HIPHOPOLIS

SN'EADIFIED - ANDREW VAN NEST # 20 HARVARD UNIVERSITY

2011-12-21T14:11:00.000-08:00

My latest custom piece. Fresh from the print shop, signed and off to express mail.

SNEAKER CON L.A. RECAP

2011-12-19T15:49:00.001-08:00

SNEAKER CON made it's way to Los Angeles this past Saturday. I attended it back in March in New York just to get a sense of how the east coast sneakerheads get down. Being that it was in my hometown, I made sure I got a proper display to exhibit my work as well as do a few on the spot commissions and sell a few prints.

Photos Courtesy: Jacque Slade

Happy customer with my best selling print thus far. Sold quite a few of those that day. Hmmmm...I wonder why it keeps selling?

Getting down on a piece. Lines first.

Colors second

Laughing it up with somebody about some nonsense. lol.

Here's a couple of live commission pix. These were done on 11 x 14 bristol board paper with Tria Markers, Pit Brush pens, and pigment liners and acrylic paint. Excuse the photos...had to keep it moving.

I'm going to try something a lil different at the next sneaker event. But for now, this was fun.

ALL SN'EADS UNITE EVENT RECAP

2011-12-13T17:23:00.000-08:00

Here's a recap video for sneaker event I did last month with some of my friends, Franalations, Afrokix and of course, King Poetic.

I'm the last person interviewed, but I brought my Cintiq and my Mac and got busy live on the spot on some sneaker art for the sn'eads in attendance. Good times.

MOSHI TWISTMAS

2011-12-06T11:17:00.000-08:00

Here's something I directed recently. It went live on Saturday and it's already at 71,000 + views. Always something to learn from the benefits of having a built in audience.

If you've got kids or have any that you want to keep occupied for about 3 minutes...this one's for YOU.

Shoutout to Mind Candy TV, Homeplate Entertainment, and Copernicus Studios for holding me down.

GOOD VIBES tonight 12/1/11 on MTV

2011-12-01T14:33:00.000-08:00

Supervising director/Executive producer, Brad Ableson made a promo pic to share online for tonight's episode.

and...MTV was kind enough to put up a sneak peak from a sequence I storyboarded. Check IT out and check it out TONIGHT!!

Get More: Good Vibes, Full Episodes

Happy Birthday, AFROKIX

2011-11-22T15:04:00.000-08:00

Thanks 4 MOSA

2011-11-18T20:13:00.001-08:00

A friend of mine in the Netherlands did me a favor and I sent this to him as thank you.

Thanks again, homie.

Allen Gregory "Gay School Dance" on FOX

2011-11-13T10:10:00.000-08:00

It's a big week for me.

MTV moved one of my episodes of Good Vibes up in the rotation and it made it's premiere on Thursday 11/10

And as luck would have it..

FOX scheduled one of my episodes of Allen Gregory to air this Sunday, 11/13.

So, that means I had 2 episodes on 2 different series on 2 different networks air the same week!

Without further adieu...

here's a preview for "Gay School Dance" airing at 8:30 tonight after The Simpsons on FOX.

I storyboarded this sequence personally.

Stay Tuned for air dates on my next episode, "Van Moon Rising" with guest star Jeff Goldblum.

Good Vibes "Tech Rehab" on MTV

2011-11-13T09:42:00.001-08:00

Hey... you got a second?

if you do...check out the PREVIEW for "Tech Rehab"

1 of 2 episodes I directed for MTV's new animated series, "Good Vibes."

I storyboarded this sequence personally :)

Get More: Good Vibes, Full Episodes

Now...if you've got about 22 minutes...

check out the entire show.

Get More:

Good Vibes, Full Episodes

Stay Tuned...in a couple of weeks for my next episode, "Breast Friends"

SN'EADS: SON OF A...

2011-10-28T15:39:00.000-07:00

Back with another one.

This time, guest starring SPIKE LEE aka MARS BLACKMON

GULLEE gets SN'EADIFIED

2011-10-11T23:42:00.000-07:00

And the sn'eadification keeps coming.

This time Gullee from @Premium_Co on twitter contacted me to do what I do.

Fun times, fun pose.

if you're into wrist wear...check him out his accessory line here

LIL gets SN'EADIFIED

2011-10-07T11:00:00.001-07:00

My boy Khalil aka "L!L" got SN'EADIFIED recently.

Holla at him on twitter - @KingOf15s

If you're interested in being SN'EADIFIED ... contact me at tyree.dillihay@gmail.com

IGGY AZALEA - IGNORANT ART

2011-10-06T05:32:00.000-07:00

Recently, I was blessed with the opportunity to do the cover art for hip hop's latest underground sensation, IGGY AZALEA. Just last week, her debut mixtape, "IGNORANT ART" dropped and has set the underground on FIRE. Her controversial video/song, PU$$Y, has been featured on Perez Hilton's blog and record labels are literally foaming at the mouth for a piece of that...no pun intended.

The most astonishing thing about this young woman is she's Australian born and raps like a Dirty South black girl. Can you say "CONTRAST"? Check out one of her earlier "home-made videos" below to get a glimpse of the rising star.

I have more news regarding the IGNORANT ART project to drop soon. Stay Tuned.

If you want to know a little more about IGGY, head on over to COMPLEX MAGAZINE for an in-depth interview with her here.

