Toon Baboon: The Art of Adrian Ropp

Cars 2: The Video Game Storyboards

2012-01-31T00:05:00.000-07:00

Here's a few of the story sketches I created for Cars 2: The Video Game. They're out of order and missing a lot of frames, so you'll still have to play the game to enjoy it to its fullest!

It was a fun project to work on. The premise of the game was a sequel to the film, and it featured all the characters you'd expect a Cars franchise game to include. Sadly, these boards do not feature my very favorite Cars character - Holley Shiftwell.

These images are copyright Disney/Pixar, so mind your manners!

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Animation Fanatic

2011-12-07T10:02:00.000-07:00

I've had some requests for gift ideas for the animator. In addition to the previous version I did a few years ago, here's some updated favorites of mine that I think would appeal to the animator and the animation enthusiast.

Halloweenies - Season Five

2011-10-09T21:28:00.000-06:00

Shirt.Woot: Hipster Animals

2011-09-17T12:21:00.000-06:00

This week's t-shirt design contest is "Hipster Animals", and here's my entry. If you'd like to vote for it, here's the link.

Shaggy

Timon and Pumbaa

2011-09-14T00:24:00.000-06:00

Hakuna Matata!

The Lion King's coming back to theaters in that new-fangled digital 3D format, so it's time for some Timon and Pumbaa fan art! (Pumbaa's the one on the bottom, in case you aren't familiar.)

Busy Bee vs. Busy Beaver

2011-09-12T17:15:00.000-06:00

The topic for this week's shirt.woot.com contest was "Chores", so I decided to see what would happen if nature's busiest creatures had a cleaning smack down. When the dust settles, who will make a clean sweep?

If my pun hasn't disgusted you, you can go vote for my shirt design here:

http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=56722

If enough people vote, they'll make an actual shirt!

She's No Webigail!

2011-09-05T23:59:00.000-06:00

Here's the latest in my obsessive Darkwing Duck fan-art exercise. It's everyone's favorite junior Mallard, Gosalyn! While some have criticized her tomboy-ish penchant for mischief and a voice that rivals Bea Arthur in gravel, I've always found her to be the perfect counterpoint to Darkwing's ill-equipped fathering skills.

Wherever you fall on the Gosalyn issue, you have to admit it's a great character design and a fantastic color scheme. Huey, Louie and Dewey... The days of monotone ball caps are over.

Launchpad McQuack

2011-09-01T20:10:00.000-06:00

Who could forget the world's worst avian aviator, Launchpad McQuack. His meager talent doesn't seem to warrant a featured role in a television show, but he actually landed (pun intended) two.

The Fan Art That Flaps in the Night

2011-08-25T16:43:00.000-06:00

It's no secret that I'm a fan of the Disney ducks, and Darkwing is at the top of the list. Ever since the show debuted in 1991, I've been (what some have called) obsessed with the exploits of Drake Mallard and his sidekick, Launchpad McQuack.

I found myself with a little free time recently and I decided I'd draw up a couple of D.W. fan art pieces. Here's the first, and I'll post the other next week.

My "Dog Days" Shirt Design on shirt.woot.com

2011-08-19T13:41:00.000-06:00

I've been encouraged, and accepted the challenge, to post some shirt designs on shirt.woot.com. Here's my first attempt for the theme of "Dog Days". If you've ever purchased a shirt there, you can vote for me. If not, you can sign up and buy awesome shirts. It's a win-win situation, which is so much better than a maintain status quo-maintain status quo situation.

It's a Miracle They Ever Found Nemo

2011-08-18T11:22:00.001-06:00

Little Golden Books were a staple of my childhood. Who can forget the great, stylized illustrations for the Poky Little Puppy, The Tawny Scrawny Lion, or Scuffy the Tugboat? With their re-tellings of classic Disney fare, I was treated to my first big dose of "artistic interpretation."

Finding Nemo, while not my favorite of the Pixar films, is still a fun and endearing treat for the eyes. I'm especially fond of the illustration style that Pixar allowed for the licensed products. I had a little free time so I decided to take a shot at creating an original, storybook-like illustration for a Little Golden Book in the Finding Nemo illustration style.

I'd ask Dory what her favorite Little Golden Book was, but I'm sure she's forgotten.

L'il Little Mermaid

2011-07-18T07:00:00.001-06:00

Here's my second "L'il Princess" illustration, featuring Disney's least cannibalistic mermaid, Ariel. I'm enjoying these... It's a nice chance to revisit some old friends and analyze some great character design and color.

L'il Sleeping Beauty

2011-07-12T12:10:00.000-06:00

I recently discovered Illustrator. And by recently, I mean three days ago. Here's the Briar Rose I created as my first test. I'll probably do more art in this style, because drawing cute characters with big heads and small bodies is fun.

The Grasslands Counsel

2011-06-22T17:20:00.000-06:00

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-17T00:18:00.000-06:00

Cars 2 Reviews Start Rollin' In

2011-06-13T10:47:00.005-06:00

It has been my absolute pleasure to work on the Cars 2 Video Game for the last two years. Everything really just gelled and the final result is what I think it should have been... A really fun multi-player kart game featuring the Cars cast. The E3 Expo was last week, so we've started to get a lot of early reviews on the game. Click on the links below to see what the critics are saying. Cars 2: The Video Game hits stores on June 21st.

GameSpot's Disney Booth Review (featuring Cars 2)

VG Chartz Checks Out the Wii Version

Gamer Pops Review

IGN Review

By Odin's Beard! It's Sif!

2011-06-09T17:45:00.002-06:00

Hey, look! My blog's still here! And I'm actually posting something! Between finishing up the most awesome racing game ever and keeping things going on my daily comic strip, I haven't had much opportunity to post here.

Things are beginning to slow down, though, and I decided I'd better start posting again so I can get back in the habit. (We'll see how many days fall between this post and the next...) During the slow down, I've been hangin' at Disneyland, visiting family, and watching lots of movies.

Much to my surprise, I was really impressed with Thor. I thought Kenneth Brannagh did a fantastic job adapting some heavy-handed mythology into a form modern audiences would enjoy. In fact, the only issue I have with the film is that Thor's an idiot.

