BCeY8R1u9-Z86mRKdZtpl8qmUg909O_ei2bZAX2BbMbbIJjdfaNiId90XJs5BTVv/s400/logo_england.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602837933066169458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggp4080E2Ltw28FBA2L9PsI9ALYODGEIdR3sMaTrK61KS9ULHhluJEnkDyVlgujee3gZyIbs_0ByYQfq3e1l4J8XhbycPjz_j_8UmtYbxPdpH8jROYu9YIhzdtEA2mmcafPk_yj7y08KED/s1600/TORI_Help_Japan_BLOG2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggp4080E2Ltw28FBA2L9PsI9ALYODGEIdR3sMaTrK61KS9ULHhluJEnkDyVlgujee3gZyIbs_0ByYQfq3e1l4J8XhbycPjz_j_8UmtYbxPdpH8jROYu9YIhzdtEA2mmcafPk_yj7y08KED/s400/TORI_Help_Japan_BLOG2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585196599102493474" /></a><br />This is my contributing piece, to a pack of cards currently being put together by different artists at Aardman. The cards are going to be sold to raise money to help support Japan after the devastating tsunami that shook the country last Friday (March 11th). <br />If you are interested in purchasing a pack of cards to help support a much needed cause, please either contact myself or my buddy, <a href="http://inner-workings-of.blogspot.com/">Ashley Boddy</a>.<br />My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan and any one effected by this disaster.<br />Peace be with you all.<br />Love Tori Cat.xx<br /><br />EDIT: There is going to be an exhibition hosted at <a href="http://www.cafeand.co.uk/home.html">Cafeand </a>in Shoreditch May 7th - 22nd 2011 to help raise money for the people of Japan. The Exhibition is called "<a href="http://animatorsvsearthquakes.blogspot.com/">Animators Vs Earthquakes</a>" and has been organized by <a href="http://www.mrpaal.blogspot.com/">Paul Nicholson</a> & <a href="http://polyminthe.blogspot.com/">Sylvain Marc.</a><br />"Animators Vs Earthquakes" is in aid of '<a href="http://www.justgiving.com/artistshelpjapan">Artists Help Japan</a>', a charity created by Pixar's <a href="http://www.simplestroke.com/wp/">Dice Tsutsumi</a>. <br />I have individual prints available for sale of my piece above and the framed original is going to be included in an auction at the exhibition, all in aid of raising money for the charity.<br /><br />Thank you to every one for their support in helping a much needed cause. Every little bit helps.<br />T.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-51492933955576235642011-03-12T00:49:00.000+00:002011-03-12T01:22:51.685+00:00Back to Reality...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZWvn4G3-bEONXsc1tVPbtUVrkc6YXpzrTkhKIVxbTqVwgRoQ_1nsFS31RwxVyFo3-seKJjHha-mw2Iz1KA9FJgFT5vzorWUET1RjXdTIm4P1TUbmIJRyW1ZWSfXHMYEii-8CDyhZZol-/s1600/LifeDrawingTori_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZWvn4G3-bEONXsc1tVPbtUVrkc6YXpzrTkhKIVxbTqVwgRoQ_1nsFS31RwxVyFo3-seKJjHha-mw2Iz1KA9FJgFT5vzorWUET1RjXdTIm4P1TUbmIJRyW1ZWSfXHMYEii-8CDyhZZol-/s400/LifeDrawingTori_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582995036177241778" /></a><br />This week whilst visiting a friend in London, we randomly went to a life drawing class. It was a beginners class, so i felt a lot more relaxed, especially as the model only did long poses. Prior to this, i have recently spent a lot of time getting back to basis and focusing on anatomy and using different materials. I want to get back into the routine of attending weekly classes... I didn't realize just how much i have missed it. :)"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-24024711677223291582011-03-02T14:16:00.000+00:002011-03-29T03:00:15.613+01:00"Drawing Inspiration"- FINISHED and "Tori Bird"!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdOB-7VXkUbBhw276c24TEt19mhw9LteqLbqnqTnGKRQRg8k5hcGLYncKmPmslvIcaL0HbjxDQy2cR_ACOCdE_5s0GtJ0SJbYdmvv-U2UiWiSLIV2ymJx8uFzDKihuAMfyN9tsL7arUtI/s1600/DI_CONCEPT.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdOB-7VXkUbBhw276c24TEt19mhw9LteqLbqnqTnGKRQRg8k5hcGLYncKmPmslvIcaL0HbjxDQy2cR_ACOCdE_5s0GtJ0SJbYdmvv-U2UiWiSLIV2ymJx8uFzDKihuAMfyN9tsL7arUtI/s400/DI_CONCEPT.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579497566298506786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxFbI4H9nqOst8oSXgwLjWTRx7jk9o6CHBMSV1BxRVygpsfGoRLoZ-as90sv8Mdx_3PXjea8G1288Tb4Q7iRWJjnedzFbwN4qpi88dSMrIH3ci89wWMnAr1P26fbf4iCafzMw8Sj6kXV7/s1600/di_stills.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxFbI4H9nqOst8oSXgwLjWTRx7jk9o6CHBMSV1BxRVygpsfGoRLoZ-as90sv8Mdx_3PXjea8G1288Tb4Q7iRWJjnedzFbwN4qpi88dSMrIH3ci89wWMnAr1P26fbf4iCafzMw8Sj6kXV7/s400/di_stills.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579566248151681410" /></a><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="410" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dOVo7k15uyE?