GOOD VIBES premieres OCTOBER 27th

2011-09-29T17:23:00.000-07:00

Get More: Good Vibes, MTV Shows, Full Episodes

I directed 2 episodes of this cartoon.

and no bullshit, but the series is HILARIOUS.

Ironically, ALLEN GREGORY and GOOD VIBES premiere the SAME WEEK.

#BAWSE.

(ahem...can you see NOW, haters?)

SN'EADS: AIR MAGS on MAGS on MAGS

2011-09-23T15:47:00.001-07:00

dropped a new SN'EADS strip today playing off the 2011 NIKE AIR MAG (aka the shoes that MARTY MCFLY wore in BACK TO THE FUTRE 2).

Not posting as big as usual. Gave freebies last year. 2011 is the year of payment.

DENNY DENT PERFORMANCE PAINTING

2011-09-22T04:06:00.000-07:00

I was on twitter asking people about what kind of art they had on their walls at home. @JustJaes replied that he had a painting of Jimi Hendrix that he paid alot of money for by an artist named DENNY DENT.

The name intrigued me because I'd never heard of him before. So, I investigated and this is what I found.

Needless to say, I was inspired by his art, but his words struck an even stronger chord with me:

"BE WHO YOU ARE"

ALLEN GREGORY coming soon to FOX

2011-09-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

created by Jonah Hill, Jarad Paul, Andrew Mogel & David Goodman

Directed by ME (2 episodes - yippee!)

here's a feature about the show with the show producers, creators, and actors.

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 30TH

FOX

can you see me from all the way over there, haters?

MOVIETICKETS.COM commercial

2011-09-06T00:10:00.001-07:00

...my big screen directorial debut.

It played on big screens nationwide last summer.

If you were early enough to catch some previews before your movie, you "might" have seen it.

I actually caught it one time myself lol.

What you won't notice about this piece on the internet is it's actually "3D"

looked cool in the theatre though :)

Special thanks to Rob Dyrdek, Bill Schultz, Tracy Tubera, and Copernicus Studios.

H-TOWN SNEAKER SUMMIT RECAP by KicksTV

2011-09-05T19:12:00.000-07:00

KicksTV Presents: H-Town Sneaker Summit from Jor-El Asberry on Vimeo.

Just a lil video from the world famous H-TOWN SNEAKER SUMMIT.

In the intro, you'll see me drawing a lil something live and giving a shout out

Also, there's a special appearance of my Hardwood Classic Lebron 8s.

Enjoy.

THANK YOU, DJ CLARK KENT

2011-08-26T19:01:00.000-07:00

My big homie, the O.G., DJ CLARK KENT blessed me with a pair of the friends and family release of the LEBRON 8 "112"

No bullshit, I'm not saying this cuz Clark is my dude or that he hooked me up with these, but these are THE MOST FIRE RELEASE/NON-RELEASE OF 2011 THUS FAR. So with that said, it definitely KILLS all the entire Lebron 8 line.

So, anyway, for those not knowing, the reason the shoe is BLINGING YOUR EYEBALLS OUT is it has 3M Reflective material on it. So, when the flash is on, the STUNT is on! HAHA!

Once again, I can't thank DJ CLARK KENT enough for getting me these kicks.

I will cherish these muggs forever...forever ever ever...forever EVER.

KOBE sketch

2011-08-23T22:59:00.001-07:00

Warmup sketch before I start my freelance.

I learned some new caricature techniques that kinda flipped a light switch on.

But what's funny is I saw them about 2 months ago.

Then forgot about em.

Then saw something that made think about em today.

Then got home and just randomly started doing it.

Then realized where I got the technique from.

It was that, "ohhhhhh...that's how it works" moments.

I'll try to push even further next time.

GOOD VIBES coming soon to MTV

2011-07-26T15:46:00.000-07:00

DIRECTING PINK PANTHER

2011-06-24T07:18:00.000-07:00

In work related news, here's some other stuff from the resume circa 2008...some episodes of the new Pink Panther that I directed. Check 'em out.

REMOTELY PINK

THE PINK PAINTER SHOW

GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE & PINK

SN'EADS: WHAT IF...?

2011-06-14T10:54:00.000-07:00

SN'EADS: WHAT IF...? from R E E on Vimeo.

I'm back...after a loooooooooooong hiatus.

Not a working hiatus...

GOD NO! I'M WORKING LIKE A STRAIGHT ANIMAL!

Nevertheless,

I'll post what has been keeping me away from making MY OWN STUFF some other time.

Right now, it's all about SN'EADS.

Once again,

if you're not into SNEAKERS, alot of this stuff is going to go right over your head.

SPACE JAM AIR MAX 1s

2011-05-03T17:21:00.000-07:00

My NIKEiD's came in.

The shoe on the left are the Air Max 1 iDs I did on NIKEID.COM

The shoe on the right is the Air Jordan XI OG Space Jam (hence the non icy sole)

Ironically, BOTH shoes were designed by Tinker Hatfield.

So, I took the colorway from the Air Jordan XI and applied it to the Air Max 1 and voila...

enjoy the pix.

Another iD coming soon.

DISRESPECTOIDS

2011-03-04T15:00:00.000-08:00

SUP FOLKS,

Sooooooooo...what else does Tyree do besides SN'EADS?

