First Image: HORNSWIGGLE
September 16th, 2005
Ladies and Gentleman… here he is.
My project is in it’s earliest phases of production. Character designs are still being worked out. Eventually through this blog you will know and see everything. All will be explained.
But for now - here’s the first look at our lead. Isn’t he cute?
Have a great weekend!
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On September 16th, 2005 at 12:00 am
Very nice! I really like the clean design of the character.
On September 16th, 2005 at 12:00 am
I’ve seen some of the designs in the wall over here int he studio. Really really funny designs! They make great looking characters
On September 16th, 2005 at 12:00 am
He IS cute! It will be fun following your progress.
On September 20th, 2005 at 12:00 am
I’m a big fan of Terrytoons “Sick, Sick, Sidney” (those who havent seen them should check em’ out!) and this design looks heavily influenced by Sidney’s design -like Sidney with a horn! Looking forward to the cartoon.
On September 20th, 2005 at 12:00 am
He looks great! wonderful design.
And Joe beat me to the punch because I was just going to say that something about this guy reminds me a bit of the fabulous Sidney the elephant character that gene Deitch created oh so long ago. which is a very very cool thing.
I can’t wait to see more.
Congratulations!
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On September 20th, 2005 at 12:00 am
Nice shape, very good mass, can’t wait to see him move.
On September 20th, 2005 at 12:00 am
Cool, but can Clint Clobber II be far behind? Don’t get me wrong, I love Clint Clobber. He’s the closest Terrytoons ever came to existentialism and free verse.
On September 20th, 2005 at 12:00 am
Congratulations! That is the cutest rhino I ever see!
On September 20th, 2005 at 12:00 am
I want to squeeze him and feed him!
On September 21st, 2005 at 12:00 am
I also was going to mention the similarity of the Hornswiggle drawing to the work of Gene Deitch, particuarly to Sidney the Elephant, but it seems several people beat me to it. Not that it’s a bad thing–the work Deitch did at Terrytoons is some of the best of his career. Finally someone got “retro” right.
This is one studio I’d love to pitch my own ideas to. And believe me, I have plenty.
On September 22nd, 2005 at 12:00 am
It’s not a bad thing to be influenced by someone else’s work as long as you give credit where it’s due. And I have to agree, this rhino SCREAMS Sidney the elephant.
On September 22nd, 2005 at 12:00 am
I’m happy to say Gene Deitch is a friend of mine - and I’m officially his biggest fan (he told me so himself!).
Viacom owns the classic Terrytoon cartoons and I want HORNSWIGGLE to fit into Gene’s 50s stylized universe. This short is an intentional homage to that wonderful, and rarely seen these days, shorts.
However, there is a “Looney Tunes” edge to this film and I believe it will be a satisfying combination.
Next week, when I get back from Ottawa, I’ll have much more art to post - and explain more of what we are up to.