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a super duper quick sketch to start off the new year.  feeling frisky.

Something from a Generator Rex

Most everything I do these days seems to have a 6 month to a year 'top secret' status; meaning I can't post anything until after it airs.  Even then, there are often limitations as to what can be released.  All part of getting to play with some of the best properties ever created, so I'm not kvetching at all.  But the other day, I ran across a particularly nice episode of Generator Rex on Cartoon Network from way back in Season 1.   It was one that I was fortunate enough to get to work on, and this episode was particularly fun because I had a lot of artistic freedom to develop a real feel for Rex's flashback experiences in Hong Kong.  Posting some of the finished work here (along with a smattering of pages so you can see how I was able to help guide the look and feel of some shots).  Until such time as the link is smashed, here's the episode for your enjoyment:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE2ATKz8Tqo

 

 

 

Funtime quicksketch

©2011 Kirk Van Wormer

Predatory

Recently an episode of Transformers PRIME debuted that I am particularly proud of.  I was fortunate enough to be asked to Co-direct this episode, and with the great Co-direction of Todd Waterman, and awesome boards by Art Nichols, Raphael Rosado and Tim Maltby, (as well as beautiful Art direction/Producing by David Hartman) the show looked amazing.  A real scary rollercoaster ride!  Special thanks to Therese and Jeff, without whom such a fun and gratifying experience would never have been possible.  Check it out on iTunes (where you can rent or own it), or find the shows at the HUB.

Cinderella (for Kids)

Another poster design for the children's theater TOAD.  It's for little kids, so kept it simple and cute.

It can finally be posted: Transformers PRIME

So much of what I work on is on the DL for so long that it can be a year before it finally sees the light of day and I can proudly show it off.  Such is the case of Transformers PRIME, and while I'm not able to show the actual storyboard art I did for the show, (which is something else, if I can brag a bit) I can show off the results.  And what great results we got.  I can't tell you how much this show means to everyone working on it.   If you get a chance, catch Transformers PRIME on the HUB (a new channel) - the 5 part miniseries is out now with new episodes airing in February!

Something for the fellas

Mulan: for Kids

Another cool production from TOAD.  Another cool opportunity do so something a little different.

Burton, Burton, where art thou, Tim Burton?

TOAD theater was looking for a way to dust of ol' Romeo and Juliet for the kids.  Something to get everyone excited about the Bard's most famous tragedy.  In a drunken black out I believe I suggested Halloweentown vs Winter - allowing the kids to play out "Nightmare Before Christmas" to Shakespeare.  Once committed, I had to give them a poster that could really sell the concept of the show.  This ought to confuse the local Librarians!

Attack of the 50' Woman vs Optimus Prime

The Winnah, and still champeeeeen...

This town ain't big enough for the both of us!

The latest production from TOAD - a Western Melodrama.  Having too much fun on these.

Peter Pan

Man, oh man, I wish I could show everyone all the cool stuff I'm working on these days, but it's super top secret, so I'll have to wait until this fall. In the meantime, I have a scant few pieces to post. That said, there are some great pieces coming like this one!  Check out the latest poster for TOAD (Theater of Arts Dicipline). They wanted whimsical to match their awesome playground-like set. Such fun to switch styles around.

It's Automatic, it's Systematic, it's Hydromatic...

Why it's a quickie poster for a production of Grease (who can pass that up), put together by my sister's family. I love different challenges throughout the workday. It's hard to tell from the small reproduction here but the final poster has a lot of digital wear and tear on it. Can't wait to see how this prints up.

Hellbound for Vegas

This quick sketch could easily be the antithesis of everything I believe in; shooting guns wildly, animal carnage, wasting perfectly good whiskey, leather fringe, Vegas...and yet combined - kinda cool. Inspired by nothing in particular and everything I've been drinking.

Merry Belated Christmas

and a very Happy New Year to all!

Scrooge! The Musical...take...um...3?

Scrooge, (the Musical) is one of the most popular regional theater musicals. Every other year it seems I'm coming up with a new presentation on this old gem. Good for me, as it allows me to try a different approach each time. This time, inspired by the Disney movie and more classic children books, I tried my hand at an old school, straight up, illustration style poster (that would still be readable at a passing glance). Per the client's request, lots of love and light on the Humbug.

U2 and the Blackberry ad that almost was...

I had the distinct pleasure and honor to work with the hip wunderkind at Lucid to produce a set of unused boards for a U2/Blackberry ad (you may have seen something similar all over your television lately). But what fun we had putting this together. Here's a few choice frames.

Let me introduce my Advertising Mini-Site

Thought I'd share my attempt at putting my Advertising work all in one easy to view mini-site. Hope you enjoy.




click on the image to go to the mini-site"

Doin' the Do

Can't post much yet (since I don't have much done), but a heads up that I'm working on the latest Scooby Doo Dvd and I couldn't be happier. Scooby has been my hands down favorite cartoon since I was just a boy detective.  This particular DVD is being headed up by Spike Brandt & Tony Cervone - the boys who brought you the fantastic Duck Dodgers series.  More info on the crew and pics as we go along. Til then:

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from me to you!