Well...here's some stuff that I did last year for KRAFT/CAPRISUN & advertising agency OLGIVY & MATHER for the hugely successful Caprisun campaign for DISRPESPECTOIDS.

For those not familiar with kids television or commercials aimed at kids for that matter, the DISRESPECTOIDS are a result of what happens when someone, in most cases a KID "disrespects" the pouch.

Here's a live action commercial example of how the Disrespectoid, SANDY MANDY came to be:

With that said, CAPRISUN & OLGIVY & MATHER made a hugely successful ad campaign that featured about 10 characters last year and that list is currently growing.

I was put to the task of creating cartoons based around these 10 characters but with little to no backstory. In essence, I & my co-writer, DAN CLARK, were given free creative reign to COME UP WITH something.

Here's a pick as to how we did it:

THE OLD FASHION WAY.

We sat in a room and played a lil game called "WHAT IF?"...

put it up on dry erase boards and VISUALLY WROTE THE CARTOONS.

We did this 10 times for 10 shorts.

And here's hardcore DATA below...ENJOY...

Eggs a la Chuck

Back To Back Madness

Shell Sweet Shell

Shellhouse Rock

D'oid to D'oid Combat

Luna's Dangerous Liason

Mr. Peeps has Got to Go

When Harry Met Chewie

Just Add Louie

She Who Smelt It

Funny piece of information of this last cartoon, "SHE WHO SMELT IT..."

I wanted Whoopie to do something at the end with her fart extremities.

Me being the hip hop fan that I am was scrounging around youtube at the time and happen to come across some guys who were competing on BEATBOX BATTLE TV.

Everybody was dope, NO QUESTION, but one cat, DHARNI from Singapore caught my attention.

At 2:11, DHARNI intros his BEATBOX set with the ILLEST sound!!!!

AT THAT MOMENT...NO...AT THAT SECOND...I KNEW...THAT THIS DUDE WAS GOING TO BE THE SOUND OF WHOOPIE...

So...long story short...I had the producer on the project, Nancy Evelyn, contact Dharni, they made arrangements, and I was able to interject some REAL HIP HOP into a major campaign and everybody signed off WITH NO QUESTION.

With that said, I know writing cartoons in the longer format is a little harder to write in this old school method...but, trust me...if you get the right people in the room...IT'S WORTH IT.

Also wanna give a shout out to my man, LAYRON DEJARNETTE who laid out, animated, and designed LUNA'S DANGEROUS LIASON by himself! The man is a BEAST. Check him out here.

PEACE

#WhoDatWednesdays - The Most Dangerous Man in the Shoe Game, ALL DAY

2011-02-24T10:34:00.001-08:00

#WhoDatWednesdays: Rapper, Rick Ross

2011-02-17T17:03:00.001-08:00

some more quick sketching. 2 hours or so on this one.

#WhoDatWednesdays - Sneaker Enthusiast, FRANALATIONS

2011-02-10T09:39:00.000-08:00

Check him out here

iPhone Brushes painting.

2011-02-05T11:09:00.000-08:00

quick 30 minute study of a couch using the Brushes app on the iPhone and first generation pogo stylus.

#WhoDatWednesdays

2011-02-03T00:41:00.000-08:00

what this ghetto-as-fuck term #WhoDatWednesdays means is that every Wednesday until I get tired of doing it, I'll be posting up a sketch of some pop culture icon. It could be anywhere from a famous sneakerhead all the way to the president. Nevertheless, I didn't spend more than 40 minutes on this piece for my first #WhoDatWednesday guest star, rapper, Nicki Minaj.

Stay Tuned.

Interview over at FINISHLINE

2011-01-28T16:42:00.001-08:00

Tyler Holmes, Web Content Editor over at the corporate headquarters of major footwear retailer, FINISHLINE, was kind enough to interview me about my work on SN'EADS. CLICK THE PICTURE and check it out.

SN'EADS: THE TRADE

2011-01-28T14:59:00.000-08:00

SN'EADS: THE TRADE from R E E on Vimeo.

"When you're ballin' on a budget...it's all about THE TRADE"

Again, if you're a NOT a sneakerhead, alot of these things are going to fly over your head...but that's ok. For the animation people out there, you'll recognize that I'm using the same animatic techniques (if not a lil more) that we use in production. I figured if major networks can decide whether or not to green light a show based on the strength of just an animatic, why can't I release the same quality of product without having to go the distance of making a full blown animation. When that time comes, you'll know that a MAJOR check has been cut. Until then, this is all for the love and it's good storytelling practice...cuz god knows ALOT of us need it.

KOBETRON

2011-01-14T11:40:00.001-08:00

Rapper Sketches: RAEKOWN THE CHEF

2010-12-17T13:18:00.001-08:00

Some 3s

2010-12-01T18:00:00.001-08:00

BOB'S BURGERS debuts on JAN. 9TH on FOX

2010-11-29T13:31:00.001-08:00

FOX's newest animated prime-time show, BOB'S BURGERS debuts this New Year.

It's created and executive produced by LOREN BOUCHARD and JIM DAUTERIVE.

I'm proud to say, I served as a storyboard artist for 2 episodes under the direction of prime-time veteran director, WES ARCHER.

Don't judge too much by the promos...just check the show out when it drops.

SN'EADS: SOUTH BEACH PLAYER

2010-10-21T13:57:00.001-07:00

Once again back is the INCREDIBLE...

