New Postcards Out!

I have a set of new promotional postcards! They have been addressed and stamped and sent along their way. Well, maybe it wasn't that easy... I did have to endure the dour post office man as he sniffled, clearly unamused by my inability to pick the correct amount for postage to an over seas address. "Screw this guy!" I thought, and promptly took my business elsewhere:



I'd also like to take this moment to show some love for my new mode of transport: the Electra Amsterdam Classic 3 speed daemon.



I call her Savage Tea. (I think only Truly will recognize the origins of this name- being the only other person I know trying to make it through the crawling epic novel I am a Cat by Soseki Natsume. It takes a bit of work!) When I went to the bike shop I brought a picture with me to illustrate the type of bicycle I was dreaming of.



Turns out the human race isn't as far advanced as I thought. No sea travel for me but that's okay; At least I have two folding wire baskets that make grocery trips a breeze. But the dream lives on.



I'm starting to appreciate the city of Santa Clarita more all thanks to the Tea. There are numerous shaded and well kept bike/walking paths running through parks, past lovely public pools, over and under all the major roads and behind houses in the burbs. You can tell the city thought hard about the set up. Thanks city!



My favorite thing to do now is ride and take action shots of Jesse on his bike. I know this is dangerous, and yes I still need to purchase a helmet... but you cant stop me, I am an agent of chaos. nyah!



briiing briiiing! Jesse says hello!

The Animation Bible

Are you an animator in need of a bible? (and I'm not talkin' Jesus Christ, superstars, Santa Claus or kissing pretty girls.) I'm talking the only bible you will ever need, and look no further friends... for it is here: The Animation Bible! : A Guide to Everything- From Flipbooks to Flash. This handy resource is written by Maureen Furniss, a teacher of experimental and character animation at CalArts.


(UK cover)

Here are some images that I made for Maureen's book to help illustrate some animation concepts and techniques:


Mouth shapes and lip syncing : These are nine basic mouth movements for English language dialogue.



Example of shot/ reverse shot. Typically used after a wide establishing shot to show characters in conversation.


Illustrates how angles can affect how you read into a character. "High angles suggest weakness, a low angle creates strength, and a canted angle reveals uncertainty."


Three examples of how the proximity of your characters to each other can create different levels of tension and emotion.


Whoa, look at this guy. It's my brother. He's also in the book helping to illustrate a sketchy, gestural drawing style. Little known fact: When he was little he dressed up like a CareBear- everyday. He preferred Bedtime Bear. (Hey Ryan!) Nowadays he is a black belt, ATA, Taekwondo instructor and will probably kill me dead for blasphemous rumors.

Thank you Maureen!

Off Our Backs

My work is featured in Off Our Backs: The Feminist News Journal (volume 37, number 4)









Thanks OOB!

LACDA Reception

Here are a few pictures from the Downtown Art Walk that took place on April 10th. There was a lot of art to check out, and people to watch! My piece, "It's What We Do," was being shown at the LACDA. (Los Angeles Center for Digital Art) It's in an awesome location, amongst a cluster of other galleries on the aptly named "Gallery Row." (who would've thought?) So there was a huge turnout.



Band playing some Bob Marley tunes outside the Pharmaka gallery. Forgive me, I don't know their name. Perhaps "The Bob Marley Cover Tunes Band?" : ) Seen here performing "No Women No Cry."











Documenting a Documenter.



One thing that disappointed me was that the gallery printed my piece out at about half of it's original size. But it's an understandable move- they had a lot of work to fit into the space, and probably wanted everything to hang evenly. Still it bummed me out a little... I prefer the image at a whopping 24x36, not to mention I priced it accordingly. whoops! ah well, the show was lovely no matter!






This image, by Tama Hochbaum, is one of my favorites at the show.


Adorable puppy loves art.









I'm very happy to be amongst the artist chosen for "Top 40." Special thanks to the LACDA and it's busy curator Rex Bruce for the opportunity!





*Edit: Added some photos taken by the LACDA's photographer.

LACDA Top 40

If you are in LA this April, stop by the LACDA where my work will be on display with 39 other digital artists. The opening will be in conjunction with the Downtown Art Walk, so come on down and make a day out of it!

New Illustration, and Site Update

I have added 7 new illustrations to my portfolio at allysonhaller.com. Also, an about section has been added to my site that features a short bio, exhibition, client and publications list.


Nite:


Feral:


She Drove an Oldsmobile:


Outside, the World was on Fire:


Canopy of Nods and Yes-Yeses:


Curious Hands:


The Right Kind of Everything:


Please tell me your thoughts.

New Art Blog, take 02

I've never made a blog post before. Here's hoping that I created a useful news service so I can share whats happening in my career. (and also hoping I figured out something about RSS feeds!)

This is only a test. : )