Lavalle Lee's Drawings and Cartoons

[lavallelee]

Thanks Nate, i think it would be fun someday to animate bugs, come up with a fun story and do a fan vid!

More Yosemite Sam

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_17_06_10_2_45_55.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_17_06_10_2_46_15.gif

[lavallelee]

tried drawing Yosemite Sam with a brown color pencil

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_17_06_10_5_17_18.gif

[madanimator]

Wow! This is your best drawing of him ever! Keep drawing!!! :D :D

[WillW]

WOW!, your drawings are getting better and better every time I visit, you really nailed Yosemite Sam's look in that last drawing. I agree with what was being said about your life drawings, they are getting really good!

[lavallelee]

thanks beatrice and thanks will!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_18_06_10_2_09_43.jpeg

more looney tunes!

[OwenWelsh]

Wow Lav, great drawing of Yosemite Sam.

[Rodney]

That brown pencil likes you! Very nice Lavalle.

Are you moving toward animating them?
I can see some extreme poses in a sequence based on your last Wile E Coyote image.

In three beats maybe:

- Up with his hands on the plunger (Smiling)
- Plunging the handle down with gleeful intent
[realization that the dynamite is too close at hand (perhaps he's sitting on it or it rolls in front of him)]
[His eyes and head might follow the path of the coiled wire around?]
- Aftermath (char-grilled Coyote)

Fun drawings Lav!

[lavallelee]

Thanks Owen! Rodney, I agree, i like drawing with the brown pencil!
I hope to one day animate most of the looney tunes just for fun same with alot of other characters too. Just for fun :D

More Looney!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_06_10_7_51_53.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_06_10_7_49_48.jpeg

[lavallelee]

i'm on a roll!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_06_10_4_11_31.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_06_10_4_11_45.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more, some really quick ones

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_06_10_4_45_53.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_06_10_4_39_58.jpeg

[lavallelee]

daffy duck study!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_21_06_10_9_01_05.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_21_06_10_9_04_40.jpeg

[lavallelee]

first time drawing porky pig

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_21_06_10_1_07_59.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_21_06_10_1_09_21.jpeg

the eyes are bit off

[lavallelee]

A little update! So my music guy's computer broke who is working on the music for Vinnie 'the chik' Costello. But he has guaranteed me he will finish the music real soon..

So in the mean time, i thought i would start writing for another cartoon. His name is 'Bobo The Tree Plant'

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_20_06_10_6_43_02.jpeg

What im working on;

-Story (half way done)
-Design (finished)
-Music
-Full Cartoon Name
-Voice Actors

My Original Idea; Bobo was to report current events, but in a funny way.

At one point Bobo was even going to be the flashcartoons.org mascot!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_06_10_1_01_37.jpeg

I created him May 4th 2004, is what the file created date says on this ugly mouse drawing (above). WOW!

The design i'm going with is the middle one below.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_20_06_10_3_21_00.jpeg

[lavallelee]

this morning i biked to the downtown orlando library and went to the reference section where all the old disney books that are out of print are

i drew a bunch of plutos while there :cool:

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_11_19_54.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_11_16_17.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_11_19_37.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more plutos!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_11_16_49.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_11_17_07.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_11_17_20.jpeg

[Seth]

You've been pretty busy lately, huh? Glad you're going with the design in the middle for the plant. That was the one I would've gone with too.

[lavallelee]

You've been pretty busy lately, huh? Glad you're going with the design in the middle for the plant. That was the one I would've gone with too.

Thanks Seth, i need to practice, practice! 12 days until the masterclass, i dont feel like im ready!

Another Pluto drawing.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_11_17_37.jpeg

[lavallelee]

i was watching the Sword in the Stone, thought i would try drawing the squirrels from the movie, not too happy with the outcome, but kinda close!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_22_06_10_7_49_35.jpeg

[Moneyguns]

Ohhh.... yes.:) I love that movie.

[madanimator]

They are so cute! :)

[lavallelee]

thanks moneyguns and beatrice :D

more plutos today

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_24_06_10_10_25_08.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_24_06_10_10_24_55.jpeg

[lavallelee]

last plutos

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_24_06_10_10_24_45.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_24_06_10_10_24_33.jpeg

[madanimator]

I like them! Awww... the last one is so sweet :laughing:

[lavallelee]

thanks beatrice, same here thats my fav too!

i thought i would update you guys on my latest flash cartoon, Bobo the Tree Plant! Bobo is interviewing the oil spill! Getting his take on the spill.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_27_06_10_10_06_51.jpeg

[arif]

hhahahahaha..must be an interesting one!!!!..looking forward to see more update of it...

Regards,
Arif.

[jeremyhopkins]

Those Plutos are really great and it's cool to see how your studies are improving your drawing. I'm impressed!

[lavallelee]

BOBO IS COMPLETE! I really made this one fast.

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[lavallelee]

some bugs bunny's

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_28_06_10_3_57_20.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_28_06_10_3_57_08.gif

[lavallelee]

now to start studying jake!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_29_06_10_11_12_23.gif

[lavallelee]

another Jake

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_29_06_10_11_13_34.gif

[Rodney]

Nice Jakes! :)

I especially like that you've really captured him with a minimum amount of lines. That should make him highly animatable.

[lavallelee]

thanks rodney! day 2 of jake study :D

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_30_06_10_7_31_45.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_30_06_10_7_26_25.gif

[wilsaturn]

I really like your Bobo Tree, kinda remind me of somebody I know for some reason... Are u gonna make more animation with that character?

[lavallelee]

I really like your Bobo Tree, kinda remind me of somebody I know for some reason... Are u gonna make more animation with that character?

Yes, definitely, I already have an idea for the second one. :cool: Happy you liked it!!

Today I am doing more Jake study.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_30_06_10_3_23_22.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_30_06_10_3_23_31.gif

[lavallelee]

Vinnie 'the chik' Costello is FINISHED!!!! FINALLY!! Started working on this back in February. Longest I ever took making a short, hope you like it.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpFVnLFKqAc

[lavallelee]

now that i finished 2 cartoons for this summer i can focus on traditional animation!

this is how i feel right now!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_07_10_2_51_12.gif

[lavallelee]

more Jake study! only 3 more days till the masterclass, i don't feel im ready!!!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_07_10_6_16_13.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_07_10_6_15_27.gif

[lavallelee]

more happy prince sketches

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_07_10_7_43_29.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_07_10_7_44_35.gif

not too happy with the last few, i will try more

[lavallelee]

another day, and more sketching jake

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_02_07_10_7_23_16.gif

[lavallelee]

wanted to do more sketches before going to AZ

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_03_07_10_4_26_35.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_03_07_10_4_26_58.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_03_07_10_4_28_12.gif

can't wait to see what i'm doing wrong!