The official comic for sneakereheads

SNEAKER + HEADS =

SN'EADS

is back with an NBA pre-season wrap up.

Enjoy and stay tuned for updates on my book

THE ART OF SN'EADS coming real soon...believe that.

~ R E E

Work Doodles

2010-10-15T15:40:00.001-07:00

G-ROC gets SN'EADIFIED.

2010-09-09T12:39:00.000-07:00

Today is G-ROC's birthday. For those not in the know, G-ROC is the blogger behind one of sneaker culture's biggest blogs, www.theshoegame.com. He is also the man responsible for breaking SN'EADS to the online sneaker world. To show my gratitude, for his birthday and even just on the strength, I "SN'EADIFIED" him. If you get a minute today, head on over to www.theshoegame.com and show him some birthday love (no homo).

On a side note, if you're interested in being SN'EADIFIED ... hit me up on the email: tyree.dillihay@gmail.com ... trust me... you won't want to miss this opportunity.

SN'EADS: FIREWALKERS

2010-09-08T15:47:00.001-07:00

What if SN'EADS made an EPIC movie about the HEAT on people's FEET? hmmmmm...

SN'EADS: CRACK

2010-08-20T09:04:00.001-07:00

Every Sn'ead knows you can't get enough of that CRACK!

SN'EADS: SHINY SUIT

2010-08-13T19:26:00.001-07:00

Air Force 1 Foamposite drops tomorrow. Good luck finding something nice to match with dem shits.

SN'EADS: THE CONSEQUENCE

2010-07-09T11:58:00.000-07:00

After ever DECISION comes THE CONSEQUENCE.

Enjoy!

ALL "KICKS" GO TO HEAVEN

2010-07-01T11:39:00.000-07:00

just having a lil photoshop fun before I grind on these storyboards.

The shoes picture are indeed mine...a nice beat pair of '99 Air Jordan IVs.

But, don't trip...I always keep a fresh pair on stock :)

"DA JAMMIES" - 3D ANIMATED HIP HOP CARTOON CLIPS

2010-06-22T04:37:00.000-07:00

"3:10"

"Will The Real Dolla Please Stand Up?"

So, in case you're wondering..."what else does this guy do besides make SN'EADS comic strips?" ... here's a lil' sample.

The show is called "Da Jammies" and I was Supervising Director on the series. Unfortunately, the show hasn't found a permanent home for distribution but in the meantime, you can check out a few clips.

SN'EADS 8

2010-06-17T11:00:00.001-07:00

SN'EADS BY R E E "IS IT THE SHOES?" (NBA EDITION)

2010-05-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

You already know.

Game 4 tonight.

SN'EADS X SNEAKERFRIENDS

2010-05-07T10:36:00.001-07:00

a true story from the Sneakerfriends event down in ATL this past weekend. I guess some cats really don't like the AIR YEEZYS. lol

I wonder who directed this?

2010-04-21T12:51:00.001-07:00

Work

2010-04-16T16:30:00.001-07:00

The last of these is finally done. (7 done first on dry erase, 3 done on computer)

Fun process writing cartoons visually instead of on a keyboard.

SN'EADS by R E E - "THE CAMP-OUT"

2010-04-16T08:01:00.000-07:00

POW!

AS WE PROCEEEEED!

TO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU NEEEED!

SN'EADS 5 YA'LL!!

GET LIVE YA'LL!!

That's right...

SN'EADS BY R E E

EPISODE 5

"THE CAMP-OUT"

COLORS BY NICK LAK

Check the shoe blogs to see what's really hood in the shoe community.

SOME OLD SKETCHES FROM LAST YEAR

2010-03-25T08:50:00.001-07:00

just some freestyles. They're all from imagination...but, the second one was from a life painting session that I went to just to study, not draw the model and to see if I could go home and recreate the mood moreso than an accurate depiction of her.

SN'EADS BY R E E "GOT KIX?"

2010-03-19T14:43:00.001-07:00

For my 200th post, I present to you, "SN'EADS" # 4 - "GOT KIX?"

The OREO VIs drop tomorrow...but, um...please don't confuse these with the COOKIES.

Its crazy to think I've been on blogger for close to 5 years. I'm a slacker though...i should have waaaaaaaay more posts than 200. Nevertheless, a noteworthy milestone :)

SN'EADS by R E E - "REVENGE"

2010-03-08T11:53:00.000-08:00

You know the drill.

SN'EADS BY R E E

EPISODE 3

"REVENGE"

COLORS BY NICK LAK

WRITTEN & DRAWN BY R E E.

IF YOU DON'T GET THE JOKE...

GOOGLE "HUXTABLE COSBY DUNK"

Follow me @ www.twitter.com/sneadsbyree

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY from SN'EADS

2010-02-12T14:07:00.001-08:00

Spend Valentine's with the ONES you love :)

Animated/Directed/Voice by: me

Additional SFX Animation: Milton Pool

Compositing: Devin Roth

Music: Esquire

SN'EADS BY R E E "DEADSTOCK GRAILS"

2010-02-09T12:18:00.001-08:00

Guess who's back?

That's right...SN'EADS BY R E E,

THE OFFICIAL COMIC FOR SNEAKERHEADS,

is in the building with the 2nd epsiode

"DEADSTOCK GRAILS."

Of course, NICK LAK is STILL on the colors.

