An illustration I created for an exhibition in Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast. Thanks to illustrator David Haughey for his advice over the last number of weeks.
Illustration for the short story ‘Last Summer Vacation’ by Allistair Bell
The walk from the house was short, lined with tall trees as old as the university itself, maybe older. During daylight it was beautiful. Despite the city being less than fifty feet away, it felt like a different world. So quiet, and full of wildlife. I spent the rest of the year living in a busy city, wildlife was scarce. Maybe the occasional bird early in the morning, but this place was something entirely different. I spent hours sitting underneath the trees, watching the animals scurrying around. Squirrels, rabbits, foxes…
An illustration I created earlier today… trees with faces
Missing bird
My friend Daniella Orsini has been working hard on animating the stop-motion short film Being Bradford Dillman. I love it. Check out the trailer and like, poke, nudge etc to help spread the word.
Check out this animation Adam O’Shea created back in our uni days. It’s still one of my favourite animations ever, and the collage illustration style is COOL! Let it stream the whole way before watching…
LEGEND OF THE BRONZE IRONING BOARD. collaged based animation created back in the uni days, it was part of project with scope to animate stories aimed at disabled children. i wrote my own story about a boy who had to wear an big shoe and his friend with a giant finger. needless to say they didn’t choose my animation to screen.
(this has been uploaded especially for you crive)
"Children have a capacity to handle much ‘darker’ stuff than we give them credit for — as long as the underlying tone of the story is honest and hopeful."
Chris Appelhans is one of my favourite artists. Have a look at his amazing work here.
A Small Cinema
A Small Cinema will once again be screening my animation as part of the children’s matinee at their next cinema. This is a cool event, have a look at their website.
