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Albert Art Tanooki Mario Gang Custom Toy2r Qee

2013-04-02T19:32:00.000-07:00

NEW TOYS!

Because one Tanooki Mario wasn't enough...

'Tanooki Gang' will be on display and for sale at Fan Expo Vancouver April 20 - 21, 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Center. http://www.fanexpovancouver.com/

Swing by the Albert Art Creative BOOTH #3 on the expo floor to check these bad boys out along with more vinyl toys and of course Homeless Quatchi Comics.

Fan Expo Vancouver last year was a big success for the city, and 2013 is supposed to be even better.

See you there!

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Game Time at Terry Fox Field SFU Men's Soccer

2013-03-25T11:53:00.000-07:00

NEW VIDEO

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Video by: Albert Art Creative AlbertArt.net
Special Thanks: Staff and Players of SFU Men's Soccer http://athletics.sfu.ca
Music: The Glitch Mob 'Starve The Ego, Feed The Soul'

Albert Art Raccoon Tanooki Mario Toy2r Qee Custom Toy

2013-03-08T12:41:00.000-08:00

PUT A TAIL ON IT!

I'm having too much fun designing and customizing these characters. Raccoon/Tanooki Mario with a real tail. Okay, so maybe not a real raccoon's tail, but it's faux fur tail (PETA friendly).

Hand-painted, 1-of-1 custom 8 inch Cat Qee.

This one is for sale, so contact me for deets, or request a commission.

Check out my previous work... like this.

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'Hockey Night in Burnaby' feat. SFU Men's Ice Hockey

2013-03-05T17:09:00.000-08:00

NEW VIDEO Filmed at Bill Copeland, with SFU Men's Ice Hockey WATCH IN HD - SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE
Video by: Albert Art Creative http://AlbertArt.net
Special Thanks: Staff and Players of SFU Men's Ice Hockey, Burnaby Mountain Hockey Society, Bill Copeland Sports Arenahttp://sfuhockey.com
Music: The Glitch Mob 'Animus Vox'

Albert Art 2012 Custom Toy Recap

2013-01-04T10:08:00.005-08:00

ALBERT ART 2012

Here's a recap of all the vinyl customs I've painted in 2012.

Want your own custom toy? Feel free to contact me -- http://AlbertArt.net http://twitter.com/AlbertArt http://www.facebook.com/pages/Albert-Art/45649548740?fref=ts

Albert Art Ness MonQee Custom Vinyl Toy

2012-12-27T21:29:00.002-08:00

NEW TOY!!!

The year is coming to a quick close, but not until I drop my last toy of 2012. This one is definitely for the gamers.

Albert Art Custom 'Ness MonQee' vinyl toy. I was commissioned to do this piece as a Holiday gift for a retro gaming fan in NYC. It turned out quite nicely. Hand-painted, 8 inch, one-of-a-kind custom Toy2R Qee.

Gamers might recognize the lil' guy from the cult Nintendo favourite Earthbound.

Long time Albert Art fans might remember my custom Ness Munny. Though, I think the Qee platform is much better suited to characters like Ness.

2012, was a busy year for me, with lots of art, and of course lots of toys. I'm always happy to take commissions from fans of my work.

See you in the new year and thanks for your support!

Request a commission and see more toys at http://AlbertArt.net

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Albert Art Sock Monkey Monqee Custom Toy

2012-12-27T11:16:00.001-08:00

New TOY!!!

Custom Sock MonQee! A holiday commission for a fan out in New York City. Hand painted on Toy2R Qee. A perfect Holiday gift, and a lot more attractive than the typical Sock Monkey.

Request a Toy commission and see more toys at http://AlbertArt.net

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Year In Review Albert Art x Director Showreel (HD)

2012-12-19T19:11:00.001-08:00

2012 Recap So, you may have noticed I do some film and video work from time to time when not doing comics or painting toys. This year I completed a two-year indie short film called '451' a short fan film based on the work of Ray Bradbury. I've also been experimenting with stop motion animation, and shooting promotional work for small local businesses. I've cut together a selection of my work in a new showreel and hope to be doing even more in the New Year.

Homeless Quatchi and Friends has been growing in popularity with each event I've attended. Currently at two issues of former-Olympic mascot misadventures, I plan on finishing the short series in 2013 in time for Fan Expo Vancouver (April) and Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (May). The response has been very positive, though some parents aren't interested in showing this comic to their kids despite the G rated content.