Get your retweet, repost, email forward, and viral on cuz this week I'm comin' with HEAT. Stay Tuned because sneaker culture will never be the same.

Come follow the EVOLution @ www.twitter.com/sneadsbyree

Also, Check my column out on www.theshoegame.com

SN'EADS by R E E - Episode 1

2010-01-22T13:32:00.000-08:00

ok...here's the first episode of my online comic "SN'EADS"(pronounced 'sneds'). Basically it's about a group of sneakerheads [hence, the abbreviated "sn'eads"] and their mishaps, adventures, life lessons, etc. all for the love of sneakers. If anybody knows me out there, they know I'm all about my kicks, kinda like I am about my art...so why not fuse my two loves and make something special for me and those who share the same love BUT, still keeping it universal...sometimes ;)

COLORS BY: NICK LAK

expect more of these shortly. Also, I wanna give you a heads up in advance, some of the jokes forthcoming you might not get unless you're involved in sneaker culture.

Aight, I'm out.

Playtime

2009-12-19T20:33:00.001-08:00

Classy Lady

2009-12-14T19:32:00.001-08:00

THE ART OF THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG - PREVIEW

2009-12-05T08:13:00.001-08:00

THE CYPHER - MOS DEF, BLACK THOUGHT, & EMINEM

2009-10-29T00:47:00.000-07:00

I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuv me some hip hop. Now, granted...just looking at the line up...you're probably

already saying what I'm saying...GAME OVER.

I love all 3 of these dudes. Mos Def?? Do I need to say more?? Black Thought??

The emcees' M.C.??And, please, bruthaz...if you don't respect and appreciate EMINEM'S

greatness...you're a HATER...plain and simple. Please schedule yourself for counseling.

Now,

I don't wanna start debates...but, can we just compare 2009 cypher to the 2008 cypher that mixed

a few unknowns in with some established heads.

I just love it cuz it's hip hop :)

KANYE WEST - ARTIST

2009-10-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

fresh off the heels of his latest film, "where the wild things are", director Spike Jonze and artist, Kanye West drop sum SH*T.

"We Were Once a Fairytale"

no more talking...judge for yourself.

ROB & REE Season 1 - Complete!!

2009-10-08T13:53:00.001-07:00

SYKE!!!

What is complete is the production of the 8 minute DVD for WILD GRINDERS.

Pictured from L - R during a sound mix at Salami Studios is:

Tracy Tubera (Character/Toy Designer, Art Director)

Rob Dyrdek (Creator, Executive Producer, voice of "Lil' Rob")

me (Director, Additional Character Designer, and Storyboard Artist)

Jeremy Larner (Executive Producer)

Vida Guerra (Model/Actress)

Next up...a BUNCH of short shorts.

BLOKHEDZ IS BACK

2009-09-15T22:01:00.000-07:00

IMAJIMATION STUDIOS, MADTWIINZ, B. SCHULTZ, AND CREW are back with their 3rd installment of BLOKHEDZ on MissionG.com.
My storyboard chores were light on this one havin' merc'ed a gang of footage the last installment. Nevertheless, the crew is still thick on this production.

Also, a big CONGRATULATIONS to LAUREN LONDON who plays as ESSENCE (the spoken word artist). She and LIL WAYNE welcomed a baby boy into the world on 09/09/09.

I leave you with a storyboard to final frame comparison.

ROB & ... ree?

2009-08-29T00:50:00.000-07:00

Pardon the lack of updates...but, as usual...I'm paying BILLS.

The 3D animated series, DA JAMMIES is in post production and coming along nicely. Meanwhile, I'm directing flash animated shorts for skateboard giant, ROB DYRDEK. You might remember Rob from his first MTV show, ROB & BIG which ran for 3 seasons. Now, he's on his second show in its second season for MTV called, THE FANTASY FACTORY.

WILD GRINDERS is the name of his toy line which is now becoming an animated property in conjunction with MOONSCOOP. Check the press release here

I visit the factory once a week and this time I had my flip camera with me to capture some of the action. Check it:

Featured in the video is Art Director/Designer of the Wild Grinders Tracy Tubera and fellow Moonscoop Director, Guy "he's broken" Vasilovich.

Stay Tuned ;)

ETC...

2009-08-03T08:37:00.000-07:00

okay...I've been back from Comic-Con for a week and I'd say I'm decompressed by now. But, to recap, it was a success in terms of awareness. Every kid that stopped by our booth...parents included were in love. See yourself...

We even had a few tyrannical children make their parents stay until the ENTIRE episode was finished. Good times :) But, the main reason i was there (and also the main reason not too many pictures were taken this year) was to promote our panel, which was held on Saturday night (of all times). I wanna give a shot out to J-NAUGHTY for making that happen...and all in all, given our time slot we still mangaged to get a decent turn-out. Thanks to everybody that came, laughed, and supported...
Soooooooo...just this passed Saturday I spoke on an animation panel at the OBS (Organization of Black Screenwriters). I talked a lil bit about my experience, possible methods of getting projects made independently, and just vibe with my people for a bit about the medium...
I finally realized that panels would be a good time draw a captivated audience :) ...
As if I don't draw enough, I went to a church picnic on Sunday and decided to do FREE CARICATURES for anybody who DARED step to me :) ... yes, i said, FREE...because anybody that knows me professionally KNOWS I don't do FREESTYLES, homie. But, hey, it's for Jesus :) So why not?... ironically, the first person that steps up was a COP by day and DEACON on Sunday ;) That's pretty brave if I do say so myself. Anywho, I was way out of practice...but, it was fun to entertain and see the reaction on peoples faces. That meant alot. Here's some highlights from the day ;)
oooo...that volleyball is wonky...eh...next time, Tiger ;)

this kid said he liked to draw...
Yes...she actually requested to be a cheerleader (bad picture on this one)...head a lil wonky...but, her friends were clownin' and said she had a "tomato head" anyway (shrug)
this lady said she wanted to be a cross between Beyonce and Janet Jackson. You be the judge ^_^
(sigh) and to think...it all happens all over again today, and tomorrow, and the day after that, and next week, and...

