Stuart Bury

Constellatin color sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:20:00 PST

Just a little Photoshop sketch to work out some colors. We are going full steam ahead. I'm starting to research how I am going to make this forest (trees, rocks, grass, flowers, bushes, foliage, mushrooms, fungus, ect). I don't want to just by moss for grass, I want it to be stylized, but realistic. If anyone from the Paranorman crew sees this blog I'd love to talk to you about trees, leaves, and grass.

More of our Hiker.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:36:00 PST

In this color sketch I was trying to work out mood and color of a section of our script. I also wanted to see how cartoony we can get with the Hiker(our main character) without undermining the story. The more stylized the aesthetic of the film is, the more we can make things out of cheap materials. I'd like to stay away from silicone and foam latex as much as possible.

What are your favorite stop-motion films? I need to start researching other films to help me get a context and foundation for the visuals in this film. Don't bother telling me about the big releases that have come out in the last few years. Tell me about your secret favorite films.

Long time no see.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:54:00 PST

My film is moving from writing and thumbnail story boards into character and set design. Here is a little paint/sketch of our main character. This isn't a final design, but just trying to play around with his proportions.

I didn't realize it has been almost 6 months since my last post. It definitely isn't because I haven't been drawing and sculpting. So I'm going to start posting more frequently.

Sketchin' and Designing a Character.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:12:00 PDT

Things with our script are wrapping up. So I've been trying to put some extra time into settling on a design for our character (the left side of the page). Things are going kinda slow in that department. But what my (little) experience has taught me anything its that if I keep working and spinning my wheels, I'll eventually snag some traction and things will take off quickly!

Do you ever feel like you are just spinning your wheels on a project? What have you done to keep your enthusiasm and get some traction?

From the Sketchbook: Constellating - Previsualization

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:59:00 PDT

I'm trying something new. I'm just making my blog post directly on facebook. If you like this better than links to my blog let me know.

I've been playing around with the main character's proportions. I need to get out of my own brain for a bit and get loose. I seems like you have to draw a couple hundred crappy character designs before you get one that seems to fit.

In related news thing are gearing up with our film. We are hoping to start building puppets this fall and shooting tests. Keep an eye out for a facebook page for updates on the film, behind the scenes photos and drawings.

ParaNorman is anything but normal...

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:24:00 PDT

....and that is a good thing.

Want to know what I thought of the movie?

We've all seen the trailers, so I don't need to go into how immensely awesome the animation, armatures, sets, lighting, cinematography, props, and effects animation is.

Top-notch awesome stuff...
What sets ParaNorman apart from most other stop-motion features I've seen is the story.

I think its safe to say this isn't your typical children's zombie movie. There are many nods to many other zombie movies, and I laughed out loud multiple times. (I also felt a couple tugs on the ol' heart...)

Did I mention that I think it is the biggest contender for and Oscar this year?

I won't say too, much else about this film. But I do want to issue a HUGE congratulations to all who worked on the film over the last two years. You've out done yourselves and have inspired your fellow stop-motion artists.

Now to double down on that stop-motion short I'm working on this year. Any ParaNorman crew want to help a brother out?

Sketch blog

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:29:00 PDT

I'm going to start doing some clay sclupture sketches (inspired by my internet friend Ben Whitehouse)

Do you know of any video tutorials with little tricks to use when sculpting with clay? I've got some experience with it, but I'm always trying to learn more.

Let me know!

Doodling the Day Away...

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:45:00 PDT

...not really though. I have less and less time to draw in my sketchbook these days. But it is an important outlet for me to have in the midst of a corporate creative job. In my sketchbook I'm the boss, and I decide what needs to be done and how it looks.

From the Sketchbook: The good news is...

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:18:00 PDT

Its been hard to get into the sketchbook these days. But I'm doing it.

More to come.

Sketch bloggin'

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:23:00 PDT

If you like what you see, hit the subscribe button at the top right hand corner of this photo.

And as always hit me up on twitter!

The Voice: some sketches for a new film.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:08:00 PDT

I won't give a bunch of info on this new film, but it is going to be sick!

Sketch blog, at least I'm drawing.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 30 May 2012 07:31:00 PDT

Legalize Tweed.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:00:00 PDT

I wrote and re-wrote this blog post a few times. The temptation to joke around about tweed is almost too much to bear.