[WillW]

Those are looking great!, your getting much more loose with the pencil and its really helping your work improve!

[lavallelee]

thanks will! AND IM BACK FROM MEETING DON BLUTH & GARY GOLDMAN!!!!!!!!! (more details later)

I wanted to get some scanning done, here are some drawings I did to better get a feel for Jake at the masterclass!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_29_09.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_36_30.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_36_43.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_38_05.gif

[madanimator]

Cute drawings! My favourite one is the first. Cannot wait to see some stuff you did there! :D

[lavallelee]

Cute drawings! My favourite one is the first. Cannot wait to see some stuff you did there!

My scene I still need to align the background and get the files. Don liked my scene and I showed Gary he liked it too! I am so sad the class is over, but wow was it an experience of a lifetime.

MORE!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_44_36.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_44_49.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_47_22.gif

[lavallelee]

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_48_10.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_9_39_30.gif

If i didn't mention before these are my poses, not model sheets!

[lavallelee]

the last day, after i was done animating my scene

Don had some model sheets of the Hairy Cat, and i tried to do a few poses myself.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_11_45_59.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_11_45_27.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_11_45_15.gif

[WillW]

wow, they certainly got you working in that master class! Awesome work : D! cant wait to hear/see more about it!

[lavallelee]

there is lots more, just need to upload it all :laughing:

more hairy cat!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_11_48_48.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_11_46_11.gif

[Richard Willimot]

Wow! I can really see the improvement in your work from the class,keep it up.

[Seth]

I loved the design of the Hairy Cat. I wish I could've gotten to work on a scene with him in it. Did Don give you another scene to work on when you left?

[lavallelee]

thanks richard! and seth, yes before i left he said i could do the cat walk/run cycle

but i ran out of time :( i still can do it

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_11_46_21.gif

my fav pose

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_07_10_11_51_03.gif

[madanimator]

Yes, please, do the walk- or run cycle! Your drawings of the cat are nice, so I really would be curious to see him animated!

[arif]

wow!!.............i love your cat so much............it is so simple and definitely would be fun to animate it...........got some inspiration too...........good job Kinjo.........
i will be in the masterclass hope the next year..................i am planning for it....:D

Regards,
Arif:laughing:

[lavallelee]

Yes, please, do the walk- or run cycle! Your drawings of the cat are nice, so I really would be curious to see him animated!

i hope too! i already started on my next cartoon, story is written!


wow!!.............i love your cat so much............it is so simple and definitely would be fun to animate it...........got some inspiration too...........good job Kinjo.........
i will be in the masterclass hope the next year..................i am planning for it....:D

Regards,
Arif:laughing:

it is Don's character, he had some model sheets there and i tried a few of my own poses, i WISH i created him!

thanks arif

[lavallelee]

starting on my next cartoon idea, this time i'm going to be making a parody

Luigi's Linguine

First sketch I did a month ago

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_03_02.jpeg

I am at concept stage

My first attempt at a model sheet, not where I wanted to be.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_04_04.gif

Frustrated with the last sheet, drew silly.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_04_46.gif

Tried again with a few quick action poses.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_05_14.gif

[Seth]

Ha ha! Yes! About time Luigi gets recognized for his acting talent!

I already can't wait for you to finish this! I'm a real Mario Bros. nut.

[lavallelee]

Ha ha! Yes! About time Luigi gets recognized for his acting talent!

I already can't wait for you to finish this! I'm a real Mario Bros. nut.

Me too! it's going to be awhile though before i finish this, lol

more attempts, coloring in a bit.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_07_26.gif

Starting to dig a few.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_05_47.gif

Really, really like these two. But who knows might change my mind tomorrow.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_11_22.gif

[SpiralEFX]

Stopped by yesterday & saw Lavalle's storyboards...all over his wall. Looks like its gonna be a real treat for Mario bros. fans with a Twist ending. i think the Master class knowledge will show in this short.

[lavallelee]

lol, pressure! I sure hope you guys see improvement.

Playing around with arm and leg length.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_7_46_15.jpeg

Sketching out a scene.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_7_45_45.jpeg

[madanimator]

I like your new idea with Luigi! :) Go ahead with lots of motivation :D

[NateHorsfall]

Me too! it's going to be awhile though before i finish this, lol


Really, really like these two. But who knows might change my mind tomorrow.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_12_11_22.gif

I prefer the first one over the second, because the second feels sort of balloon faced, if you will.. Are you going to do the whole thing in flash? If you do.. promise not to use the cheating flash things like easy position, rotate, and scale animation ;)

[lavallelee]

I agree Nate, I'm using the first one, much better. :) As for is it going to be flash or traditional..

I originally wanted to make it 100% pencil, but it will be years until I finish if I do it that way, so some of it will be animated flash.

Doing some study, this time paused "The Rescuers" a few frames and drew what i saw. I'm a bit rusty!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_20_07_10_4_50_30.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_20_07_10_4_50_49.gif

[Seth]

I haven't seen that movie in years. Nice work! I really like the um.....what's her name one? Ms. Something right? I don't remember anymore.

Heh heh.....Moonshine. :laughing:

[lavallelee]

Miss Bianca is her name, she's part of the Rescue Aid Society. Today Im going to watch the second one. :D

More Luigi's

Trying to find the body..

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_07_10_7_46_35.jpeg

I'm liking the one below. Getting closer

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_14_07_10_2_45_31.jpeg

Man... human characters are sooo hard!

[Seth]

Wow! Those are kickin'! Really nice! This is gonna be great when you finish it. And I totally agree with you.....people are hard to draw....too hard.

[lavallelee]

Thanks Seth, some more concept stuff.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_07_10_9_43_20.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_07_10_9_42_36.gif

[johncbeggs]

man that luigi turn-a-round is really good!