See ya'll in a minute.

VOTE FOR DA JAMMIES

2009-07-21T06:20:00.001-07:00

CLICK THE PICTURE above to see a COMPLETE 22 MINUTE EPISODE OF "DA JAMMIES" ON THE 4KIDS NETWORK. When you're done, please vote for it and tell a friend...and yes, I personally directed this episode ;)

Also, DA JAMMIES production team will be at the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON THIS WEEK/ALL WEEK AND AT OUR OWN PANEL ON SATURDAY!

Here's the information:

7:00-8:00 Da Jammies— FarCor Studios Ralph Farquhar (executive producer), Dwayne Corbitt (executive producer), and creators Aulsondro Novelist Hamilton and William Dolla Chapman II of Toon Farm, LLC unveil Da Jammies, a new 3D animated music sitcom. The creator of such Disney hits as The Proud Family and Wendy Wu: Princess Warrior is back in the animation game with this groundbreaking show featuring hip-hop dances, music, and fashion. Join the producers, cast, and creative team for a sneak peek presentation of the new series and Q&A session moderated by Lil JJ of Just Jordan and the TBS series Men of a Certain Age. Room 8

Come by, say hello, take some pictures (whatever ;). If you can't make the panel, visit booth 2105.

SEE YOU THERE!

THE CHASE

2009-07-16T13:50:00.000-07:00

ALLA PRIMA 001

2009-07-13T11:43:00.001-07:00

We're in July and this is my first alla prima painting of '09. Geesh! it's been like FOREVER!! (sigh)

MY MICHAEL JACKSON MOMENT

2009-07-07T12:18:00.000-07:00

SKINNY GUY IN RALPH'S

2009-07-06T19:14:00.001-07:00

i passed by this dude yesterday evening.

ZOO MEMORY SKETCH - 1 HR

2009-06-29T11:51:00.001-07:00

went to the zoo a couple weeks back and frankly, i was more interested in the faux habitats more than I was the depressed animals.

Anywho, this was from the gorilla section.

DA JAMMIES (opening title)

2009-06-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

Here it is ya'll. The first sneak peak of "DA JAMMIES." It's been almost a year since I joined the project as Supervising Director/Director on 13 episodes of this show...but, alas, I finally have something to show for my efforts. The opening titles were storyboarded and directed by yours truly and animated by my peoples BLOWFISH FX in Kalkota, India. It was real fun hanging out with them during my stint in India.

Stay Tuned for more previews, updates, etc.

I've uploaded a quicktime version from REVVER.COM.

REVVER is the truth when it comes to quality. We all know YouTube is the most popular...but, the real heads know who has the best quality.

SHORT COMIC 001

2009-06-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

BLOKHEDZ ACT II at MISSIONG.COM

2009-05-19T12:38:00.001-07:00

BLOKHEDZ returns with their latest episode, "PAID IN FULL."

Once again, a big YEAH-YEAH to the Imajimation Crew and I hope you all enjoy the storyboard work.

EXPERIMENTS

2009-05-08T08:51:00.000-07:00

just trying some new techniques, brushes, and styles. staying fresh.

R.I.P. ERNIE BARNES (1938 - 2009)

2009-04-28T11:08:00.000-07:00

Ernest Eugene Barnes, Jr., was born on July 15, 1938, in Durham, North Carolina. His father was a shipping clerk for a tobacco company and his mother was a servant for an attorney, Frank Fuller, Jr. Fuller introduced Barnes to art by allowing him to look through his art books and by telling him about museums, painters, and schools of art.

When Barnes began school, he knew the works of many master artists, such as Rubens and Michelangelo. Barnes eventually realized that the best way in that era to gain respect as an African

American was to become an athlete. The first year he tried out for the football team he quit after two practice sessions because he was out of shape and unmotivated. The next year he tried to avoid football by convincing his mother not to allow him to play, but the coach visited his mother and talked her into letting him play. Another teacher, upon finding him hiding and drawing, took interest in his artwork and helped him get into shape for football. By his senior year Barnes was captain of the football team and state champion in the shotput. These accomplishments resulted in a football scholarship to North Carolina College, where he continued his art studies.

Upon graduation, Barnes signed a pro football contract with the Baltimore Colts, and painted his first major work, “The Bench.” He carried the piece with him to training camp, where he was pleased with the reactions of the coaches. When visiting New York, he found a portfolio of Charles White reproductions, which was the first time work by a black artist had made a lasting impression on him. While playing for the San Diego Chargers, the team's publicity director commissioned Barnes to sketch portraits of his teammates for the game programs. The success of this project resulted in an assignment to write and illustrate an article about pro football violence.