By the hoary hosts of Surtur, why would Thor ever give Jane Foster the time of day when it's clear his heart should belong to the heroic warrior goddess, Sif? I ask you! She's compassionate, beautiful, and a deadly foe in any melee. Her only fault may be her utter disregard for the human race. But nobody's perfect, for Loki's sake.

While I ponder the most pressing question of the Thor universe, enjoy this quick drawing I did of Sif. Hopefully, the Warriors Three can knock some sense into the God of Thunder.

Unicorn City

2011-04-18T16:30:00.000-06:00

I recently finished a little After Effects work for the new Unicorn City trailer. This film's directed by the talented Bryan Lefler, and you really should check it out.

Have You Met Chim Chum Yet?

2011-01-13T11:40:00.000-07:00

I haven't been updating this blog as much lately, but my comic Chim Chum and the Portly Samurai still updates every weekday and has over 100 entries now. Check it out if you get a chance!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-19T21:08:00.003-07:00

Halloweenies 2010 - Pets Edition!

2010-10-26T00:16:00.000-06:00

This year, I decided I'd branch out a little and do some stand-ups of the Halloweenies' pets. Print, cut out, and add to your collection. And, above all, have a safe and happy Halloween!

Here's some links to the rest of the Halloweenies collection:

Year One
Year Two
Year Three

And, if you haven't checked it out yet, I've started a webcomic here.

Banjo Pig

2010-10-05T10:11:00.002-06:00

A few months ago I was invited to participate on the blog Dueling Banjo Pigs. As usual, I'm really late picking up the gauntlet, but here's what I finally came up with for my entry. Click on the link above for over 400 other banjo pigs. 400?!! That's a lot of bacon.

The Sad Little Boy - An Illustration Experiment

2010-08-13T00:27:00.001-06:00

Here's an illustration I did for no reason other than to try out a few things I've been wanting to do for awhile.

It's been an interesting couple of weeks... I injured my thumb in a freak textbook box moving incident. (Perhaps the inspiration for the sad little boy?) Thankfully, I had a three week back log of Chim Chum comics, because I haven't been able to hold a brush pen to ink.

I'm happy to report that the doctor was able to save the finger and I will be able to return to drawing by next week! (The doctor kept claiming I wasn't in danger of losing the finger, but what does he know?)

Fun Fact: Stegosaurus

2010-07-23T06:00:00.005-06:00

Pelican - Bird Rescue

2010-06-12T14:16:00.004-06:00

I've been reading a lot lately about organizations that are helping to rehabilitate birds that have been injured (or rather, oiled) in the BP oil spill. One company that I've been impressed with is Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research.

I'm a big believer that part of what makes our planet a great place to live are the diverse and beautiful creatures that inhabit it. Beginning today, I'm featuring products with this pelican design at my Zazzle.com shop. All proceeds from sales of these items will be donated to TSBR&R. If you're so inclined or inspired, I invite you to either buy one of these items or donate to them directly.

Pelican - Bird Rescue Products

Thanks for stopping by!

Splashing in the Shallows

2010-03-03T16:22:00.003-07:00

A quick rendering of a baby elephant to start out the week, even though it's Wednesday.

More Sketchbook Goodness

2010-02-12T07:00:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite parts of a project is designing characters. I'm currently working on a fairy tale princess idea (bringing the total number of stories competing for space in my brain to five) and thought I'd share some of my doodled ramblings!

Interesting fact: Even though I now draw exclusively on my Cintiq, I still seem to prefer a blue sketchy pencil brush in Photoshop. I guess you can only teach an old dog 50% of a new trick.

The Gryphon

2010-02-08T07:00:00.001-07:00

Here's a quick piece I did last week for Toon Club's mythology topic. Unlike the characters in the movie Avatar, this rider and mount hug to form a bond, not wrestle. That's how Adrian rolls. Booyah!

Woodland Animal Sketches

2010-02-01T23:40:00.001-07:00

It's been far too long since I've posted here, so I gathered together some of the recent forest creature doodles I've been drawing. Enjoy!

Illustration Friday: Crunchy

2009-12-06T17:05:00.004-07:00

Nothing beats the crunchy taste of Cocoa Puffs, especially if you're a psychotically obsessed red bird.

My Interview in Imagine Magazine

2009-11-30T23:23:00.005-07:00

Melanie Jordan, publisher of the on-line art magazine Imagine, contacted me earlier this year about doing an interview. I had a blast answering her questions, many of which gave me a golden opportunity to talk about the history behind some of the projects I've worked on. It's worth checking out her magazine site, not for my interview, but for the great, comprehensive interviews she's managed to gather.

Since I'm plugging things today, I'd like to send a shout-out to Heather Dixon and her wonderful blog. Heather's done a lot of work on projects I've been involved with, and I was recently editing some of her storyboards together... and laughing out loud. What a clever, funny, and talented writer and artist. If you haven't discovered her quirky blog, check it out!

Thanks for all the great comments and feedback. It keeps me goin'!

Everyone have their tickets for Princess and the Frog?

Halloweenies are Back!

2009-10-07T23:14:00.004-06:00

Just in case you missed them, or don't know about the free printable content site I started, this year's Halloweenies have premiered over yonder. Take a look around there if you've got kiddies, otherwise enjoy this touching Halloweenies family portrait. (I found it in the attic at Halloweenie Manor. But that's a story for another time.)

Guardian of the Infinite Caverns

2009-09-23T12:33:00.004-06:00

This is what they were trying to avoid.

The Bunny Princess and the Infinite Caverns

2009-09-19T21:41:00.004-06:00

Why are they being so cautious? This is why.

Graphic Novel Sneak Preview

2009-09-15T00:25:00.006-06:00

Okay, so some of you may be aware that I'm in the very slow process of producing a graphic novel. It's been in the works long enough now that I've decided to share a (tiny) taste with you.

Of course, as you may have expected, it features penguins. I've removed the dialogue from this half-page of art, as it contains key plot points. As it stands now, the graphic novel will consist of 120 page and a cast of about thirty, most of which aren't penguins. I'd originally planned this as an animated feature, but I think I have a much better chance of realizing this as a printed adventure first. Since I work on this in my free time, there is no telling when it will be finished. It's really a labor of love and I don't plan on rushing it.

Halloweenies 3 Preview

2009-09-11T00:52:00.004-06:00

Here's a taste of the upcoming Halloweenies Series 3. The entire set, and a few special surprises, will be popping up through October on PrintaPenguin.co m.