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />Its Finally here.... the long awaited and much anticipated "Drawing inspiration"!!<br />A Massive Congratulations especially to <a href="http://messytimbo.blogspot.com/">Tim</a> and <a href="http://librabear.blogspot.com/">Wes</a>, and of course all of "Team Wino"!<br />I worked on the pre-production of the short nearly a year ago now. I was responsible for the background / concept / colour designs. It was a great honor to be included in its making and I am very happy to see how well it is already being received. In just a few short days, live on the net the film has made it onto the front pages of <a href="http://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks#20344220">Vimeo</a> and <a href="http://www.catsuka.com/news_detail.php?id=1298898089">Catsuka</a>.<br />Thank you for letting me be a part of it's creation and all the best for its future success!! :D<br />For all the juicy 'Behind the Scenes' and 'Making Of' check out the <a href="http://drawinginspirationproduction.blogspot.com/">Production Blog</a>. You will also be able to se some of the design work i did on there too!<br />Congratulations again to all the team!! The hard work has all been worth it!!<br /><br />And... for something a little different.... Here is a commission from my really good friend <a href="http://ulimeyeranimation.blogspot.com/">Uli Meyer</a>. "Tori Bird". Even with a broken beak, i think he has still made me look glamours with a little bit of red lippy!! Thank you Uli, it's Perfect!! :D<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9c-r2waNW7WwwkyDXwfzUSbptneXUOqe3bpjSrYu-9W1eHLdfGsPTB_IQpArHEqp3ZIpH1vhAlR-sVsP9eDZ_31efZ5GWSdJRpBlKsDjzvD__k8Vws6qG-JQEC_bjb8wuTYh7YyxhDMS/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9c-r2waNW7WwwkyDXwfzUSbptneXUOqe3bpjSrYu-9W1eHLdfGsPTB_IQpArHEqp3ZIpH1vhAlR-sVsP9eDZ_31efZ5GWSdJRpBlKsDjzvD__k8Vws6qG-JQEC_bjb8wuTYh7YyxhDMS/s400/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579504242690569954" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9c-r2waNW7WwwkyDXwfzUSbptneXUOqe3bpjSrYu-9W1eHLdfGsPTB_IQpArHEqp3ZIpH1vhAlR-sVsP9eDZ_31efZ5GWSdJRpBlKsDjzvD__k8Vws6qG-JQEC_bjb8wuTYh7YyxhDMS/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div>To see "Tori-Birds" brothers and sisters click <a href="http://castingthebirds.blogspot.com/">"Casting the Birds"</a>.</div><div>Bye for now,</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9c-r2waNW7WwwkyDXwfzUSbptneXUOqe3bpjSrYu-9W1eHLdfGsPTB_IQpArHEqp3ZIpH1vhAlR-sVsP9eDZ_31efZ5GWSdJRpBlKsDjzvD__k8Vws6qG-JQEC_bjb8wuTYh7YyxhDMS/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>love Tori-Bird, Sorry i mean 'Cat' - Tori Cat!x<br /><br /></div></div>"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868769489006401135.post-47169937019435341122011-01-30T16:26:00.000+00:002011-04-05T01:24:55.194+01:002 Minutes of Rio...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6Erk7Rifr3fY0sFdO-vfQ5PDNMShJ0FST26pygXiLUkpIyQxxu_acku-hRBPCgwlg5dWMEN9uHAznGDRJVSvtOiUUM4tPf5PXBFebklXlGdoqhW3DfH53aWVNcIMLxQqNVmli_EwXYnp/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6Erk7Rifr3fY0sFdO-vfQ5PDNMShJ0FST26pygXiLUkpIyQxxu_acku-hRBPCgwlg5dWMEN9uHAznGDRJVSvtOiUUM4tPf5PXBFebklXlGdoqhW3DfH53aWVNcIMLxQqNVmli_EwXYnp/s400/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569171310033346978" /></a><br />Here is an exciting little <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/RioMovieUK#p/a/u/2/l2D3t1TqKIM">preview</a> for the first 2 minutes of Blue Sky's new feature "Rio".<br />I worked on the film as an Environmental Designer, helping to design the shanty towns. Hopefully in the next few months, i will be aloud to share some of the designs/concepts i did on my blog. :)<br />If you are interested in Rio, and want to see a little bit more you can check out the <a href="http://www.rio-themovie.com/">"Rio" website</a> too.<br />Lastly, if you want a little bit more of Brazil, you can see my graduation film <a href="http://faveladosanimation.blogspot.com/">"Favelados"</a> which is also set in Rio.<br /><br />Thanks again to every one who drops by! Your time and support is always valued and appreciated so much!! :D<br />I haven't had much chance to get any personal work/bloggin' done recently as i have just started a new job. I plan to get back on track as soon as possible as Iv got some new changes coming to me blog... So, Come back soon!!<br />Keep on Rockin'<br />TCat.x"TORI CAT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419838583771222491noreply@blogger.com10