A rectangle searches for another shape to be its friend.
Only when the shapes join together does the story have a happy ending. (Link to video)
Monday, May 8, 2017
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Life Lessons from Dinosaurs
Art from Dinotopia plus whimsical wisdom
James Gurney
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.
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James Gurney
PO Box 693
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
or by email:
gurneyjourney (at) gmail.com
Sorry, I can't give personal art advice or portfolio reviews. If you can, it's best to ask art questions in the blog comments.
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8 comments:
Always fun. Did I first see you do this at Mazza Museum in July, 2009?
minds me of the idea behind the book, Flatland. But this is a nice tale.
Done; nicely.
Wonderful and quite philosophical, too!
Negative space is a beautiful thing!
That's quite awesome :D
ha! clever!
delightful!!!
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