Monthly Archives: May 2011

ANIMATION FRIDAY. danny boy

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

I was browsing Frogs and Squash the other day, and found this gem. I’m not sure when the full length short will be available (or if there will be any local screenings), but the trailer promises it will be worth … Continue reading →

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daydreaming: Life as a Cat

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

new 5 x 7 print in my shop

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daydreaming: Life as a Bat

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

print available in my online shop

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ANIMATION FRIDAY. procrastination

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

Ah, the art of procrastination… Some of the visuals definitely remind me of the Sesame Street ‘pinball number count’ animation. See the resemblance?!

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New illustration!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

Remember this ‘work in progress’ post? Well here’s the finished illustration; and it’s available right here!

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Sneak Peek. new illustration

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

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ANIMATION FRIDAY. la jetée

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

The Criterion Collection really says it best – Chris Marker, filmmaker, poet, novelist, photographer, editor, and now videographer and digital multimedia artist, has been challenging moviegoers, philosophers, and himself for years with his complex queries about time, memory, and the rapid … Continue reading →

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Empty Promise

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

I can plan a wedding in four months but I can’t complete a short animation in over 5? Wait, what?! As you can see, I posted an empty promise on my facebook page more than 5 months ago: I’ve been … Continue reading →

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