I've also been painting up a storm of custom vinyl toys, and videogame themed paintings which have proved popular with gamers and toy collectors. Glad fans are enjoying it all because I'm having fun making them. I do take commissions, and all toys up for sale.

I've also been using Google+ quite extensively and I've been happy with the engagement with all sorts of users. The mobile App is also quite good. Feel free to check out my stuff at +Albert Art +The Homeless Quatchi Project +ALBERT ART CREATIVE

This year was pretty busy, so long to 2012, and hello to 2013.
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DIRECTOR SHOWREEL (SPORTS PROMOTIONAL)

2012-11-23T12:15:00.001-08:00

Cut together a new reel for a few sports promotionals I've done. Check it out in 720p!

451 SHORT FILM OFFICIAL ONLINE PREMIERE

2012-11-01T17:56:00.003-07:00

Online Premiere

So I've been working on a short film, on and off since early 2011. After a long and stressful post production period, the film is finally finished. I decided to go with a Halloween digital premiere on Wednesday October 31 on http://451film.com

The film is based on Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. I had read the novel many years ago when I had graduated from film school. At the time I spent many hours in the local public library writing stories, reading and borrowing books since I was an unemployed starving animator. What struck me the most about Fahrenheit 451 was the way in which Bradbury described the futuristic dystopian world. The images that came to my mind really stuck with me, and I think it was the combination of seeing the work of Syd Mead along with reading Fahrenheit 451 that sparked my imagination, leaving a long lasting impression.

back then I didn't know that François Truffaut made a film version in the 60s until much later, as well I didn't think I'd ever attempt a short film adaptation.

Inspiration for the film came years later in 2010, when I discovered there was Fahrenheit 451 the graphic novel. The images in my mind had come to life on the stunning pages of The Authorized Adaptation and it was then that the possibility of a modern live-action version didn't seem so far fetched. And so I enlisted the help of local Vancouver artist, Daryl Mandryk for concept art on the infamous Mechanical Hound, which served as inspiration for the production. And the rest is history.

As an independent filmmaker, it's always difficult finding the right help on a shoestring budget. There's not much room to negotiate and there are times when options look slim to none. "Should I keep going, or should I quit?" It's hard on the wallet for self-funded productions dealing with people who don't necessarily understand the restraints of no-budget filmmaking. No kickstarter. No indiegogo. Asking for help is necessary, but being honest with your filmmaking situation is a requirement. Some doors will open, while plenty of others will be slammed.

I'm very lucky to have found the right help for my short films. Many talented people that take time out of their 'higher' paid jobs on a short interesting project. When all the stress of production is over, it becomes clear that the rocky ride of indie filmmaking is totally worth the journey.

As Ray Bradbury said, "the things that you do, should be the things that you love, and the things that you love, should be things that you do", and I love making movies and collaborating with like-minded people.

451 FAN FILM OCT 31 RELEASE DATE

2012-10-30T15:07:00.002-07:00

The long awaited Fahrenheit 451 Fan Film will be released on OCtober 31, 2012. Yes, Halloween. Tune into http://451film.com to watch the film tomorrow!

PRESS Cinehouse: Trailer For Ray Bradury Fan Short Film Fahrenheit

2012-09-27T08:41:00.001-07:00

Cinehouse: Trailer For Ray Badury Fan Short Film Fahrenheit 4...: Indie specialists Other Side Films have released the trailer for their short film Fahrenheit 451 , based on the 1953 novel of the same ...

9/11 Memorial World Trade Center New York

2012-09-10T11:12:00.000-07:00

NEW VIDEO
Filmed in July while visiting NYC. Shot with the Canon S95.

FLIGHT SHORT FILM CANON S95

2012-09-06T18:07:00.002-07:00

NEW VIDEO
Nothing like looking out the window on a nice day, high up in the air on a flight. I took this video while flying from Toronto to Philly on my way to New York. Shot with the Canon S95 and set to some classical music.

ENJOY!
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451 FAN FILM POSTERS

2012-08-29T21:34:00.001-07:00

SHORT FILM UPDATE

I've been hard at working trying to complete my latest short film "451". The film is based on Fahrenheit 451, by author Ray Bradbury. It's been over a year of work, but it is finally nearing the end. As with all independently funded projects, there have been a lot of delays, and long stretches of worry of whether I would be able to finish the production. (451 was in production for a year before Ray Bradbury passed away.)