Watch for the full set on October 1st!

Alphabet Animals

2009-09-05T22:30:00.005-06:00

I've created a separate blog for my printable stuff, so I thought I'd share some colored versions of the most recent batch of finished drawings. Be sure to go check out my printables blog at Print-a-Penguin. Happy coloring !

Attack Grizzly Ninja!

2009-09-03T17:01:00.001-06:00

I haven't the foggiest clue where this idea comes from. I was just doodling on my Cintiq and it appeared.

S is for Seal Free Coloring Page

2009-08-27T00:07:00.003-06:00

So, I'm pretty pleased with myself that I'm making my second post in about a week. At this rate, I may actually finish my coloring book before Christmas!

Hope you enjoy the seal. (Click on the pic, print, and color!) I've also been coloring these and posting them as merchandise at my zazzle.com shop, so let me know if you've got any requests for other letters.

Oh, and if you live the Salt Lake area, I highly recommend going to the Layton Barnes & Noble on Friday from 6-8 pm. My friend and personal comic strip hero Adam Koford will be signing copies of his hilarious book, "The Laugh-Out Loud Cats Sell Out". If you're a fan of humor, it's likely you'll be happy you did.

Showing Off Doesn't Work

2009-08-19T16:47:00.005-06:00

If this was a reference to my personal experience, you'd see the giant ice pillar the penguin's about to run into.

I hope I'm back in the saddle again and going to be posting a lot more regularly. I already have this year's "Halloweenies" figured out, so you can at least expect something before October.

Thanks for sticking in there!

New Coloring Book Page

2009-06-15T06:30:00.001-06:00

Thanks for all the great comments about the coloring pages. I've really enjoyed posting them here, and hope to keep it up for a while. (At any rate, it's nice to re-purpose artwork for my blog. I can be a little lazier and still post frequently.)

As everyone knows, D is for Duckling. It's also for Dog, Dolphin, Deer, Donkey, Dove, Dormouse, and Dinosaur. But I drew a duckling, so deal with it.

You know the drill... Click on the pic and print. Color with your box of 64 Crayolas. Stick on fridge. Repeat.

Illustration Friday: Craving

2009-06-10T19:49:00.004-06:00

This week's IF topic is "Craving". In my mind, nothing says craving like a leopard seal hunting penguins.

One of the things I love to do is come up with a story for the pictures I draw. Whether or not I share the story, I feel it adds a dimension to the finished scene. (Plus, it's an easy way to visualize a film that's stuck in my head.)

If you haven't seen my previous penguin entries, here's a few of my favorites:

Springtime for Penguins
Penguin Halloween
Antarctic Romance

Springtime for Penguins and Antarctica

2009-06-04T17:28:00.004-06:00

If you've been coming to my blog for a long time, you know I have a special place in my heart for penguins. It's been a little while since I've shown the little tuxedo-ed swimmers some love, so I decided to incorporate them in to the "Springtime" topic at Toon Club.

This premise caused some problems, as penguins, especially the chilly willies I like to draw, don't typically find themselves locales that experience a "Springtime". So, ever the optimist, I decided to work in global warming and show what would happen if the antarctic circle melted enough for a nice pansy to bloom. (I'm going to get google search results for "nice pansy", aren't I? Sigh...)

Contest Winner and New Free Coloring Page

2009-05-26T23:57:00.004-06:00

Congrats to FLASHFOX for winning the "Name the X Animal" Contest. (Contact me through the email account on my profile with your address info so I can send your original drawing.)

As you can see, the winning idea was Xenops, which is a species of South American bird.

Thanks, Flashfox, for the great idea. And thanks to everyone else's great entries. I'll be holding another contest soon for a different letter, so stay tuned!

Click on the image to enlarge and print!

W is for Whale - Free Coloring Book Page & CONTEST

2009-05-12T00:16:00.004-06:00

I had a lot of fun posting the last free coloring page, so here's a new one for you to enjoy! Click on the image and print!

I'm officially announcing the "Name the X Animal Contest". Since I'm having a heck of a time choosing a good animal to represent "X" in my alphabet coloring book, I'm leaving it up to you.

Here's how it's going to work:
1. Post your comments here with the name ideas. (I'll also count the ones on the previous post.)
2. On May 23rd, I'll pick my favorite. (If multiple people suggest the same animal, I'll put the entries in a hat and draw one.)
3. The winner will receive the original artwork for the "X" animal and my eternal gratitude.

O is for Otter - Free Coloring Book Page

2009-05-07T23:03:00.004-06:00

I'm making a coloring book for my nieces and nephews. The theme is "Alphabet Animals". I just finished this page, so I decided I'd upload it here in case you have little ones who like to color. Click on the image to go to a print quality image, and enjoy!

P.S. Any good suggestions for X? Xylophone is NOT an animal.

Ric Estrada 1928-2009

2009-05-01T13:26:00.003-06:00

I just received some very sad news. Ric Estrada, one of the most prolific comic book and animation artists in the industry, and a man that I consider both a friend and a mentor, has passed away.

I worked with Ric on a never-released direct-to-video series as his assistant director in the early 2000's, but he had previously worked on such classics as Johnny Quest, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Wacky Races, Captain Planet, and a plethora of others.

What I learned later is that he'd also had a profound impact on the comic book industry. Using his AMBIDEXTROUS DRAWING SKILLS, he cranked out literally thousands of pages for war comics such as Sgt. Rock, romance titles, and even brief stints on Batman, Wonder Woman, and the daily Spider-Man comic strip. At DC, Ric co-created the characters of Power Girl and Amethyst, among others. He received an Eisner Inkpot Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 2000 San Diego Comic Con.

Ric also had a rich personal history. A native of Cuba, he attended college at the same time as Fidel Castro. He moved to the United States on a sponsorship from Ernest Hemmingway! After traveling around the globe on many amazing adventures, Ric and his family finally settled in Utah for the remainder of his years.

By far the best legacy Ric leaves is his sweet, caring nature, his sincere concern and guidance toward those who needed it, and the lesson that life can be whatever you make of it. Thank you, Ric, for enriching me both personally and professionally. The things you taught me will never be forgotten, and I promise to follow the advice you once gave me: "Learn everything you can and pass it on."

