I thought I’d share some of my recent animation tests. I completed these at Pixar this past summer. It was a fabulous experience, and I grew so much, both as an animator and as a person. Thanks to all of the other interns and to the wonderful artists and staff at Pixar who took time to help me! I owe them all so much.

Luxo Jr. test

Woody dialog test

Linguini dialog test

Cheers!

-Tom

HERE is a link to purchase or preview the book.

I’ve worked on this book for a long time, and I’m particularly proud of it. One of the wonderful things about making a picture book is the ability to get a whole story out there with a manageable work load.

Some spreads:

-Tom

So I am running a bit late with getting my picture book on sale. I’ve printed two copies and I’m still adjusting a few things. So I’ll have it up for sale soon- hopefully within two weeks.

On the left is the cover design. Contrary to what you may think, the cover is probably a fairly good way to judge a picture book.

;)

-Tom

I’ve been accepted as a summer animation intern at Pixar! It starts on June 9th and goes to August 29th. I will be sure to keep everyone updated with how that goes. Here is the reel I sent to Pixar:

download reel 6mb

I’ve also finished writing and illustrating a children’s book called “Why do Creeples Creep?”. Later this week I will post previews and a link to buy a copy.

-Tom

I wanted to try something different, so I animated this one in After Effects, and then added the faces with Flash. I couldn’t completely get rid of the swimmy-ness of the face, but I enjoyed the overall experience.

-Tom

Here are the 7 illustrations that are anticipated to be published in the 9th edition of “Asking the Right Questions” by M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley. (click any of the images to enlarge)

Correlation is not Causation-

Trying to “win”: the wrong attitude toward argument-

Dichotomous Thinking-

Two methods of Critical Thinking-

Multiplicity of Causes-

Socratic Teaching-

Flaws of Personal Observation-

-Tom

Pliability of Personal Observation:

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Correlation Fallacy:

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Multiplicity of causes:

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Socratic teaching and sponge teaching:

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