- Joined
- Sep 25, 2014
I recently submitted some gesture drawings of random people doing different things at several restaurants for a Facebook group and got second place for this one!
Here's what was said of my drawing from a professional animator (replacing my name with my handle here)...
By comparison, Trilby's simplicity of pose and line here is a real gem. This also tells a story but it does son in such an elegant and minimalistic way that I was actually pulled in two directions here with regards the top placing. Although I finally ended up in awarding Trilby the runner-up position – marginally – I have to say I love his drawing and would happily hang it on the wall of my studio, as a reminder that good poses and good storytelling is not all about detail and intensity of treatment. It somewhat reminds me of the drawing technique of master animation from the golden era at the Richard Williams’ studio in London – Russell Hall – who I think is my all-time favorite artist/animator. Bravo Trilby!

Here's what was said of my drawing from a professional animator (replacing my name with my handle here)...
By comparison, Trilby's simplicity of pose and line here is a real gem. This also tells a story but it does son in such an elegant and minimalistic way that I was actually pulled in two directions here with regards the top placing. Although I finally ended up in awarding Trilby the runner-up position – marginally – I have to say I love his drawing and would happily hang it on the wall of my studio, as a reminder that good poses and good storytelling is not all about detail and intensity of treatment. It somewhat reminds me of the drawing technique of master animation from the golden era at the Richard Williams’ studio in London – Russell Hall – who I think is my all-time favorite artist/animator. Bravo Trilby!