When I go to Free Comic Book Day tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you.

Read more about Ric:
Wikipedia
Ponytailers
TwoMorrows
Comicyclopedia
Ric Estrada Movie

Just This Once, A Post About Cats

2009-04-30T23:28:00.008-06:00

Here's a colored version of a digital coloring book page I created for IKeepSafe.org's Faux Paw series. If you've got little ones who surf the web, or if you'd like to know how to be safer online, this organization has some amazing and helpful resources you may want to check out.

I had a lot of fun with this little job, particularly as it was a chance to draw more cats. I love doing character design, and I've been fortunate to do a lot of it for the Faux Paw series. I designed Bella (far left), who is based on my own real-life cat, and Simon (far right), who is based on my parents-in-law's cat.

Thanks for allowing me to "show and tell" a bit, and thanks to everyone who has been following my blog lately! You guys are the greatest!

Don't Mess with the Alley Cat

2009-03-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

Here's a congenial kitty left over from my doodles for Toon Club's "Cat" topic. Unlike my original feline, this guy's a bit more rough around the edges. Like any good alley cat, he's got a growly attitude, a couple of wayward teeth, and just a hint of what could be mange.

What other animal do you know who can not only survive, but thrive on the mean streets of the city? Living on fish bones and melon rinds, the alley cat is the MacGyver of the animal world. Add to that the cool factor of their penchant for jazz music, and you'll see the alley cat is worthy of our fear and grudging respect.

Unlike Sandra Bullock.

I Drew Pip!

2009-03-26T10:00:00.000-06:00

Once in a great while I meet someone who reminds me why I love working in animation. Adam Koford is one of those people. I work with Adam at Disney Interactive, and our start dates there are only two weeks apart. It has been great to learn how to fit in at Disney with someone else who was going through the same process.

Other than the fact that he's one of the funniest and most humble people I've ever met, Adam's also an incredibly driven and talented cartoonist. He recently published his first big-time collection of comic strips, entitled "The Laugh Out Loud Cats Sell Out". I suggest checkin' it out. It's great.

One of the things I admire about Mr. Koford is how much fun he has drawing. He watches for inspiration in everything, and makes good use of it to push his ideas to the next level. I've recently rediscovered the joy of drawing for drawing's sake, and owe at least part of that to his influence.

I'm posting my thoughts on this here because I hope in someway it might inspire you to remember what you love about what you do. Take a little time to step back and enjoy what you're doing... And pass it on to someone else!

(The above drawing is for Draw Pip!, Adam's blog devoted to fan art of his characters.)

Desert Dessert

2009-03-19T09:08:00.002-06:00

I intended to post a "Making of" video with this, put the video seems to not be working, so no dice. Hope you enjoy it anyway.

Top Ten Reasons Cats Rule

2009-03-16T01:12:00.006-06:00

I am a cat person, and proud of it. Even while taking hits from my pal S.T. Lewis about it, I cannot deny my favoritism for pets of the feline persuasion. Here's my Top 10 reasons that cats rock.

10. Much like Sandra Bullock after a bad movie role, cats always miraculously land on their feet.
9. Retractable claws, just like Wolverine!
8. Sometimes, cats are born with six-toed paws!
7. Revered by Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt.
6. Can be legally given a catnip "high" for fun and amusement.
5. Equal parts friend and predator.
4. Some cat species need 18 hours of sleep a day. How do I get THAT job?
3. The fastest land mammal on Earth is a cat.
2. They use their whiskers to navigate through tight spaces. Try that, Wilford Brimley!
1. Cats have too much self respect to "fetch".

Thanks for hearing me out... I think the list is purrfect, and I'm glad you didn't go cat-atonic reading it!

Top 10 Animation Books

2009-03-05T21:42:00.006-07:00

I have been asked quite a few times recently to recommend some books to people who are either trying to get into the animation industry or are looking for something to inspire them to the next level. This list isn't in any way complete or definitive, but these are the books I feel everyone should have in their library.

10. The Art of Animal Drawing by Ken Hultgren - Written and illustrated by a former Disney animator, this is THE book for studying animal anatomy and how it translates into appealing motion. A great Dover Classic release, so it's reasonably priced to boot!

9. Cartoon Animation by Preston Blair - A collection of two classic Walter Foster books (and including oodles of new goodies as well!), Cartoon Animation is a great overview of the art of animation. One of the great features of this book is the frame by frame breakdowns of several classic animated scenes, including the dancing hippos from Fantasia!

8. How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way by Stan Lee and John Buscema - Not technically considered an "animation" tome, but I've found this to be an incredibly vital resource for storyboarders. The information on composition and action posing can't be beat.

7. Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams - A great, more recent volume by the directing animator of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "The Thief and the Cobbler." Williams is known for his attention to detail and for teaching the principles of animation as they are meant to be taught.

6. How to Write for Animation by Jeffrey Scott - Anyone who plans to delve into story, especially television and direct to video animation projects, should own this animation script bible by the prolific Jeffrey Scott. Scott has penned a dizzying number of classic episodes, and has even won an Emmy or two. (And he's related to Moe Howard of the Three Stooges. How cool is that?)

5. Producing Animation by Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi - The most effective, informative, and comprehensive book I've ever read concerning the producer's role in animation. I recommend this to anyone who plans to be a director or producer... It will be your best friend when you have to make those tough production decisions.

4. Creating Characters with Personality by Tom Bancroft - Not only does this contain some sage advice about how to create appealing characters that fit your story, it's also chock full of assignments to help you hone your skills. Great, affordable book with tons of contemporary ideas.

3. Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators by Mike Mattesi - Much of this book can come across as a glorified sketchbook, but studying Mattesi's drawings reveals the hidden power and force of human anatomy. A perfect companion for life drawing exercises.

2. Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud - Again, not necessarily intended as an animation guide, McCloud's analysis of the comic art form lends itself to storyboard work, layout, and animation. An interesting study of how our brains process sequential information.

1. Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life by Frank and Ollie - Since it's original release, this large and beautiful volume has been widely referred to as the "Animation Bible". No book before or since has quantified the magical pieces that make up a Disney animated film. Meant to be enjoyed and understood over a lifetime, this is the single most important book about the creation of animation.

So, that's my list... What books would you add? Any additional thoughts on what I've listed here? If I get enough suggestions from everyone, I'll do a follow up post with the Top 10, Part Two!