The release date of the short has been pushed back from August to mid-late September. Hopefully nothing else will delay the film!

New posters have been uploaded to the site. Feel free to check it out! http://451film.com
Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE to show your support for struggling indie filmmakers!

ALBERT ART PUSSEE RIOT QEE VISION CUSTOMS

2012-08-29T17:25:00.000-07:00

NEW TOYS

It's been a while since I did any custom toys, so I decided to make THREE, to satisfy all you Albert Art toy fans. These toys are on the 8inch Qee Cat by Toy2R. Or as I like to refer to them, "PUSSEE" Qees. These are hand painted originals.

These toys are lookin' to fight and maybe start a Pussee Riot!

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EYE HEART WARBY PARKER - Stop Motion (HD)

2012-08-22T10:02:00.002-07:00

WARBYS
I've become a fan of Warby Parker since hearing about them on TechCrunch. So during a trip to New York City, I decided I would pick up a pair. The $95 frames (+ prescription lenses!), was a deal I couldn't refuse. Their frames are, specifically designed to target the consumer looking to stand out from the crowd. Bold frames, and styles and decent quality.
Warby Parker boasts affordable frames that go against the norm of overpriced brands. They also donate frames to those in need.
I was actually considering a pair of Moscots while in NYC, but Warby won me over.
Check em out at http://warbyparker.com. (I believe they started shipping to Canada recently.) While Warby Parker has a showroom at the New York office, all the purchases are done online, on their site. They will actually ship a Home Try-on of 5 frames, which is cool.
Enjoy the little animation I shot and edited. The goal of the spot was to match the clean look of the Warby Parker brand. The frames featured in the video are the Winston, with an old fashion fade. Maybe I'll pick up another frame in the future.

This is the last the series of "New York" videos that I've done since my trip.

New York Subway Groove N Train Astoria

2012-08-20T00:04:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK GROOVE
Another installment in my trip to New York City. N Train on the way to Astoria. New York has so much personality, all you have to do is take a look around.

New Yorkers will probably notice that the view shot features a train at Morgan Ave., which is actually the L Train in Williamsburg, which does not connect to the N Train.

NYC East River Bridges (COLOR VERSION)

2012-08-14T23:17:00.000-07:00

NEW VIDEO
The much anticipated FULL COLOR VERSION of "Bridges". Please enjoy!

East River Bridges - New York City

2012-08-14T13:37:00.002-07:00

NEW VIDEO
Bridges along the East River of New York City, I filmed with the S95 while on vacation.
VIEW THE FULL COLOR VERSION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPh3iohxBOo

Japanese Beer Commercial Stop Motion

2012-08-14T13:31:00.000-07:00

NEW VIDEO
Stop motion animation of fridge magnets, featuring beer cut outs!
Enjoy!

Sea to Sky Highway 99 Drive Stawamus Chief

2012-07-11T00:45:00.002-07:00

NEW VIDEO
Driving to the Stawamus Chief, mountain hiking just north of downtown Vancouver.

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Stop Motion

2012-07-04T00:00:00.004-07:00

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP/ DS LITE STOP MOTION ANIMATION
A short stop motion animation featuring the GBA and DS.

451 Short Film Trailer Fahrenheit 451

2012-06-29T01:44:00.000-07:00

451

It has been a long time coming. In fact, a year and a half in the making. From script, to final this short film has been a labour of love. A challenge, and learning experience.

I'm happy to unveil to all fans of Ray Bradbury, a short fan film based on Fahrenheit 451.

There may be lots of exciting films at this year's San Diego Comic Con, keeping geeks salivating, but I do wonder if there's a Ray Bradbury tribute, or panel. I've been too busy with this short film to know what's going on.

The Official Homepage http://451film.com

Stop Motion UNIQLO THREADLESS GAMA-GO RAY-BAN

2012-06-22T11:30:00.001-07:00

ALBERT ART STOP MOTION
Some of you may have noticed the little title at the end of some of my new videos, the stop motion ones specifically. The looping spinning hat that you see, is an excerpt from this video. A strange, hoodie and clothing stop motion test that I took.
Stop Motion is really fun, but quite time consuming!
Enjoy!