[lavallelee]

thanks john, now i just have to figure out how im going to animate him!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_15_07_10_5_53_54.jpeg

[wilsaturn]

Yaayy....... Boo.... I like Boo. Are they gonna get beaten up a lot in your film?
Really like your version of Luigi btw, looking forward to see more....:)

[Rodney]

Lavalle,
My first instinct was to suggest to keep doing your own characters instead of someone else's but you are having such a good time... and doing such a great job... I yield. (Its good to admit I'm wrong from time to time)

Looking good!

[OwenWelsh]

Cool stuff Lavalle. Are you going to animate it in a full animated style or limited?

[lavallelee]

Yaayy....... Boo.... I like Boo. Are they gonna get beaten up a lot in your film?
Really like your version of Luigi btw, looking forward to see more....:)

The only one getting beat up will be Luigi :laughing:


Lavalle,
My first instinct was to suggest to keep doing your own characters instead of someone else's but you are having such a good time... and doing such a great job... I yield. (Its good to admit I'm wrong from time to time)

Looking good!

I think my last few shorts have all been original characters, and I just feel the need to parody. lol


Cool stuff Lavalle. Are you going to animate it in a full animated style or limited?

I am going to first try just pencil paper animating, (already tried a few tests) I once thought i was ready, now not so sure. I need to study more human anatomy.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_07_10_9_29_46.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_07_10_9_31_24.jpeg

[lavallelee]

here is a scan from one of the storyboards

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_18_07_10_7_13_52.jpeg

[feliceworkshop]

Holy Cannoli!.... I cannot believe you've posted so much from your new project!
Looking great Lavalle! I must confess to you that when you showed me your sketches of Luigi back at the Arizona's Masterclass I was thinking.... is this guy making fun of my heritage or is he doing this for real? :laughing::laughing:
I'm looking forward to watch some your pencil tests from this project....


I am going to first try just pencil paper animating, (already tried a few tests) I once thought i was ready, now not so sure. I need to study more human anatomy.

..I believe that you're already on the right direction, if you keep your characters pretty simple in their layout structure (break it down in circles, spheres and ovals), kinda like this:

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/felcebucket72/Drawings%20sketches%20and%20whatnots/Luigi003low.jpg

perhaps you might get good results without getting too much into the nitty gritty of anatomy (though whenever you got some free time to invest definitely always go to check out an anatomy for artists manual)
Good luck!
Felice (Mr.Workshop)

[lavallelee]

thanks alot felice! that is very awesome, thanks for the advice

i sat down and continued to read from Drawn to Life from where i left off last, and also have been doing some small gesture drawings

every time i start to animate luigi it just doesn't look right

here is a picture of my kinjo kitty

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_23_07_10_8_03_17.gif

[lavallelee]

made this for myself, thought i would share with everyone :)

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_28_07_10_8_02_55.jpeg

[lavallelee]

i did some mouse study, just scanned this though :)

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_31_07_10_6_01_44.jpeg

[lavallelee]

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_29_07_10_1_43_57.gif

Now that the workshop has started, all my personal projects must go on pause. Must focus on learning! :D Don't worry I will get back to them all.

[jeremyhopkins]

i did some mouse study, just scanned this though :)

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_31_07_10_6_01_44.jpeg

Good work with this one. You distilled the drawing of mouse into a few lines, expressed an emotion and the drawing still feels solid. Hats off to you on that!

[johncbeggs]

lavalle this is actually one of the drawings I like the most that you have made!

I honestly get the feeling that this is a mouse almost like its alive and looking! I cant pinpoint at what emotion but I know its displaying one :)

- almost like deep thinking or something!

anyway great job man!

[lavallelee]

Good work with this one. You distilled the drawing of mouse into a few lines, expressed an emotion and the drawing still feels solid. Hats off to you on that!

Thanks Jeremy, I was hoping to animate him too. I just might!


lavalle this is actually one of the drawings I like the most that you have made!

I honestly get the feeling that this is a mouse almost like its alive and looking! I cant pinpoint at what emotion but I know its displaying one :)

- almost like deep thinking or something!

anyway great job man!

Thanks John, i am finally capturing emotion! lol

I haven't been updating my gallery much because of the workshop, I really wish I could show you guys all the TOP SECRET stuff we are working on!

Here is something I just scanned! Mario, he is meditating at the top of a mountain.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_05_08_10_9_28_10.jpeg

[NateHorsfall]

made this for myself, thought i would share with everyone :)

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_28_07_10_8_02_55.jpeg

This is a cool diagram! thanks for sharing it! :)

[lavallelee]

thanks nate! :)

About a month ago I purchased Woody Woodpecker Collection 1 & 2. Just yesterday it finally came after a whole month in postal limbo...

Today I started watching it and studying it!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_08_08_10_7_06_15.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_08_08_10_7_09_10.jpeg

These are pretty bad, but I think I can get him right.

[lavallelee]

more woodpecker!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_08_08_10_7_06_46.jpeg

[WillW]

maan I haven't seen woody woodpecker in a long time. I cant even remember the last time it was on British TV. great drawings too!

[Seth]

I'm impressed with that last one! Don is right, you have improved greatly since you've first gotten on the forum. :) :) Two smiles for you......and a goofy grin. :D

[lavallelee]

thanks you guys, i'm already on disc 2, it's hard to study because i just like watching it

woody is crazy, it's great!

in todays seminar Don drew butterflies, i drew what i saw

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_08_10_7_45_24.jpeg

[Rich-E]

i see the growth... you seem to have more confidence in your mark making and i like looseness you are developing.

[jeremyhopkins]

Yeah, it's tricky to draw in real time but you did fairly well. I agree it's good to see you loosen up!

[lavallelee]

i see the growth... you seem to have more confidence in your mark making and i like looseness you are developing.

thanks rich! hopefully one day i will be a great animator!


Yeah, it's tricky to draw in real time but you did fairly well. I agree it's good to see you loosen up!

thank jeremy :D

It's been a few weeks since i posted in my gallery, mainly because of the workshop. LOTS OF WORK! But fun :)

here are a few possums i did, for a idea i have brewing

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_26_08_10_6_50_12.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_26_08_10_6_49_55.jpeg

[madanimator]

Cute possum drawings you have there :) The long nose is very interesting! Do more of them :cool:

[akkushisu]

Wonderful artwork, Lavelle! It's going to take me quite a while to go through all sixty pages of your gallery thread though, but from what I did see, I'm really impressed! :D You've got a very clear sense of style, and, like some others have said, the confidence you have in your work really shows. Please post more when you can!