Stay classy, bloggers!

My Office Away From Work

2009-03-03T23:50:00.005-07:00

Last year I moved into a new house. It's been an experience, to say the least. One of the highlights of the move is that I got my own office. I finally got things set up how I liked them, so I wanted to share the joy!
Here's my desk. As you can see, I've got the requisite faux-leather comfy office chair for all the hours sitting on my rear. I built some shelves for the desk to slid my lightbox under so I'd have room for my TV/DVD player. (All the better to watch Futurama while I work! Bwahahaha!) I've got my Cintiq all set and ready for scribblin', and enough hard drives running to heat a small country.

Here you can see some of my one-sheet movie posters, and the Wall-E poster that poetically sits atop the junk I haven't had time to organize yet. Fold-out couch by IKEA. They had purple and lime green, so I chose purple.

There's more of the couch, and the rest of my one-sheets. At the end of the couch is my monument to Window NT... An old non-working computer covered by Pixar and Disney plush toys. Somewhere in that pile is a Dory doll that starts talking for no reason at 2 in the morning.
My Little Mermaid Big Fig, plus one of my snowglobes and a water fountain ala "Kiss the Girls." I guess this is my mermaid corner. It's fun being a big kid!

Here's the overview... You can see my massive wall of DVD's and my other wall of books and snowglobes. I like to collect Disney snowglobes that capture a great moment from a film. The appeal for me isn't really the globe part, it's the music and characters combined to show a great scene. A couple of my recent favorite additions are a Pecos Bill globe and a Pete's Dragon globe.

Anyway, thanks for letting me share a little bit about myself! Have a great day!

Dalmatian

2009-02-03T23:38:00.004-07:00

This week's Toon Club topic is "Dalmatian." (Often misspelled as "Dalmation", which we all know is the act of dalmating.) While I was deciding what to draw, I looked up dalmatian on Wikipedia. Turns out there was an ancient part of Croatia known as Dalmatia, and this brave breed was known as their guard dogs.

Apparantly, Dalmatians are known for their genetic disposition to deafness. Hundreds of years ago, dog experts thought Dalmatians were stupid and untrainable until someone figured this out. In hindsight, it was the dog experts who were one spot short of a pooch.

Doohickey Dilemma

2009-01-26T00:24:00.001-07:00

Last year a group of us animated a 12 minute short for a company called Our Children's Friend. "The Doohickey Dilemma" follows the story of a little goldfish and a crab, and is geared toward the younger crowd. (It's a story about telling the truth.)

We recently made it into the 2009 International Family Film Festival, so I thought I'd highlight one of my favorite images from the film here. (This one's during the song number at the end.) All in all, I think it turned out pretty good and I'm excited to see how it's received.

Remember Me?

2009-01-22T00:01:00.016-07:00

So... It's been a while. Between three very involved projects, the holidays, and my incessant need to get at least four hours of sleep a day, I'm afraid I've neglected my poor little blog. I'm hoping to start posting tons of new stuff starting next week. (Yeah, we'll see, Ropp. You've done this before, you flake!)

In the meantime, I do have a couple of exciting announcements. The fourth Faux Paw the TechnoCat book and film are completed and currently being duplicated/printed for February. Here's a few images from the book. Layouts, pencils, and color by me. Backgrounds by the irreplacable Bryan Beach and inks by the indomitable Ken Chandler.

I have more news, but I'll wait until tomorrow to post it so there'll be two posts in one month!!!

My First Disney Project!

2008-11-18T13:07:00.006-07:00

Today's an exciting day for me, as the first project I've worked on for Disney is out is stores! The Bolt game has a cool premise - It plays like episodes of the TV show seen in the film. It's a great looking game and has some fun moments.

Even though I only worked on the last stages of this game, I'm really proud to have my name attached to it. I've been working in the industry (film and games) for nearly 15 years now, and this is by far the biggest title I've worked on. Check it out if you get the chance. (And see the movie... It's fully awesome!)

Thanks for letting me share a little bit of my happy mood!

Halloweenies: Year Two

2008-09-30T00:01:00.001-06:00

As promised, here's this year's addition to the Halloweenies family. Print 'em out, cut 'em up, and enjoy! Oh, and if you missed last year's quartet, you can find them here.

Look Before You Leap

2008-09-13T12:08:00.002-06:00

Whew... It's been a crazy few months, and there's still a lot of work ahead, but I thought this little (big) guy was a perfect fit for the "Island" theme on Illustration Friday this week.

Thanks to those of you who've faithfully checked my inactive blog for the two plus months it's been this way... I promise, lots of cool new stuff in October, including some more Halloweenies!

The Tiberius Tiger Show

2008-06-27T10:52:00.004-06:00

I'm a huge fan of the classic Hanna-Barbera designs. They were so deceptively simple, so well designed. Within the confined parameters of pre-computer limited animation, these cartoon design giants found ways to incorporate charming, appealling designs. H-B legends like Iwao Takamoto (who designed Scooby Doo and Hong Kong Phoeey) are among the biggest influence in my art style.

Here's my humble tribute to them. Tiberius Tiger lives in the City Zoo (naturally), and is always up to some wacky adventure... Much to the chagrin of Zoo Keeper Ollie Oxenfree!

I'm Such a Sell-Out

2008-06-17T22:08:00.002-06:00

Artists are always being accused of selling out. What, are we concerts or something? Last I checked, no one was buying tickets to me. And what if they were? What's so bad about that? I've always found making a living to be something admirable.

Truth be told, those of us getting paid for utilizing our creative talents aren't selling out... We're buying in. And when you think about it, isn't that so much worse?

By the way... I know you're wondering. The top layer is mint chocolate chip and the bottom layer is bubblegum.

Forgotten Villains

2008-06-10T00:52:00.004-06:00

From the lost archives of the police files comes the worst, least effective supervillain team that time forgot.

Devil May Care - Arthur J. Deville, former city safety inspector. A tragic anvil accident drove him insane. Now he runs amok, keeping library books past their due dates and shunning the social norms.

DanDruff - One time astronaut boyfriend of the superheroine Shampoo Girl, Dan Druph returned from a space mission with a disgusting new power. Tragically, their relationship could not withstand the opposing forces pulling them apart.