...dad...humor...un..controlable...must...stop....typing....

You can't always get what you want.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:13:00 PDT

I'm not terribly happy with this page of my sketch book. But at least I am back to drawing everyday.

Hey Ladies....

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:23:00 PDT

I'm trying to make good on my promise (to myself) to draw more from life.

Also, don't be alarmed if you see a big dude with a beard creepin' on you in the coffee shop. He might just be drawing you.

Red, White, and Blue (and yellow) Drawings from my sketchbook.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:24:00 PDT

Look I did it! I actually did some life drawing! I've been telling you guys I needed to do more, so here is proof.

Yeah, it is only one little sketch, but you know what they say about the journey of one thousand miles....

I am really enjoying these Col-Erase colored pencils and white liquid acrylic aesthetic. Does anyone know if There are other colors of Col-Erase colored pencils?

Nothin' but Sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:27:00 PDT

The official start of my new sketch book!

I couldn't think of a reward to put in the front. Perhaps I should just try to shame whoever might find my sketch book into being a good person and emailing me.

Something like:

"Really? Do you need a reward to be a good person?"

or

"Cursed be those who disturb the rest of ~~Pharaoh~~ this sketchbook. They that shall break the seal of this ~~tomb~~ sketchbook shall meet death by a disease that no doctor can diagnose"

But that might be a bit harsh...

Hit me up on twitter and comment bellow if you have something to say.

Flash Animation Test.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:19:00 PDT

I wanted to "finish" some (very, very simple) animation in Flash, but it ended up with me learning about animating gradients. Flash is pretty neat when you aren't being frustrated by it.

My line work has improved in Flash considerably after starting to utilize the pen tool while cleaning up. Still, I would rather get a good line/shape the first time. Does Flash take this much work for everyone else?

I really need to try out Toon Boom.

What do you use for your 2d animation, do you like it? Do you have any tips for me as I am starting to learn how to clean up animation in Flash?

A finished sketchbook! A new begining!

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:11:00 PDT

I finished my sketch book!
Its always a good feeling to move on to a new one. This one turned out to be more of a "quick painting book", but I had a lot of fun learning more about values and trying to render lighting.

I think next I need to work on life drawing. I know I am always saying this, but drawing from life is the source of great cartoons! How can you know how to stylize well if you don't have anything to stylize from?

How do you keep yourself in balance between drawing from life and drawing from your head? Let me know!

Doodling with paint.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:29:00 PDT

liquid acrylic

This is just a little dude sleeping. He ended up looking like a pokemon, but that's what I get for growing up in the 90's.

I'm starting to take on commissioned animation and illustration, let me know if you got something to work on!

Life drawing and cartoons.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 PDT

I've been out of the game for a bit. Work has been pretty crazy, and some other things are brewing on the horizon. Each eats away at the time I usually spend in my sketchbook.

I only have one page left in my sketchbook and I am looking forward to finishing it up and starting a new one! Fresh starts are always the best!

As always leave me a comment and hit me up on twitter.

Howdy Howdy Howdy

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:25:00 PDT

brown liquid acrylic

I might be beating a dead horse here, but I've been jamming on these liquid acrylic. I love them. If you want to start learning how to paint start with a monochromatic palette. I've learned so much by simplifying what I am trying to do.

New Processes and Life Drawing.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:53:00 PST

I'm trying a new thing with the liquid acrylics, because I've been loving them so much. To clearify this is only a new process to me. I paint the range of value in with the liquid acrylics, then in photoshop I colorize it. This is my first attempt at this, and I think it turned out alright. The colored version character looks so finished he looks a bit odd in an empty background. Net time I think I will try to do a whole scene like this instead of a doodle.

I've been trying to do some more life drawings (bellow), but I can't help throwing a cartoon in there.

Sketch Dump (technically painting dump)

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:30:00 PST

I'm working on life drawing/painting. I need to be able to draw from life to be able to make good cartoons.
I am really loving liquid acrylics right now. It's a great way to get a large range of value really quickly.

Add me up on twitter if you like.

ohh deer...

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:11:00 PST

I'm trying to get back into life drawing(even though these are from pictures from the internet). Cartoons are good and all, but being able to draw from life is what gives me the ability to stylize characters better.

Maybe for Lent this year I will fast from cartoons.

Also, I am sorry for the pun in the title of this post.