[akkushisu]

Alright, now I HAVE gone through all sixty pages of your thread! It's really amazing to see how far you've come since you first started posting, Lavelle. You've always been improving, but I noticed the biggest changes right around page 20 or so. Seeing how far you've come in such a short time really inspires me to push myself to imrpove, y'know? :) Anyway, keep riding the momentum you've built up!

[lavallelee]

Cute possum drawings you have there :) The long nose is very interesting! Do more of them :cool:

thanks beatrice, i hope to draw more of him, need to create a feel for the character's personality and story, im still up in the air with it all :laughing:



Alright, now I HAVE gone through all sixty pages of your thread! It's really amazing to see how far you've come since you first started posting, Lavelle. You've always been improving, but I noticed the biggest changes right around page 20 or so. Seeing how far you've come in such a short time really inspires me to push myself to imrpove, y'know? :) Anyway, keep riding the momentum you've built up!

lol! thanks for going through them all! glad you enjoyed my gallery, i hope after tomorrow (the last day of workshop #1) To post up all my workshop sketches, thumbnails and animation tests to show everyone the last 5 weeks of my progress!

[lavallelee]

YA! Just got Dave's permission to start showing the last 5 weeks of my workshop progress, drawings, pencil tests and more!!

A taste of things to come, keep checking back!

First I wanted to practice the characters and see which one I was most comfortable with. First tried drawing Stuey

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_31_07_10_8_46_59.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_31_07_10_8_50_39.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_31_07_10_8_47_22.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_31_07_10_8_47_34.jpeg

[akkushisu]

Awesome stuff, Lavelle! You seem to have a really good grasp of the character here. Nice posing and attention to detail, too. Very eager to see more of your workshop results! :D

[NateHorsfall]

really great line work. Love the flow of the drawings! The top one is my favorite. it just really feels constantly in motion because of how you made the lines. :)

[lavallelee]

Awesome stuff, Lavelle! You seem to have a really good grasp of the character here. Nice posing and attention to detail, too. Very eager to see more of your workshop results! :D

Thanks akkushisu! I ended up animating the pig Stuey :)


really great line work. Love the flow of the drawings! The top one is my favorite. it just really feels constantly in motion because of how you made the lines. :)

thanks nate, are you joining the next workshop, i hope so! you can learn too!

next is some Peepers;

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_08_10_6_53_42.jpeg

[NateHorsfall]

i'm going to try. but it's probably going to kill me. heh. Having a full time job+ possible side job+ all the CD stuff... I don't know how I'm going to fit the time needed, in.. But I can't pass it up again.. health be damned! ;)

[akkushisu]

Lovely Peepers sketch, Lavalle! Can't wait to see your animation of Stuey in action, too. Keep 'em coming! :D

[lavallelee]

i'm going to try. but it's probably going to kill me. heh. Having a full time job+ possible side job+ all the CD stuff... I don't know how I'm going to fit the time needed, in.. But I can't pass it up again.. health be damned! ;)

Don told us yesterday its on acting! Now you must do it, come on your young, you can handle 100 things at once!


Lovely Peepers sketch, Lavalle! Can't wait to see your animation of Stuey in action, too. Keep 'em coming! :D

Here is my first run through on Stuey!
http://www.donbluthanimation.com/videos.php?showvideo=425

First run through with Pan BG!
http://www.donbluthanimation.com/videos.php?showvideo=450

I did one more and I will post that next!

[akkushisu]

:( Hmmm... It would appear that only members of Don's Club can watch these. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but extra money for me is indeed a precious commodity. I'll make note to watch these if/when I do join though, Lavalle. Sorry.

[lavallelee]

The next two you should be able to see, hope you join the club soon, joining Don's Club has really helped me. :cool:

I started the walk over starting with a bouncing ball, then added feet, and the rest. (might take a second to load)

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/attemptnew3.swf
http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/attemptnew3.swf

Here is the older version;

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/attemptnew2.swf

Here is where I am now with the walk, I was attempting to slow it down. I was close! I know now where to go with it after Don's advice;

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/videos.php?showvideo=473

[akkushisu]

Now THAT one I can see, yes! Very awesome work, by the way! Thank you for sharing this, Lavalle! Looking forward to seeing more from you. :D

[madanimator]

Very good job you done with your walk cycle assignment! I like it a lot :D

[lavallelee]

Now THAT one I can see, yes! Very awesome work, by the way! Thank you for sharing this, Lavalle! Looking forward to seeing more from you. :D

More is here!


Very good job you done with your walk cycle assignment! I like it a lot :D

thanks, i can't wait till the next workshop!

some Peepers drawings

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_02_08_10_5_38_54.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_02_08_10_5_02_33.jpeg

[feliceworkshop]

Nice going Lavalle!
I like these last sketches particularly.... are you going to take a stab at Peepers doing a walk cycle as well?.... I liked the way your animation of Stuey turned out for the On-line Workshop and I'm glad to hear that you're going to be on the next one as well, Don's workshops are really awesome!....
I'm still trying to round up the money for the next workshop myself...with only two weeks away...meh, no sweat! I might need to do a couple of garage sales or donate blood few times and I'll be good to go!
Hey! we still need to get together for that beer me, you and Les!...I know, I know... you don't drink beer, Jack Daniels will do?

[akkushisu]

Lovely Peepers sketches, Lavalle! I'd type my accolade with a lisp so you get the full affect, but I'm sure you get the idea. :D

[lavallelee]

Nice going Lavalle!
I like these last sketches particularly.... are you going to take a stab at Peepers doing a walk cycle as well?.... I liked the way your animation of Stuey turned out for the On-line Workshop and I'm glad to hear that you're going to be on the next one as well, Don's workshops are really awesome!....
I'm still trying to round up the money for the next workshop myself...with only two weeks away...meh, no sweat! I might need to do a couple of garage sales or donate blood few times and I'll be good to go!
Hey! we still need to get together for that beer me, you and Les!...I know, I know... you don't drink beer, Jack Daniels will do?