Kolonel Kindling - By day, he's the toast of society. By night, a pile of sticks. And he's got a MONACLE!!!

Salmon Rushity - He's a fish that runs fast. Yeah.

Coupon Clipper - Gertrude Grosher never dreamed her thrifty, frugal nature would lead her into perhaps the least successful career as a crime boss ever. After spending twenty years in jail for passing off fraudulent coupons, she's back with a vengeance. Buyer beware!!!

CHECK OUT THEIR GOODIE COUNTERPARTS HERE!!!

Illustration Friday: Homage

2008-03-31T00:13:00.003-06:00

Here's my homage to John Kricfalusi, creator of Ren and Stimpy. The title of this piece is "Teacher's Pet," and I've done it in a style and humor vein that I think John K would have found amusing.

I was always the kid in school that kept out of trouble, did my work, and got good grades. I kept my trap shut, and I think that gave my teachers the idea that I'd be the perfect lackey. It seems every time a teacher would have to leave the classroom for a moment, I was the kid chosen to take the names of the kids who didn't stay on task. Well, the joke's on you, Teach! I just used the time to keep to myself and doodle! Ha ha!

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T15:10:00.002-06:00

Platy-Pie

2008-03-16T23:30:00.002-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-11T15:04:00.001-07:00

Well, here it is almost Valentine's Day and I haven't yet posted something for it. This, I have to say, is one of my most well-used designs as of late. I created these little otter kids for a non-profit organization in Texas who needed something for their youth program, for last week's Toon Club topic, and also for some Valentine merch on my zazzle store. I feel a little bad quadruple using my art, but I guess that means it's marketable, right?

Otters are quickly growing to be one of my favorite things to draw. I love their long weasel bodies. In fact, I've been drawing more of these little guys lately than I have penguins! Of course, this is only bad because I've set a goal of getting my Penguin Calendar done for 2009... I was about three images shy of a good one last year. Since it's only February, I may actually have a chance!

You "otter" know I really appreciate everyone who visits here and who leaves feedback... Sharing my work with you all continues to be a great blessing for me, and I've benefited from the advice, comments, and artwork that you have shared with me. I hope you have a great Valentine's Day!

Illustration Friday: Plain

2008-01-18T14:30:00.000-07:00

Okay... I will admit. I pluralized the topic and went for "plains" instead.

Every time I go to Yellowstone, I wonder how bison actually hold their heads up... They're awfully top heavy. And, even though they could flatten me in about two seconds, they give the appearance of wise old sages.

So, for this drawing, I decided to explore the idea of the buffalo as the old grandpa storyteller of the Rockies. Granted, he is a wild animal, so he may gore these cute little ground hog kids if they get out of line.

Hey, and if you haven't seen 'em yet... Here's a couple of my other posts that are in the same vein:

Davy Crockett
Fat Squirrel

Davy... Davy CROCKETT

2008-01-14T20:22:00.000-07:00

Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee. Greenest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods, so he knew every tree. Killed him a bear when he was only three.

WHERE WERE THIS KID'S PARENTS?!!! I mean, c'mon! The neglect is astounding! And what weapons did he use? His bare hands (no pun intended) or some sort of hunting implement? I'm either to believe that he punched the bear to death or that Ma Crockett provided a hunting rifle to her toddler...

Paul Bunyon doesn't seem so improbable by comparison.

I Told You I've Been Busy! Part One

2008-01-10T23:43:00.000-07:00

At long last, the t's have been crossed and the i's have been dotted, and this project has been finished. I have eluded to the fact that I have been busy lately, and here's why... (Well, there are other things still pending, but this is ONE reason. I still have another MAJOR project that will be done this month that I'm excited to share with you.)

Anyway, this project is called "Faux Paw Goes to the Games", and it's a book and DVD that are now being sold by iKeepSafe.org, a great organization whose mission is to teach kids and their parents and teachers about being safe on the Internet. This is the third book, and it takes place in Beijing, China during the "Great Animal Games". I think it turned out just great, and I'm proud to share it here. Make sure to check out the iKeepSafe website when you're done here so you can see what they're all about!

The real reason to show you these images isn't to highlight my work, but rather to showcase the talents of two wonderful friends that are the real art superstars on the book. Ken Chandler patiently cleaned up and inked my chicken scratch character art, and Bryan Beach added amazing depth and value with his unbelievable background work. My hat goes off to them for their skillful work. Thanks, guys! I couldn't have done it without you!

Additional thanks needs to go out to Sally Linford for writing such a fun story, to Chad Erekson and Kelly Loosli for developing the original Faux Paw short film, and Shane Lewis for the artistic influence he may not even realize he had on this project.

Happy Holidays! Now De-Lurk!!!

2007-12-14T02:35:00.001-07:00

Wow, what a year! I've been so busy, I've barely had time to keep this blog going. While I am grateful that I've had so many wonderful projects to occupy my time, I sure wish I could have found a way to make more updates here... I'm making a goal of it for next year.

I originally started this blog as a creative outlet during a time of my life when I was feeling very stifled and boxed in. It's served its purpose and I'm doing just great now. I'm overseeing 13 episodes of a TV series, an animated feature, and several other projects that I can't quite talk about... just yet. I've been fortunate enough to have great creative friends and co-workers who have inspired me to grow and experiment with my art. And I've had a lot of great feedback and support from you, the viewer...

Which brings me to my point. I'd love to thank each and every one of you for stopping by from time to time. I hope you've found something of value on occasion. I'd like to invite you all to climb out of the woodwork and de-lurk. If you haven't spoken up here, do it now! I'd love to update my links list, as well as visit YOUR blogs!

So here ya go... I invite you to leave a comment on this post... Tell me what you'd like to see here next year, send me a link to your blog... Whatever you'd like. And have a great Holiday Season!

Well, It Happened...

2007-12-03T00:38:00.000-07:00

I missed another complete month posting. But honest, I have a good excuse... Or, rather, some good excuses. I've been sick with the flu, a sinus infection, and strep throat. I took time off for Thanksgiving to help family. There are other, large issues percolating that I can't speak of yet, but they have sapped up the remainder of my free time.

So, if you're one of the 27 people who continue to come here on faith that I'll post, here's your validation.