Barnes' first exhibition was at a team party for the Denver Broncos. The only piece he had was “The Bench,” so he quickly created ten abstract paintings for the exhibition. After selling six of the abstract works, he was asked for a price on “The Bench.” Barnes quoted a price of $25,000, a figure he considered to be ridiculously high, as he did not want to sell the piece. The gentleman handed him a check, at which point Barnes attempted to back out of the deal. The argument caught the eye of a Sports Illustrated reporter, resulting in an article about Barnes featuring “The Bench.”

After an injury forced an end to his playing career, Barnes tried to earn a living as an artist, but had difficulty making ends meet. When selling books at a used bookstore, he noticed a letter from Van Goghto his brother, in which he saw his own feelings in Van Gogh's words. This reinvigorated his determination to succeed. Barnes called Barron Hilton and walked the six miles to the appointment. Hilton was impressed and urged Barnes to write a proposal to the American Football League to make him the official artist of the AFL, as well as commissioning a new work. This led to an invitation from Sonny Werblin, the owner of the New York Jets, to bring his work to New York. Werblin had three art critics review Barnes' work, after which Werblin put Barnes under contract for thirty paintings, starting Barnes' long, successful art career.

His autobiography “From Pads to Palette” chronicles his transition from athlete to artist.Barnes’ ability to capture the powerful energy and movement of sports has earned him “America’s Best Painter of Sports” by the American Sports Art Museum. In 1984, he was appointed official sports artist for the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles. His sports commissions include “The Dream Unfolds,” for the NBA to commemorate their 50th anniversary; “Fastbreak” for Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss; and paintings for the owners of the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and Boston Patriots football teams.

For over 40 years, his neo-mannerism style of art has been admired and collected internationally. His national traveling “Beauty of the Ghetto” exhibition in the 1970s featured some of his timeless works as “Storyteller,” “High Aspirations” and “The Graduate.” His famous 1971 “Sugar Shack” dance scene appeared on the “Good Times” television show and on the Marvin Gaye album “I Want You.” This image has been widely imitated and Barnes’ expressive style has influenced countless aspiring artists.

Barnes’ art has been used as an educational tool to empower youth. The power, grace, intensity and fluidity of his work – combined with his celebrated variation of genre and sports themes – has given him an unequaled place in the history of modern art, despite the domination of abstract art throughout his career.

DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES

2009-04-17T13:09:00.001-07:00

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round 1 complete.

GET YOUR STUFF OUT ASAP

2009-04-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

The sketch above was posted in 2006 here . Just one of those hour long sketches directly in Photoshop to unwind. Then, my buddy GORO was inspired to do some visual development on the theme as well. We had fun with it and that was that. Two artists just having fun with an idea. He and I actually did the same thing with an idea he created called "PLASMABALL."

So back to War Wabbits...3 years later...I get a email about THIS BELOW.

Now, of course, I'm not claiming these people stole MY idea. It's actually based on a Manga called, "Apocalypse Meow (US)" that came out in 1996 by Motofumi Kobayashi. Ironically, I've never seen that manga...but, 10 years later while I sitting in the studio thinking what if I juxtapose fuzzy cute rabbits with war machines and ammo I come up with WAR WABBITS.

I thought it was crazy and nevertheless, NEW. Stupid me...these are ideas! Nothing is new...but, it's really about who gets it out there first. And, of course, with the help of someone powerful and high enough to greenlight funding to get it made. (sigh)

Seriously, the real point I'm making is that we should all be a little bit more invested about our ideas. No matter how off the wall they seem. BELIEVE.

Just because that sketch is on a napkin or it only took you 15 minutes to paint that doesn't mean that it's the end of that idea. Just because it's about an ass with a gun that talks or a square sponge whose best friend is a starfish. Ideas can live longer than you or I but it's up to us, the creators, to take a strong interest in ALL that we create and actually make them as BIG or BIGGER than we can imagine. I never imagined WAR WABBITS as a movie. Maybe, Motofumi Kobayashi didn't either.

But, the point is...we had the same idea...but, one took it a step further...

and his copyrights and trademarks are waaaaaaay more established than mine so there's absolutely nothing i could do anyway :D

/jk

Time to go think of something "new"

- out

DISNEY REEEEE-USE

2009-04-15T09:14:00.000-07:00

Hey, you can't blame a guy for trying to make a buck!

BLOKHEDZ is now LIVE at MISSIONG.COM

2009-04-13T10:27:00.000-07:00

From the MADTWIINZ, Mark and Mike Davis, Brandon Schultz, and the legendary Michael Schultz of IMAJIMATION comes the highly anticipated first animated installment of the much celebrated hip hop comic, BLOKHEDZ.

Show these bruthaz some love!

If you can't stand the wack presentation blogger has given me...please head over to missionG here for a better view.

PEACE.

2009-04-07T10:10:00.000-07:00

MY NEW BEST FRIEND

2009-04-04T13:27:00.001-07:00

we're getting really acquainted these days.

here's to you ole chum!

WORDS OF WISDOM

2009-03-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

"How did you stay so prolific?"

"That's the $64,000 question. I guess you have to be inspired. And your antennas have to be out, so that you're watching everything and listening to everything people say. Then you write about it."

Legendary Producer Kenneth Gamble of Gamble & Huff in an excerpt from an interview in this month's issue of WAXPOETICS.