I probably wont animate Peepers walk, i'm going to be studying like crazy! Live action, and classic Disney. Until the next workshop. Your walk turned out great too Felice! Do you come to Orlando at all, i decided that ill drink with you guys. Maybe Vodka and OJ, :laughing:


Lovely Peepers sketches, Lavalle! I'd type my accolade with a lisp so you get the full affect, but I'm sure you get the idea. :D

lol thanks akkushisu! i think thats all the Peepers i tried drawing

After adding my background, I did some thumbnails of Stuey jumping over a log.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_18_08_10_6_46_49.jpeg

[akkushisu]

Great jumping thumbnails, Lavalle! You really get a sense of movement and flow. Thanks so much for sharing these. Can't wait to see more! :)

[lavallelee]

thanks, here is more!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_27_08_10_4_03_07.jpeg

[lavallelee]

Here is my random character: Manipi

Basically a gross smelly monster with tons of eyes, with a defense system against men, SEXY LEGS! Manipi manipulates men to do his bidding with the hypnotizing effect of 'The Legs'. This hypnotizing effect does not work on women, but his awful oder and scary monster face can do the trick while he has his dress down.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_29_08_10_11_23_57.jpeg

This was just a random character idea!

[Rodney]

All right... fess up. Who spiked Lavalle's coca cola with hard liquor?

[akkushisu]

All right... fess up. Who spiked Lavalle's coca cola with hard liquor?

Well, okay. Lavalle asked for a Coke but we ran out, so I poured a bit of whatever was in that jug with the "XXX" label on it to top it off. YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE... unless you lure me out with brownies!

Now then, regarding your picture Lavalle, it's umm... it's... *stares at the legs* ...really... nice and... Huh?! What sorcery is this?! To give that monster such a deadly and... efficient... weapon of... *shakes head* Diabolically sinister with a side of malevolent evilishness... I like it. :D

[lavallelee]

All right... fess up. Who spiked Lavalle's coca cola with hard liquor?

actually i stopped drinking caffeinated drinks long ago :rolleyes:


Well, okay. Lavalle asked for a Coke but we ran out, so I poured a bit of whatever was in that jug with the "XXX" label on it to top it off. YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE... unless you lure me out with brownies!

Now then, regarding your picture Lavalle, it's umm... it's... *stares at the legs* ...really... nice and... Huh?! What sorcery is this?! To give that monster such a deadly and... efficient... weapon of... *shakes head* Diabolically sinister with a side of malevolent evilishness... I like it. :D

SO THATS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED!?!?!

if you guys think that last one was nuts

i got a caricature artist friend Vic who used an arrow as a joke, so i made this about him

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_09_10_2_41_50.gif

[ashek]

I like your Drawing Study.......Post more Lavallelee......

[lavallelee]

thanks ashek!

i bet some of you have been wondering where i've been! well, we got a puppy! and she basically takes up a lot of my time, training, playing, jogging

but good news i was able to finish a new episode of Kinjo Kids!

http://www.kinjokids.com/strip25.html

[zanekohler]

Very cool!
Yeah puppies can take a lot of time. They have lots and lots of energy that had to be spent or you find your stuff chewed up. One of my dogs when a puppy chewed up the wood paneling all around our hot tub pretty much making it a visual soar spot. If they were not so cute *(hands out making choke sign)* ;)

[madanimator]

thanks, here is more!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_27_08_10_4_03_07.jpeg

Hey Lavalle, very nice sketch! :) Cannot wait to see more new drawings from you! Oh and by the way.. very cute puppy you have ;)

[NateHorsfall]

Been busy I see! But um.. Manipi? Thats one of the craziest things I've ever seen.. hahaha.

It's good to see you doing totally bizarre stuff like that. Randomness is fun!

[lavallelee]

thanks beatrice and nate, i came up with him as just a crazy random thought, lol

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_10_10_8_00_13.jpeg

I tried drawing what i saw today on boomerang.. sadly i didn't get Top Cat on model, but the gangster i think i was pretty close.

also wanted to post my puppy Salty! one day to be star in a flash cartoon! :eek:

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_09_10_11_47_02.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

Good Work that is very funny Lavallelee cute puppy is it trouble:)

[judithbarsi4ever]

very good and funny.

[lavallelee]

thanks andrew and judith!

UPDATE!! YAY! New Toon!!! It's a mini!


http://portal.flashcartoons.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_thumbs/thumbs/donnFC.jpg
Donn & Don

http://portal.flashcartoons.org/node/30

A new series called Donn & Don, about two friends and the wacky things they go through. Sure they are just circular balls, but they can get into some messed up situations

[lavallelee]

http://portal.flashcartoons.org/sites/default/files/thumbs/donn2.jpg

Donn & Don - Episode 2

http://portal.flashcartoons.org/node/39

Episode 2!!! Donn has a public service announcement that is just needed to be said! Take his advice kids, Donn knows all!

[madanimator]

Hehehe very cool! I always wonder where you got all this ideas! :cool:

[feliceworkshop]

Wow....that was brutal Lavalle! "mom, I'm gay!" LOL....pretty funny!!
I like it even more than the first one...and that was pretty damn funny too! :laughing::laughing::laughing:

[lavallelee]

thanks beatrice and felice!

today i'm working on the halloween episode, these shorts only take a couple hours to make, alot easier than big productions like Vinnie, happy you liked it!

i just added them both on youtube

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[akkushisu]

LOL! Awesome videos, Lavalle and hilarious too! Can't wait to check out the Halloween episode. :D

[OwenWelsh]

Lavalle its great that your making more short films! Who does your voices?

Also, are you still working your acting workshop pencil test? I missed it on the last class.

[lavallelee]

thanks akkushisu! it's done!

owen, i do all the voice acting :D, as for the acting workshop, i am still working on it

Donn & Don - Episode 3

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Official release.
http://portal.flashcartoons.org/donn-don-3

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! In a dark, dark room Don has a frightening tale to tell. So scary it will make you pee your pants!

[andrew sharp]

HAHahahah. Happy halloween Lavallelee:)

[lavallelee]

HAHahahah. Happy halloween Lavallelee:)

Happy Halloween to you too!

Here is a picture of the monster!!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_31_10_10_3_22_30.jpeg

[lavallelee]

now that the workshop is over, i can show you guys some of my work!