For this post, I really had to look deep inside my elf, practice some elf discipline, and become more elf reliant. You know what they say, the Lord helps those who help their elf. Hopefully this entry isn't coming off as elf important or elf serving. I just couldn't help my elf.

The Halloweenies Group Photo

2007-10-25T13:42:00.000-06:00

For those of you who don't like cutting around character shapes, here's a group photo. (No assembly required.)

Don't Grow Up!

2007-10-24T15:40:00.000-06:00

Why grow up at Halloween? I like acting like a kid! I just love the whole concept of trick or treat! Who'd choose having their house egged over passing out delicious chocolate-y treats? Not me! To that end, I present the "Halloweenies"! Just print, cut out, and enjoy! That's how I roll!

Chillin' Halloween

2007-10-09T10:22:00.000-06:00

Here's some penguins getting into the festive holiday season by sculpting a happy looking ice jack 'o lantern. I have always wondered why they are called jack 'o lanterns. Doesn't that mean "jack of lantern"? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to call them lantern 'o pumpkins? Maybe they're named after the Irish immigrant who first carved a toothy grin on a gourd. Here's to you, Mr. O'Lantern! Your creation will live in infamy!

Speaking of living in infamy, I now will since I can say I've met Me l. I'm not sure why he hasn't put the labels "nerd, weirdo, crazy" under the post of me posing with him. Maybe it's just because he's an incredibly nice and talented guy! Check out his web presences. (Prescenci?)

Mel Made - His coolio art blog.
Mel Meets - A photo journey through the madness of the animation industry.
Mel's Production Blog - I think you can figure out what you'll find here.
Toon Club - And, of course, you can find more of his great work on Toon Club!

The Overly Described People Eater

2007-10-08T00:52:00.000-06:00

Halloween is drawing near! I love it! Here's a little guy I drew for Toon Club based on the classic song, "Purple People Eater." Does his moniker feature the word "purple" because he's purple or because the people he eats are purple? I find it a bit disconcerting that you have to describe him as a one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater.

And how the heck many kinds of these things are there? Run! It's a purple people eater! What? Oh, it's the two-horned kind? Three eyes, you say? It's earthbound? Whew... for a minute there I was worried. Plus I'm not purple, so...

Holy Cow!

2007-09-18T23:06:00.000-06:00

Seven Reasons Why Cows Are Cool

1. One Mouth, Four Stomachs
2. Valuable enough to trade for magic beans.
3. Their one accessory, the cowbell, can be used as a delightful percussion instrument.
4. Manatees are known as "Sea Cows." Bovines need no qualifier. (No one ever says "land cow".)
5. Revered by many worldwide for a variety of reasons.
6. Eaten by many worldwide in a variety of flavors.
7. Can be used as dowry. (Okay, maybe that's a little out of date...)

2007-09-16T15:23:00.001-06:00

September 19th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day, so zazzle.com has been holding a t-shirt design contest with that as the topic. I had a few free minutes on Saturday, so I decided to enter.

Here's my entry. You can click on the shirt to view it full size.

Illustration Friday: Wedding

2007-09-14T14:48:00.000-06:00

Back in July 2006 I told you all about Bubba, our long departed black lab, and his relationship with the neighborhood goose.

Well, looks like there's been some new developments! Bless their little hearts!

While I have your attention... If you haven't been here in awhile, here's some of my favorites from the past few weeks:

Panda Design
Production Orphans
Alvin and the Chipmunks

Production Orphans - Buy One, Get Six Free

2007-09-12T12:11:00.001-06:00

During the production of the "The Velveteen Rabbit", there have been many changes in character designs. In fact, my pal Shane Lewis and I used to have a "Horse Orphanage" section on the cork board wall where we compiled all of our unused drawings of the Horse character.

In the past three days I have redesigned several woodland creatures, and I decided to compile the unused ones here, with hopes of placing them in a good home. I like them enough that I couldn't bear to put them under a pile of papers on the Bermuda Triangle I call my desk. So here ya go... Homeless bunny rabbits and such. Remember, for just a few pennies a day, you, too, can feed a cartoon rodent.

Black and White

2007-08-30T14:12:00.001-06:00

Here's a panda I designed for a freelance job that recently wrapped. All in all, I'm fairly happy with how he turned out, and it's always fun to work on something different. I'll post more from this project when I get the all-clear.

Sigh.. It's great to be blogging again.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Redux

2007-08-28T17:11:00.001-06:00

Alvin and the Chipmunks were a lot more fun for me when I was growing up. I remember we had a couple of the records of their spoofs of songs. Particularly hilarious to my untrained senses was their take on the theme to "Chariots of Fire." They spent the whole song complaining about running and the length of the song. Such a touching tribute to Vangelis.

With all due respect to the creators of the new live action/CG Chipmunks movie, a part of me died inside when, in the trailer, Alvin eats a piece of chipmunk droppings. Have we become so lazy and jaded that we have to resort to scatological humor to update iconic cartoon characters for the 21st Century? And why do the chipmunks need to look photo-real? I'm getting old, talking about how cartoons were better in my day.

But they were.

Illustration Friday: Geek

2007-07-07T00:46:00.000-06:00

The geek in me jumped for joy at the prospect of realizing a classic moment from that 80's classic, The NeverEnding Story. Here, the Child-like Empress is telling Bastian that, "This grain of sand is all that remains of Fantasia."

I know there was an animated NeverEnding television show at one point, but I think it's a cool enough story to make into an animated feature. Anyone got eighty million dollars to invest?

Smurf Rejects?

2007-06-17T18:43:00.001-06:00

I used to think Snorks were just Hanna Barbera's attempt to widen the Smurf franchise. Just recently, I found out that Snorks were actually a Belgian comic book before they became animated. Who knew?

Purple Fish Lady

2007-06-13T01:40:00.000-06:00

I thought I'd break my self imposed ban on new drawings and post this little beauty.... A fish of questionable genus, but I do believe she's of a salt water nature. I designed her for a feature script I am working on... Maybe someday you'll see her on the big screen.... If you do, contact me immediately! It means someone stole my idea!

You see, I specialize in working on films that never seem to be released. Well, at least not in the U.S. I think my company feels it will drive up the demand if we just finish a film and shelve it for five or six years. It is my fervent dream to one day work on a project and be able to tell my parents they can BUY a copy of it at Target. So, is making art it's own reward? For me.. No. I want people to ENJOY something I created!