TRAVEL SKETCHES

2009-03-12T07:29:00.000-07:00

here's a couple of sketches done while waiting in airports.

AT THE GYM AGAIN...

2009-03-09T11:36:00.000-07:00

ok...so, I'm back...jet lagged like crazy...but, fortunately, we sprang forward this weekend...so me being wide awake at 4:00 in the morning doesn't feel so bad now that it's really 5:00 in the morning.

So, what to do that early in the morning?? Well, I like to get active and start my day off right by hitting the gym; a place where I get my sweat on and consequently...my laugh on.

This actually happens everyday...but, this time I decided to record it. And, trust me, there's more wack workout habits than this.

Advice: Lower the speed and incline and take your damn hands off the Treadmill base. The last time I checked there are no handles at the top to "spot" you while you walk.

INDIA-I-REE

2009-02-16T08:19:00.001-08:00

I'm off INDIA today.

Why?

Well, during the day, I'm the Supervising Director/Director on a forthcoming 3D Animated series entitled, "DA JAMMIES." Can I also be on record to say that it's the first 3D animated hip hop series that will see light(side-eye)?

It's being produced by FARCOR STUDIOS which is a partnership between television producer/writer extraordinaire, Ralph Farquhar (The Proud Family, Moesha, The Parkers, Married With Children) and Dwayne Corbitt (Business Mogul). It was created by the ever talented DOLLA and NOVELIST and it'll be coming to a television near you real soon.

WE might wanna finish it first, so...First things first. We're in the midst of the production and its customary for Directors and Producers to visit overseas studios, monitor progress, engage the crew (especially the animators) on my vision for the show and just get our GRIZZLY on. Trust me...face to face says a whole lot more than storyboards, animatics, and Excel documents.

And, of course I can't work all day (even though at home it feels like I do) but, I'll be bringing along a sketchbook and watercolors dedicated solely for the trip. Might even take a snapshot or two with the handheld.

Anywho, if I can blog while I'm there...why not? ... but, if I can't... see you all when I get back in a few weeks.

I leave you with a rejected piece of development for yet another project I'm working on the side on.

EDIT: PIECE REMOVED. Told ya so!

BLOKHEDZ and things...

2009-02-08T19:52:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce that I'm lending my storyboard/animatic/hip hop animation guile to the forthcoming, BLOKHEDZ animated project. Below is a mirrored post from BLOKHEDZ.TV

It’s on like Robotron my Don! It’s been a long time coming but we are finally doing it up lovely. Word bond kid, ImajiMation Studios is working with Korea-based Digital eMation on a Blokhedz episodic experience featuring the voice talents of Talib Kweli, Lauren London, RZA and other talented cats and kittens. We’ve dispatched some of our crew to Seoul to hustle up a few episodes for Gatorade’s new web venture, missiong.com,which got that hit. The Mission G ad ran during the Superbowl and they’ve finally allowed us to lift the veil of silence on what we’ve been up to at the studio. More details will follow, trust us on that one, but for now, goto http://missiong.com/show/Blokhedz and watch the trailer!

Meanwhile, I want to give a shout out to ERIC ELDER and for inviting me to speak on the panel earlier today at the PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL. Here's an excerpt from the program:

Sunday, February 8, 2009

12:00pm – 2:00pm
Animation Panel
This panel will examine the current state of blacks in animation and of black animated content. This year we will see the first black Disney princess and BET has announced “The Black Panther” animated series. Is this the time that we will finally see an explosion of black-themed animated content?

Moderator:
Eric Elder (CEO OW! (Online Worlds) Entertainment)

Panelists:
-Brandon Schultz (CEO Imajimation)
-Tyree Dillihay (Animation Director)
-Kwesi Davis (Technical Director, DreamWorks Animation)
-Lynne Sutherland (Producer)

Thanks to everybody that came out. I hope it was inspiring and I WANT TO SEE YOUR FILMS! :)

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SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE FAN ART

2009-02-02T11:43:00.000-08:00

I glad he got the girl :) - but, they could have been a bit more excited about it.

MEET THE ERAS

2009-01-16T20:22:00.000-08:00

mom and dad.

precious little princess
budding baby boy
dear ole granddad.
A few years in the making...but, moving along nicely in the near year. Stick around for more!

ATTENTION: MEATHEADS

2009-01-06T12:01:00.001-08:00

It's the New Year and I know everybody's hitting the gym hard...but, PLEASE, don't let your ego get bigger than your body. Lift what you can...THE RIGHT WAY.

BLOMICON

2008-12-17T13:55:00.000-08:00

That's right. BLOMICON. The Black Comic-Con. WHUT???

Random Designs

2008-11-19T10:01:00.001-08:00

It's simple. See a person...make a design.

CLONE WARS LANDO

2008-11-05T12:26:00.001-08:00

Now that OBAMA IS PRESIDENT...we need to institute some changes...like getting LANDO SOME LOVE IN THE CLONE WARS!! :)

Memory Sketch

2008-11-02T18:08:00.001-08:00

Lunch Time Sketch

2008-10-30T14:03:00.000-07:00

No ref...just freestyle.

Backyardigan

2008-10-28T12:26:00.000-07:00

Bunny Beach

2008-10-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the inspiration, Goro.

The Schwartz

2008-10-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

Caricature sketch for a friend. 10 minutes - Photoshop.