Here is some of my study of Winnie

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_02_10_10_8_54_41.gif

[lavallelee]

I tried some Live action reference of myself acting. (not very good acting, with puppy in background, scared of my acting, lol)

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/videos.php?showvideo=521

[andrew sharp]

Lavallelee great job really nice loose and confident drawings, Saw your reference footage too (live action)well your 10x better at acting then me:)

[lavallelee]

thanks andrew, but the thing is

i was looking into the camera, when i should of been acting to an object or character... that is what don said, so from now on, when ever i do live action reference, i will remember that!

i was doodling winnie while in one of our classes

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_09_10_10_7_09_28.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_09_10_10_7_09_41.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more Winnie study

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_11_10_10_7_25_54.jpeg

[lavallelee]

getting a better feel of the character, Winnie the Witch

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_11_48.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_12_06.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more sketches of winnie!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_12_45.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_12_23.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more more!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_14_01.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_13_46.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_13_32.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_13_17.jpeg

[lavallelee]

i really like these next ones

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_14_18.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_13_00.jpeg

[lavallelee]

i was over at spiralfx's house, while i waited for him to get ready i drew on his dry marker eraser board, lol

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_14_10_10_6_42_22.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

Lavallelee good work man and lots of it
http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_13_32.jpeg
this one craked me up bigtime:D

[akkushisu]

Outstanding workshop stuff, Lavalle! Thanks for sharing it with us! Rock on! :)

[Seth]

Looks like you've been working hard lately. Your style is getting really loose. Say? What happened to Luigi?

[lavallelee]

Lavallelee good work man and lots of it
http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_10_10_8_13_32.jpeg
this one craked me up bigtime:D

lol thanks!


Outstanding workshop stuff, Lavalle! Thanks for sharing it with us! Rock on! :)

no problem! i just wish i had more workshop work to show!


Looks like you've been working hard lately. Your style is getting really loose. Say? What happened to Luigi?

the voice actor i found, bailed on me, i need to find someone who can sound like luigi, i have had 0 luck...

here is a drawing i did for a mini contest, about a homeless hobo robot

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_11_10_10_15_16.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

You sure can draw funny characters that robot has me smilling:)

[lavallelee]

lol, thanks andrew!

Donn & Don - Episode 4

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Official release.
http://portal.flashcartoons.org/uploads/donn-don-4

Episode 4!! Don gets a new puppy and Donn doesn't understand why?? LOL

[andrew sharp]

Oh nasty but in a good way. Good punch line:)

[madanimator]

So cute. You have nice ideas, keep doing these little cartoons :)

[ashek]

hi lavalle nice think you are..........like sound quality....wait to see your good animation

[johncbeggs]

:laughing: man that Don and Donn short was awesome!

[lavallelee]

So cute. You have nice ideas, keep doing these little cartoons :)

thanks! making donn & don is really fun!


hi lavalle nice think you are..........like sound quality....wait to see your good animation

thanks ashek! happy you liked it


:laughing: man that Don and Donn short was awesome!

thanks john!!!

here is a random robin hood i drew today

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_30_11_10_5_06_04.jpeg

[Seth]

That really stinks about your Luigi cartoon. Are you looking for some one who can sound like Luigi from the games, or the Luigi from the old Saturday Morning Cartoons?

[lavallelee]

Either or, someone who could pass as a recognizable Luigi voice.

I had the whole cartoon written, scripted and storyboarded too. I am sure i will make it someday Seth :)

I have this huge pile of cartoons TBM (to be made) and now Luigi's Linguine is part of it, lol

[lavallelee]

after hearing that Don's next workshop is design and layout

i decided to draw some bgs for my upcoming toon!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_09_12_10_10_56_05.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_09_12_10_10_55_54.jpeg

^ this one i messed up big time, but i liked one of the houses :)

[lavallelee]

some carriages for my upcoming toon

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_09_12_10_10_56_29.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_09_12_10_10_56_42.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

Man you got a cool style just a quick question how big are these drawings? The second background is my favorite:)

[lavallelee]

Man you got a cool style just a quick question how big are these drawings? The second background is my favorite:)

thanks andrew! the bgs are a full 8x11 printer paper sketch and the carriages are about half of that

[lavallelee]

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10 years ago, I created Flash Cartoons. Now on the anniversary, I am releasing the classics on Youtube! First up "Mario and the Princess"!

[lavallelee]

went to disney world and drew to the animation academy

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_23_12_10_8_01_29.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

Bwhahahaha the Mario clip killed me:D great Grumpy too.just a quick question whats the animation academy? take it easy man

[Seth]

I thought maybe you made that for the Mario 25th Anniversary! Nice Grumpy by the way.

[lavallelee]

Bwhahahaha the Mario clip killed me:D great Grumpy too.just a quick question whats the animation academy? take it easy man

it is a attraction at Hollywood Studios (Disney World) where you follow along with a teacher drawing disney characters, really really FUN!


I thought maybe you made that for the Mario 25th Anniversary! Nice Grumpy by the way.

Thanks Seth! I didn't even know it was the 25th anniversary, lol.

I have been doing a few animated lessons and tests, here is my first one.

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/videos.php?showvideo=617

[SpiralEFX]

Your Grumpy is one of the best drawings i seen you do at the Animation Academy..... you get better with every attempt...keep them coming!

[Rodney]

Love the little bird pecking Lavalle. That has some great potential.
I love the step... step... step... peckpeckpeckpeck... element of textured movement in it already. If you strengthen that you'll have a winner.

I made a copy of your grumpy and rolled his eyes around... just by flipping the eyes up/down/right/left (must have had some free time that day). It was a fun exercise (I thought) it worked pretty well.

I'm curious. Do they ever draw animated drawings at the Animation Academy or is it exclusively still drawings?

[lavallelee]

thanks les and rodney!

as for the animation academy, it is just front view and three quarter view heads, sadly no animating or full bodies

NEXT!! another animation test!

http://donbluthanimation.com/videos.php?showvideo=624

a silly squirrel

[lavallelee]

More squirrel action, more frames

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/videos.php?showvideo=627

[johncbeggs]

great stuff lavalle

[OwenWelsh]

Hey Lavalle,

It's great to see you doing so much traditional animation. On your latest squirrel test I think it might be good to hold his anticipation for at least 2 more seconds, so we can see his facial expression. Are you animating this to beats?