Why am I on this rant? Maybe I need a glass of milk or something. Who knows. Take care, everyone! See you next time!

Illustration Friday: Suit

2007-06-08T10:02:00.000-06:00

Redhead Mer Boy

2007-05-12T02:24:00.000-06:00

Here's a piece a did a couple of weeks ago for a story I'm developing. Basically it's a pre-visualized version of what a scene in this movie might look like. I had a lot of fun designing the seahorse, but, boy, are those things ever weird.

At any rate, enjoy... Thank you so much for your support and comments, they are always appreciated and keep me trucking along!

Remembering the Olden Days

2007-04-27T14:53:00.000-06:00

Check out this week's Toon Club post here.

King Kong

2007-04-20T21:50:00.000-06:00

ANT-icipation

2007-04-19T22:36:00.000-06:00

Today I realized I've never drawn an anteater. Wow, what a freaky animal!

Toon Club Updates

2007-04-11T02:02:00.000-06:00

Here's a bunch of my recent Toon Club entries. I decided to post them all at once here so I can't just get lazy and use them as an excuse not to do some new drawings here. Enjoy!

The Frog Prince

2007-03-26T15:00:00.000-06:00

Walt Disney Animation has a particular ability in making their versions of fairy tales the "definitive" animated versions... I suppose there is room to argue there, but generally speaking, I don't think anyone is considering making a better version of "Snow White", "Cinderella", or "Sleeping Beauty" in animated form. Why isn't there more wiggle room for others to make their own version?

I think there is a sort of timeless, magical quality to some of their films. It's almost an indescribable factor. When you care so much about the characters, have drawn yourself into the fantasy of their world and situations, you want to believe in it. You aren't watching a film... You are living a story. And accepting that it's not the only version means accepting it's not real to begin with.

I haven't seen a lot of scenes from "Meet the Robinsons", but I am encouraged that Disney is getting back to this magical place where they once were. Where the impossible seems likely, and your dreams are just a song away. I am very hopeful that the best is yet to come... Especially since I'm pretty sure no one will want to fund my Frog Prince movie once "The Frog Princess" comes out!

It's Burgertime!

2007-03-19T10:59:00.000-06:00

Last week's topic on Toon Club was "1980's Video Games". With a little inspiration from Bryan Beach, I came up with this entry.

They just don't make games like they used to... Evil hot dogs that can only be vanquished by dropping giant hamburger patties on them? What do you have to be smoking to come up with that idea?

Hot Diggity! A race!

2007-02-21T01:42:00.000-07:00

Here's the character design of my tortoise from last week's "Tortoise and the Hare" topic from Toon Club.

I wasn't thrilled with how the rest of the picture turned out, but I am pretty proud of this little guy, so I thought I'd share him here.

Top o' the World, Ma-aaaa-aaaaaaaa!

2007-02-08T16:43:00.000-07:00

Longhorn sheep are experts at perilously hopping across loose shale and tiny outcroppings along the side of a mountain. I read somewhere that, while plummeting off a mountain is a top cause of death in their lambs, the adult longhorns rarely lose their footing. I suppose it's the years of learning just how to jump and what kind of stance is required for balancing on different types of surfaces that make them so carefree and unfazed by their way of life.

I'm directing my first feature right now, and while I've directed smaller projects in the past, I still feel a bit like the little longhorn sheep learning his footing. Once in awhile, and I try not to do this as much as possible, I look down and get a little dizzy. But mostly I am hopping from ledge to ledge, making my way up the mountain toward my goal.

It's been a crazy journey for me. I've faced my share of proverbial mountain lions in the past year and a half. It seems like the higher I've climbed, the more dangerous and determined the mountain lions have become. As long as I trust my instincts and patiently work on perfecting my jumps, things seem to go pretty well. The problem now is that I'm nearly to the top of this mountain, and the movie's behind schedule, and there's forty mountain lions waiting for me at the summit, and one of my hooves is sprained, and I'm really bad at mixing metaphors.

The higher I climb, the further I can fall.

But the older longhorns keep telling me how beautiful the view is at the top.

You Never Know When Love Will Sprout

2007-02-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

The penguin and the leopard seal. Two of natures most bitter enemies. But what happens when love is blind and the only thing you have to talk about is your mutual love of seafood? Sadly, I don't think they're gonna make it.

I've done so many penguin posts, maybe I should change my blog to Toon Penguin. But that doesn't rhyme, so I probably won't. Anyway, you can check out ALL my penguin posts by clicking here!

UPDATE: Just to give you a little peek inside my brain, here's a page of doodles that became the model sheet reference for the leopard seal. I was trying to explore the feline elements of seals as much as possible, so you may notice a little bit of "Lucifer" from Cinderella influencing the design.

The Walrus and the Carpenter

2007-02-01T23:44:00.000-07:00

Here's the composited final picture for this week's Toon Club topic. I had a lot of fun with this one, and I was humming "The Time Has Come" from Disney's Alice in Wonderland for most of the week.

I'd also like to send a hearty thank you to Michelle Lana, who is featuring my blog on HER blog this week. Michelle's a very sweet and generous illustrator, you should go check out her blog now! Make sure you bookmark it, she updates all the time!

Here's some related posts you might also enjoy:

Ice Fishing
Tiki Mermaid and Penguins
The Old Man and the Sea
Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit
Bully Fish

Illustration Friday: Gravity

2007-01-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

Why, oh why, can penguins not fly?
They've got feathers and wings, it's not right.
Is it too much to ask
Is it too big a task
To grant fat little sea birdies flight?

Walrus Detail

2007-01-30T21:29:00.001-07:00

I don't usually do this, but here's a detail of my entry for this week's Toon Club. I've got a long way to got until it's finished, especially since I haven't even drawn the carpenter to go with this walrus, but I was pretty happy with how this design came out, so I thought I'd post it here.

Incidentally, my good ol' pal, Shane "S.T." Lewis has a great, rambling tutorial of the whole pseudo-paint process he uses to color his incredible artwork. It's basically the same method I use, just with Shane's great art instead of my, er... art. If you're a cartoonist who likes to paint digitally, it's worth a look!

Have a great one!
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Fat Squirrel

2007-01-29T06:31:00.001-07:00

Why should bats be the only overweight rodents on my blog?
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