Monthly Archives: May 2006

Screwin’ around at work

Posted on May 31,2006 by Toren

Also here’s a pic of the new me. (Every day has a new me!)

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The Lazy Layman Part 3

Posted on May 30,2006 by Toren

Well I did it – now let’s see who bites: http://groups.myspace.com/slackademicsvancouver I’m not sure about how the invite settings work (it’s my first myspace group) so if you want to be invited you may have to let me know.

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Space-Dream Continuum

Posted on May 30,2006 by Toren

I had a dream I was back in high school, which I hate, but this one had a perk: Josh walked into class and I said “You’re going to have a daughter.” He seemed puzzled and then a tear opened … Continue reading →

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Con Fu 2006 Wrapup

Posted on May 30,2006 by Toren

First, here is a drawing. This was drawn while I was working on the Preston Blair cartooning book. You may be able to see the influences. Just screwing around (still). Con Fu was this weekend and though there were a … Continue reading →

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Animation Lesson 2: Squash & Stretch.

Posted on May 25,2006 by Toren

Here’s lesson two on stretching & squashing the face. As a bonus, I include sketches of Uncle Eddie Fitzgerald! You can see the photos here! . OTHER STUFF: Today was supposed to be the day that Comet 73/P Schwassmann-Wachmann (phew!) … Continue reading →

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The $100,000 Animation Drawing Course

Posted on May 25,2006 by Toren

John “Ren & Stimpy” Kricfalusi is teaching the masses the basics of animation, via Preston Blair’s book “Cartoon Animation.” I walked down to Oscar’s Books yesterday and picked up the combined volume 1 & 2, which is slightly different than … Continue reading →

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Can I Speak With You For A Moment In Private?

Posted on May 23,2006 by Toren

I think that would be a good name for a song. This weekend past I went into Chilliwack for a good three days. I got a CD of six new songs by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets. All I … Continue reading →

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My Brain Hurts!

Posted on May 19,2006 by Toren

I was working on a new Horribles at work to post tonight, but at about 3pm I noticed a hole in my vision. A blind spot that is the precursor to a migraine. I’ve had 5 or 6 of them … Continue reading →

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Finally…

Posted on May 17,2006 by Toren

OK, back in the saddle…

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Tales of Triumph

Posted on May 17,2006 by Toren

Sometimes when I restructurize (as the hair product commercials like to say) my room in anticipation of making a sound booth out of my closet, I find hilarious things from my past. Yes, this is a for-real, in-my-mailbox junkmail that … Continue reading →

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