The Black Cauldron - Tim Burton Study

A concept study from one of Disney’s most obscure 2D animated films, The Black Cauldron! I have really enjoyed studying Tim Burton for the last 3 days, his style has really opened my creative mind. At times I thought to myself, how, why and huh?? 😆 For this one, I even busted out my Prisma markers! Surprised they weren’t all dried up. 🌵🌵🌵🌵 It’s been awhile, lol. #ToonTober2024

Jonah from Family Dog - Pencil Test

3,000 FOLLOWERS!! WOW!! 🤯 Thank you everyone for being part of my animation adventure! What better way to celebrate than to do a new animation test! This time it’s a cute walk cycle of Jonah, the Bull Terrier from Family Dog. I love Tim Burtons horror style so much. If his style teaches you anything, it’s that you can break some anatomy rules and still make a good drawing. This pencil test is also for the ToonTober event! (Days 1-3: Tim Burton prompts) 🐕🐾🐕🐾🐕 #ToonTober2024

The Monster Across the Street - Beetlejuice Study

The Monster Across the Street (his actual name, lol) pencil drawing and colored digitally. For the first ToonTober prompt! Days 1-3, Tim Burton days! He is from the Beetlejuice cartoon, one of my favorite cartoons ever! #ToonTober2024

Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986 by Stephen Anderson Interview

 Check out my interview with Steve Anderson on his new book, “Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986.” Steve is one of the greatest humans I have ever met! Be sure to pick up his awesome book and support this great man!

Click Here for the Interview

Denver FanExpo Panel about “The History of Animation” with Don Bluth!

 Back from Denver Fan Expo! Had a great time on the panel about “The History of Animation!”

Spreading the love for 2D! Also got to meet Mr. Access Hollywood himself Mario Lopez, The Maxx and a punching Peep! lol

The Land Before Time Cosplay!

Just met the whole cast of The Land Before Time! Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, Spike and Sharptooth! I made sure I got their DINOGRAPHS!  

My Honor Meeting Priscilla Presley!

I never thought I would say this… but… I got to meet Priscilla Presley! Wow!  Even had lunch with her and we did a story session. 

I just met Kathleen Herles the voice of Dora the Explorer!

 Denver Fan Expo this weekend! It’s not every day you get to meet Kathleen Herles the voice of Dora the Explorer! She was super nice!

Scanned the Fievel Mousekewitz Drawings!

Here are the drawings I did in the Masterclass while the students were busy drawing! I love drawing this little guy, probably one of my favorite characters to draw!

Don Bluth University - Student Masterclass June 2024

Don Bluth University Masterclass Week! While waiting on down shooting student’s work, I’m doodling some Fievel Mousekewitz!

Meeting Megatron!

 Dallas I had the honor of meeting Frank Welker in Dallas! I love being deep in the heart of Texas!

“I Do This Only For The Benefit Of My Decepticons." - Megatron

Meeting the Artist Behind the Goosebumps Books!

The main reason I bought any Goosebumps books as a kid was because of the art Tim Jacobus. It drew me in and meeting him was an amazing experience. If I could I would hire him on the spot! As an added bonus! Here I am photobombing Don and Daphne lol

Seeing Guy Gilchrist Again!

Saw Guy Gilchrist again! This time I asked for a picture! I am a big fan of his work and he tells the best stories of his time working for Jim Henson. Such a nice and funny man.

I’m looking forward to his book!

Tony Cannoli - Short Film by Lavalle Lee

IT’S HERE!! My first live-action short film TONY CANNOLI is on YouTube! I hope you enjoy!

“Meet Tony Cannoli, a loving father, husband and mobster. Find out what happens when a young man tries to date one of his beautiful daughters. What's a father to do?” 

You can also watch it here on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/TonyCannoli

My First Short Film Will Be Playing at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood!

I have some exciting news! My first live-action short film “Tony Cannoli” is going to be playing at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood during the Golden State Film Festival! And it will be on Roku for the length of the festival too! Glad I waited before putting the short on YouTube. (PLAYING: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29TH - THEATER 3 - TONY CANNOLI - 3:36 PM)

Banjoy The Woodpile Cat - ToonTober 2023 Study

ToonTober Day 20 - Don Bluth Days! Here is Banjo the Woodpile Cat, one of my favs! #toontober #toontober2023

My Don Bluth ToonTober Submission #1

Toontober Don Bluth Days! Here is the bunny from the new Don Bluth Studios logo having a little dance party! #toontober #toontober2023 #donbluth

Red Komodo X - Unboxing with TTArtisan Tilt 50mm Lens

Finally! I am unboxing my brand new Red Komodo-X camera! It is Netflix approved and also unboxing an TTArtisan Tilt 50mm Lens. I'll show you all the features of the Red Komodo X and how it compares to the original OG Red Komodo.

The Secret of NIMH - Don Bluth Archive Series

Welcome to the first Don Bluth Archive Series episode! In this starter video, I will be going through tons of The Secret of NIMH storyboards that were done by Don Bluth, way back in 1979 and 1980. If you want more of these, let me know in the comments, I'd love to make many more of these!

The First Official Trailer for My Short Film - TONY CANNOLI

 Check out the trailer to my FIRST live-action short film TONY CANNOLI! The full short film currently running in film festivals and coming soon to Youtube! Filmed in Phoenix, Arizona, shot on a BMPCC6k and using Zeiss lenses. Enjoy!