tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post7077750747729828977..comments2023-07-24T08:14:57.683-07:00Comments on The Bad Flip Blog: Me and Transformers : PrimeKen Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00477498943108949918noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post-77312685694233780532010-08-29T10:01:00.617-07:002010-08-29T10:01:00.617-07:00akOne, thanks a lot! But I honestly didn't th...akOne, thanks a lot! But I honestly didn't think I was risking in anything, I can't believe how out of hand it got.<br /><br />I'm glad you like the blog, you got the point exactly. I know a lot of artists don't like to show their failures, but I approach it from the standpoint from when I was a kid, who liked to draw - I always had the impression that you sat down with a single sheet of paper, and when you were done, you had a finished full color image in front of you.<br /><br />It took me a looong time - nearly until I was out of college - to really get a development process down. And then wait for the technical talent to catch up!<br /><br />I have a pretty big chip on my shoulder, and I feel I need to prove myself every day; I know I'm a good artist, but I know I'm not even close to being the best! I know that it seems I have such a great list of credits and associations, and I do appreciate every opportunity I've been given, but I use this blog to force myself to exceed my own expectations, to continue to grow as an artist through triumphs and failures, and hopefully inspire others along the way...Ken Christiansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477498943108949918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post-30776070179104482272010-08-25T09:38:04.500-07:002010-08-25T09:38:04.500-07:00I don’t post my thoughts very often but I feel com...I don’t post my thoughts very often but I feel compelled to do so here. Why can’t people read just a little before posting? My God it’s absolutely nauseating how it only takes a few numbskulls to ruin a good thing!! On a positive note: I think the concepts you shared with all of us lucky internet souls (of Bumblebee, Jazz, & Inferno) really are the best that I have seen in a long time. I think the fact that it “spread like wildfire” can be viewed considered proof positive that many other people feel the same way. I hope you realize how freaking awesome your designs/sketches truthfully are. I would have loved to see more in the near future but I can understand why you have to pull back the reigns. Thank you for taking on all of risk and aggravation to share some great artwork with fans. To be honest, I am an avid Transformers fan (ravenous is probably a better describer) and an amateur Penciler (love to draw; always have!). As I have never been to your blog or now seen your website, I truly appreciate the insight into a good artist’s process; there is some very good stuff at your website. Well, thanks again and I very much look forward to more transformers artwork from you in the future(hopefully not the far future though!).akOnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post-702112900627396102010-08-24T16:03:03.995-07:002010-08-24T16:03:03.995-07:00Don't forget the Boondocks, a show that's ...Don't forget the Boondocks, a show that's as much a failure of animation as it is a failure of comedy. And yes, I know I'm one of many ten people in the world that think that, but I don't care, that show was awful from start to finish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post-44499523225212611342010-08-24T15:03:43.615-07:002010-08-24T15:03:43.615-07:00I wish I could share your excitement Ken, if I did...I wish I could share your excitement Ken, if I didn't find all of Sony's past action animation efforts 'okay' at best.<br /><br />Sony's great if you want something done that's serviceable, but don't expect anything better than that, I've found.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post-64210383197092376102010-08-24T12:01:10.887-07:002010-08-24T12:01:10.887-07:00I figured as much, considering both the post itsel...I figured as much, considering both the post itself and regular non disclosure agreements, but no harm in asking. I'm a huge fan of concept art as I love seeing all those creative juices working and seeing how things grow and develop into a single, unified idea! <br /><br />Can't wait until October! Very excited to see your contributions.R P Brunkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254123940228352279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post-43661903080672564202010-08-24T10:45:22.102-07:002010-08-24T10:45:22.102-07:00Thanks!
No, I can't really comment on the pro...Thanks!<br /><br />No, I can't really comment on the process just yet - since now, as I've tried to hammer in - is not the time to talk about official work, since it's not yet aired, clearances haven't been made, etc., and also I normally describe the process as I post about the project. So, when I get cleared to show any images, that's when I'll discuss the details I'm able to, and that won't be until the show actually comes out.Ken Christiansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477498943108949918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732233177205440018.post-18585404930329827072010-08-24T10:32:27.748-07:002010-08-24T10:32:27.748-07:00I think its funny how things can be blown out of c...I think its funny how things can be blown out of control. Unlike a lot of people, I READ the post and very much enjoyed the work. *shrugs* <br /><br />I like how you explained so much about the process that you went through. If I may ask, what sort of art direction, if any, were you given? Obviously, if are unable to, I understand, but I'm just curious what sort of information you get in such an early stage of work.R P Brunkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254123940228352279noreply@blogger.com