[andrew sharp]

Really like how you animate squrels great springy movement mabey on the impact ease in and out when his but goes in the air more drawings there .Keep it up man looks good

[lavallelee]

great stuff lavalle

thanks john!!!


Hey Lavalle,

It's great to see you doing so much traditional animation. On your latest squirrel test I think it might be good to hold his anticipation for at least 2 more seconds, so we can see his facial expression. Are you animating this to beats?

no i wasn't using beats, which i should be


Really like how you animate squrels great springy movement mabey on the impact ease in and out when his but goes in the air more drawings there .Keep it up man looks good

thanks! i hope this year i can animate more than last year! :)

here are some random doodles

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_02_11_7_53_50.jpeg

i was watching the new V series drew this

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_02_11_7_54_05.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

Funny drawings, how is the tv series my wife and I have the original tv series on dvd its hillarious in an 80s kinda way :D

[lavallelee]

thanks andrew! i love the show V, it's great! makes me want to watch the original

anywho, here is a character i created a little over a year and a half ago, for a cartoon idea with SpiralFX called "Crackerland" more about the show to come

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_02_11_7_53_23.jpeg

His name is Fred the Flamingo, a crazy, and nutty bird.

[lavallelee]

another fred, this time in the air being blown up by fireworks!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_09_02_11_6_08_01.gif

[andrew sharp]

haha these are so funny. Too bad the seminar wasnt a go to day but Im glad I got to see your drawings:)

[lavallelee]

another character named after my street

Bumby!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_17_02_11_1_38_46.gif

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_17_02_11_1_38_25.png

he is another main character from "Crackerland"!

[andrew sharp]

Nice loose drawing awesome keep it up:D

[lavallelee]

okay!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_18_02_11_9_00_54.png

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_18_02_11_8_59_51.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

Cest Bon, looks good man sorry thats the extent of my french the painted character looks cool, what did you use to colour him?

[Rodney]

I'm really enjoying your line work and color on Bumby.

You've got this Crackerland looking very intriguing.
No pressure but at a glance it looks like a winner... it has the stuff! :)

[lavallelee]

Cest Bon, looks good man sorry thats the extent of my french the painted character looks cool, what did you use to colour him?

I colored Bumby in Flash. I'm not much of a clean up artist :p


I'm really enjoying your line work and color on Bumby.

You've got this Crackerland looking very intriguing.
No pressure but at a glance it looks like a winner... it has the stuff! :)

sure hope so, been working on it for almost 2 years! I will post more Crackerland stuff soon.

Did a fan picture of Finn from Adventure Time! I really like this new show. Very funny and random.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_19_02_11_11_00_03.jpeg

[Seth]

Awesome! Hey, Lavalle! What time is it?

[lavallelee]

ADVENTURE TIME!!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_21_02_11_8_37_27.jpeg

This is a cartoon I wish I could be an animator on. Would be a great experience.

[andrew sharp]

looks like a cool character reminds me of graphitti art which is cool:)

[ashek]

HI Lavalle i see your recent drawing .....there are really lovely and funny character ..keep more post.....

[lavallelee]

here are some more doodles from the cartoon I am working on with Les

CRACKERLAND! here is fred

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_24_02_11_6_58_44.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_24_02_11_6_58_10.gif

[zanekohler]

I like these! very cool character.

[lavallelee]

thanks zane!!

I went to life drawing last night at an Animation Studio! It was great. Hopefully I get to go 2-4 times a month!

Please mind the bad life drawings, I really haven't done life drawing since Summer 09'

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-A.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-B.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-C.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-D.jpg

[madanimator]

It's a great chance you got to have a life drawing class in a real animation studio with other artists. Do it as often as you can! I can't wait to see your drawings :)

[lavallelee]

thanks beatrice! i am hoping once a week!

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-E.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-F.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-G.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-H.jpg

[andrew sharp]

Great life in these drawings man keep at it :D

[lavallelee]

thanks andrew! last one from last night

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/2-2010-I.jpg

[jeremyhopkins]

Wow, these are significant improvements over last time. Are you getting good advice from the artists at the studio? Sounds like a great opportunity to learn - good for you!

[lavallelee]

Wow, these are significant improvements over last time. Are you getting good advice from the artists at the studio? Sounds like a great opportunity to learn - good for you!

Thanks Jeremy.

I looked at a lot of their drawings, incredible artwork. I was too embarrassed to show mine. Maybe when I get better I will. It was fun to hear some of the stories though!

:)

[lavallelee]

here is a random doodle i did, of either a gator or a dragon, but i'm liking the design :)

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_24_02_11_7_50_11.jpeg

[C. Siemens]

Hey, that's not "bad" life drawing. I think they thoroughly work as pose sketches. They're condensed but readable. Shows you're developing an eye for the essence of a pose.

Don't wait to show those guys your stuff! If you know them and they know you there's nothing to "fear". Besides, trust me, you'll never be absolutely satisfied with your drawings. I hate looking at my old stuff and I don't know any other artists who don't have reservations about their previous efforts.
Think of it this way - you're already showing your drawings to all of the internet. Just pretend the guys over at the studio are forum members. ;)

[joedorsey]

I like your Gator's expression. Very fun.

[Lazuline]

Draw from the inside -> out. Start with your line of action and construct the form on top of that. From there you can begin to focus on the details.

You have a great style, and the people are reading very well. Just remember the basics when you put your pencil down =)

[Seth]

Yeah, that PoTater Gator is so cool! He's not quite a dragon, and he's not quite a Gator! This guy would look great animated....destroying new York City! "AAAHHHHH! Run for your life!!!! It's the Killer Gator! Or is he a Dragon?" *Squish* He steps on the poor soul who talks too much.....ooops I'm thinking out loud again.

[lavallelee]

Here is a Robin Hood character design, for my Robin Hood cartoon idea.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_03_11_6_21_43.jpeg

[madanimator]

Looks like a funny character! Also the way he's standing there. :D Draw more poses of him!

[lavallelee]

i actually tried a few different styles of Robin Hoods, check this one out!

His Arrow Sack is alive and has a mind of his own. Comedic relief. :eek:

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_01_03_11_6_21_56.jpeg

[lavallelee]

also i've been working on a new flash game for about 2 weeks now called

"DOT OPS" basically a game where your dots, killing zombies which are continuously coming after your brains!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_02_03_11_7_40_14.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more from the game, here is a sketch of the game over screen

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_02_03_11_7_39_43.jpeg

[lavallelee]

I watched the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh today, did some study!

