It's True

All I do is work on Taffetas

(and sometimes go shopping for groceries)

I am very glad I decided to focus this quarter on Taffetas. I am not only producing sketches, animations, animatics, and other general artwork all the time for this project,but I am also going to constant meetings, networking opportunities, pitches, and writing so~many~e-mails~ every day (which is my least favorite part of the job, to be honest- I'd rather be drawing, animating, or creating! Though I do *love* the amazing artists I get to meet and keep in contact with).

In general,This project pretty much feels like two classes rolled into one. Not that I am complaining, I love this project and we keep seeming to snowball in our success - though sometimes I wish I had the time to play Portal II : ).

Regardless, I am so ecstatic with where the project is going though, and I have to say, I thrive off of positive artistic energy like the kind that has come through in the support and success of this project.

Gemini turnaround

Taffetas Sketchbook 07 + Upcoming Test Animation Boards

Taffetas Sketchbook 07

Oops! Didn't have this one set to automatically upload on the blog. This was the sketch for The Taffetas poster, which was then colored and graphic design-ed by the amazing Yesenia Carrero for our new 3-D poster Ad Campaign, "The Birth of Something Beautiful". You can see the final result, as well as what we're looking for for the project, HERE.

New Taffetas Boards

I'll probably be animating this one myself because I'd really like to do it, however there will be more assignments on the way for CHARACTER ANIMATORS as we test out our puppets and just try to have little scenes and animations to really wow people and strengthen our pitch. I am also in need of assistance from an EFFECTS ANIMATOR for this one and many of the other tests for Gemini's flowy hair, so feel free to contact me and co-creator Yesenia Carrero at ycarre20@student.scad.edu if you're interested in helping out.

Gemini Animation Test

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View it on the Blog | My Deviantart

I can't believe I never posted this one to my blog! :) Better late than never.

This is the first mock animation I did about a week or so ago for my and Yesenia Carrero's project The Taffetas. I'm so thrilled to report the success and kindness this little blink animation has received and it makes me excited because I think it will help to show what we're going for the show. I plan to get started on another promotional test animation this week with the animatic and get some animators (SFX and CHAR) on board to help me out.

Gemini turnaround > Photoshop
Gemini Puppet> Illustrator (created by the amazing Yesenia Carrero)
Animation > Flash
Compositing/Effects> After Effects

Veil Turnaround

View it on the blog | My Deviantart

Taffetas & Hallmark : I'm so excited I can't sleep

Here's the turnaround for Gemini Taffeta I did last weekend!

The absolutely amazing Yesenia Carrero is vectoring the turnaround now which will double as our base puppets for Gemini. Might I say: goodness, that girl is A-mazing! The vectored version makes my sketch version cry in shame - Jess is able to add just little small nuances to the final vectors, little fixes and nudges here and there, that really bring the character to life. I can't wait to start animation!

Might I add, Jess is a brilliant designer, illustrator, friend, and co-worker. She and I are co-directors/creators/producers of Taffetas and I wouldn't want to have it any other way! You should totally check out her newly updated website.

Likewise, I would really like to stop and say thank you to everyone who has been supportive of me and my artistic endeavors. It means a lot because I live, eat, and breathe this stuff.

And on a super-exciting note, I am 1 of 17 interns that will be going to Hallmark's annual Summer internship this year (we were selected out of almost 1,000 applicants from around the country!) ! I think I was told I am also the only animator this year, so that's pretty exciting (though a tad nerve-racking).

I'm so excited because I know I'm going to learn a lot and meet a lot of awesome creative-types. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity.

So, yes, in short: thanks everyone!

The Taffetas Sketchbook Page 04

Taffetas Sketchbook Page 04: Meet Elena

Elena is a young siren who can seem very sweet and innocent, but ultimately acts as such out of a possessive need to be liked and cared for. Should you befriend this young lady out of pity you will find yourself getting more than you bargained for. She identifies herself and finds worth and comfort only through the people whose company she keeps. She seeks out the popular, talented, and prestigious, especially if they are male, since she seems to hold a certain special sway over them in particular.

If you like Elena you might be interested in offering us your talents! We need a costume designer for her and are still looking for voices for nearly all of our cast, including, of course, Elena. Contact Yesenia Carrero at ycarre20@student.scad.edu if interested!

VIEW THIS ON THE TAFFETAS BLOG | MY DEVIANTART

The Siren : Thank You to All New Taffetas Supporters!

VIEW THE PRODUCTION BLOG HERE

I was going to wait to upload this one after the sketchbook page upload due out tomorrow which has this image in it but unshaded, but since Jess and I are really pleasantly surprised at the sudden DA/FA support for our web-based animated series pitch, The Taffetas, today thanks to the amazing fyuvix (Brianna Alexendar) and `Katmomma and whoever else I'm missing, that we thought I should just go ahead and put this one up for anyone watching my account or the blog.

Jess and I are really excited at all the talent being offered to us. It's always a pleasant surprise how much people believe in the project and it really keeps us going :).


About the image:
This drawing features one of our antagonists, Elena.

Elena is a young siren who can seem very sweet and innocent, but ultimately acts as such out of a possessive need to be liked and cared for. Should you befriend this young lady out of pity you will find yourself getting more than you bargained for. She identifies herself and finds worth and comfort only through the people whose company she keeps. She seeks out the popular, talented, and prestigious, especially if they are male, since she seems to hold a certain special sway over them in particular.

If you like Elena you might be interested in offering us your talents! We need a costume designer for her and are still looking for voices for nearly all of our cast, including, of course, Elena. There are plenty of more job openings too if you look at the blog! Contact Yesenia Carrero at ycarre20@student.scad.edu