More Art and the Games
With the Games fast approaching, Ty B. Bear has been hard at work preparing for his events.
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| Ty carries the lighthouse torch for the Games |
Okay, so he’s a cartoon character…and he lives by the beach…and maybe he’s not even an athletic cartoon character, but…he can get into the spirit of the Games.
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| If there is an event for ICE CREAM - Ty takes the gold! |
Here are a few more sketches…for these I use ball point pen without any pencil drawing. I just go to it and see what appears on the sheet of paper. But, I am not crazy- i do thumbnails before each…
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| One of Ty’s events would have to be surfing…what, it’s not in the Games? |
Because of my participation in the Olympiad of Animation (Los Angeles 1984), the games have always been a reminder of what can result when folks are determined to celebrate through animation.
Back in 1984, the selfless efforts of Fini and Bill Littlejohn created a unique event that has never been paralleled. I t was a thrill to see Rupert’s Olympic Feet on the screen at the Academy. There was also a selection of animated shorts considered the best of all time. I dare say their artistry and themes would hold up even today…animation doesn’t age like other artforms.
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| Yes, the rumors are true…Ty B. bear is running for President in 2008 |
Yes, it’s true! Ty B. Bear is again running for President. In 2000 he garnered 9 votes and in 2004, he doubled that tally with 18 votes. In 2008, who knows…the sky’s the limit!!!