I saw Don's name in the credits, I can't wait till the next seminar to ask what scenes are his and what it was like!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_03_11_12_04_46.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more winnie the pooh study! the owl

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_03_11_12_05_01.jpeg

[zanekohler]

Very cool! Ever since we did the owl contest here I always think they are fun to draw. I started working on a revised one after the contest but never finished. I think you may have inspired me to jump back on it.

[lavallelee]

Very cool! Ever since we did the owl contest here I always think they are fun to draw. I started working on a revised one after the contest but never finished. I think you may have inspired me to jump back on it.

Do it! Next I am studying Tigger

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_03_11_12_05_31.jpeg

[Josh Lokan]

Good drawing! Tigger is my favorite Disney character ever! Can't wait to see more.

[lavallelee]

thanks! more!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_03_11_12_05_15.jpeg

his jowl is a bit too big, lol

[joedorsey]

You go Lavalle! Great Tigger.

[SpiralEFX]

these are good studies... Owl is really well constructed....Keep going & go see the new Winnie the Pooh movie in July

[lavallelee]

thanks guys!!! hey joe, i really liked the elephant character you made, so i wanted to have a go at him

Link to Joe's Elephant
http://www.donbluthanimation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=398&page=33

My attempt
http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_03_11_6_11_26.jpeg

[lavallelee]

another joe elephant sketch before bed :)

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_03_11_10_58_02.jpeg

[joedorsey]

Lavalle!

I am honored you drew up my elephants. The second one on the stool is really cool. I love his eyes and tuft of hair. I'm glad you put your own style into it. Both drawings are full of happiness. Awesome!

[lavallelee]

i tried to do a mouse, but i struggled

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_04_03_11_11_52_01.jpeg

this is a half mouse, fox maybe, even a possum lol

[lavallelee]

"Crackerland" main characters! Concept art

Fred
http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_7_01_25.jpeg
Bumby
http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_6_58_54.jpeg
Jay
http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_6_58_38.jpeg
this design was inspired by joe :)

[lavallelee]

some flamingo study

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_7_28_58.jpeg

[lavallelee]

a concept of freddy i did

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_7_29_15.jpeg

[lavallelee]

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_6_34_06.jpeg

Here is a sketch i did from an episode idea where they attend a theme park convention with Mr. Cracker.

[lavallelee]

Freddy operating the Ferris Wheel, well sorta.

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_6_33_52.jpeg

[lavallelee]

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_6_41_44.jpeg

another fred sketch, this time on a broken rollercoaster

[lavallelee]

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_6_42_07.jpeg

here is Jay coming across a black cat, just haven't colored him yet :laughing:

[Rodney]

Really enjoying these further glimpses into the characters and story, Lavalle.
I've said before... I'll say it again... you've got a winner in 'Crackerland'. :)

[zanekohler]

I really like seeing these ink versions! They come off very strong.

[lavallelee]

Really enjoying these further glimpses into the characters and story, Lavalle.
I've said before... I'll say it again... you've got a winner in 'Crackerland'. :) Let's just hope the pitch goes well, and it makes it on tv!


I really like seeing these ink versions! They come off very strong.

thanks zane! some more

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_7_46_55.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_7_47_30.jpeg

[lavallelee]

more episode concept

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_06_03_11_7_49_12.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

GATOR WRESTLIN is my all time favorite!!!!!

[arif]

Your Ink drawings look really good....!!!...:D

[lavallelee]

GATOR WRESTLIN is my all time favorite!!!!!

come to florida we have alot of it!


Your Ink drawings look really good....!!!...:D

thanks arif! here is a pencil drawing now from an animation

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_08_03_11_10_19_09.jpeg

[lavallelee]

a random pete sketch

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_08_03_11_10_58_53.jpeg

[lavallelee]

i drew this half asleep

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_08_03_11_10_58_32.jpeg
:eek:

[lavallelee]

a quick woody woodpecker sketch

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_10_03_11_7_20_05.jpeg

[SpiralEFX]

Roger rabbit has lot of life.. maybe your a sleepdrawer!

[3ddrew]

I love the character this bird has. Is it animated? He's got a lot of life and pep! =)

[lavallelee]

Roger rabbit has lot of life.. maybe your a sleepdrawer!

thanks :)


I love the character this bird has. Is it animated? He's got a lot of life and pep! =)

He will be animated!

Tried to draw Donald from memory

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_10_03_11_2_07_20.jpeg

[arif]

wow...you are improving!!...the last few works definitely have some indication......just try to stay little loose and find the volume the characters....you are on right track...:D
and your memory work is good,.,....the more you try to draw from mind ..the more you will be stronger....

[lavallelee]

thanks arif! even if it takes me 30 more years, i will become a great animator & artist!

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_03_11_5_31_05.jpeg

freddy in an episode parodying Fast and the Furious movies

[3ddrew]

I'd say you're well on your way! I really like the dynamic pose of the flamingo, as well as his expression! Who's the passenger though?

[lavallelee]

I'd say you're well on your way! I really like the dynamic pose of the flamingo, as well as his expression! Who's the passenger though?

i think he's riding alone, in a race! lol

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_12_03_11_6_01_28.jpeg

[andrew sharp]

haha great shapes your ecomomy of line is awesome;)

[lavallelee]

thanks andrew! more!

an episode where Fred gets knocked intelligent, even a genius

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_03_11_1_10_55.jpeg

[lavallelee]

here is a little doodle i did for an episode called "Sinkhole" where the trio falls down a sinkhole ends up in a dinosaur underground world

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_13_03_11_1_11_24.jpeg

[lavallelee]

watched little mermaid last night drew this

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_14_03_11_12_34_58.jpeg

[lavallelee]

scanned some of my life drawing from the 10th :D

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/3-10life1.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/3-10life2.jpg

[SpiralEFX]

very nice ... it's a starting!

[lavallelee]

more life drawing

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/3-10life3.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/3-10life4.jpg

http://www.flashcartoons.org/bluthlearning/3-10life5.jpg

[lavallelee]

Two more from Little Mermaid :D

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_17_03_11_9_53_25.jpeg

http://4mchan.org/Forum/gallery/2_17_03_11_9_54_39.jpeg